The Many Benefits of an Alumni Program for Those in Recovery Addiction Recovery, Alumni, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 23, 2020Learning about the benefits of an alumni program is immensely helpful in the prevention of relapse, Essentially, an alumni program is an aftercare program that has no time-specific limits. You are able to keep in touch with the treatment facility where you were treated, with its staff, and, ideally, with at least some of the other…
What Is Relapse? A Guide for Recovery and Beyond Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 22, 2020A relapse is defined as a period of deterioration that happens after a pattern of improvement. In treatment for substance use disorder, relapse occurs when someone in recovery drinks or uses substances again. Consequently, relapse is not an indicator of failure, but it is a serious bump in the road to recovery. At The Right…
Learn Healthy Stress Management Techniques in Recovery from Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Recovery, Health, Mental Health, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 20, 2020There are healthy ways to manage stress. For this reason, stress management techniques are some of the first coping skills that you will learn in recovery at a substance abuse treatment program. If you are struggling with substance use disorder because you’re self-medicating to relieve stress and manage stress without substances, a good addiction treatment center…
Relapse Prevention Techniques for Those in Addiction Recovery Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2020Everyone in recovery from drugs or alcohol at a substance abuse treatment program fears relapse. And while relapse is a valid threat, it is not something that simply happens overnight. Contrary to what many people think, relapse is a three-stage process that takes time to develop. Consequently, relapse prevention techniques will help keep you from progressing…
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Do I Need It? Addiction Recovery, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepMay 8, 2020When you are facing drug and alcohol addiction, you want to choose the very best treatment option that is available to you. There are many options out there. It is confusing to know which one could be a good fit for your needs. One question many ask is about CBT. What is cognitive-behavioral therapy? It…
How Does AA Help Those With an Alcohol Addiction? 12 Step, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alcoholism, Positive Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 19, 2020Alcoholics Anonymous or AA has been around for nearly a century and is still one of the most important ways to help people suffering from alcohol addiction. But how does AA help with alcohol abuse? That’s a question that we at The Right Step can answer. We believe in the power of AA and use it when…
Are Your Loved Ones Harming Your Addiction Recovery? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 27, 2020When you’re recovering from addiction, the people who love you the most are probably very happy and relieved. Often they are so glad you’re sober that they want to do everything they can to help you on your recovery journey. Some may try to help you a little too much. You may find yourself asking…
Ways to Get Involved During National Recovery Month Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 6, 2019National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the mission to educate Americans that substance abuse treatment and mental health services can empower those with mental and substance use disorders to live a healthy and rewarding life. Over the past 30 years, the recognition…
International Overdose Awareness Day 2019 Addiction Recovery, Positive Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepAugust 31, 2019While the world is at war against the current opiate epidemic, drugs like heroin and fentanyl are taking a tremendous toll on communities. The number of people who are falling victim to the disease of drug addiction is both sad and alarming. Deaths from overdose of heroin and fentanyl are at all-time highs. Therefore, this…
Questions Not to Ask Recovering Addicts Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 7, 2017When you know someone who’s attempting to overcome a drug problem, naturally you want to offer your support. In fact, there are questions to ask a recovering drug addict that can help open a productive dialogue. But there are also questions you should not ask a recovering drug addict, if you seriously want to contribute…
