At The Right Step, we understand that the journey to recovery can be complex and challenging. Our addiction treatment programs are designed to provide compassionate, comprehensive substance abuse treatment at an exceptional value—whatever substance is involved, even prescription medications. However, […]
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Lyrica, the brand name version of the drug pregabalin, has a number of legitimate medical uses. Available legally only with a prescription, it can be very supportive for those who need it. If you or a loved one has been
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Opiates and opioids are in the news more than ever nowadays, and with good reason. These are dangerously addictive substances that are a part of the medical community as well as the street drug community. There is confusion between the
Prescription opioid abuse has reached an all-time high. New mothers are joining the ranks of people developing addiction accidentally addicts, as most are prescribed too many opioids for C-section pain. Birth by Cesarean section (C-section) has been rising steadily for
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Adderall and Ritalin are two of the most widely prescribed medications for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both of these medications are potentially addictive stimulants. Suppose you’re looking to avoid stimulant abuse, which may end in stimulant addiction and require
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What are you taking? Knowing the difference between oxycodone vs hydrocodone can be an important step. If you are not using them as prescribed, though, it may be best to seek out drug treatment programs that can help you break
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Dealing with an addiction in a friend or family member is difficult no matter what the situation. When that friend or family member is an adolescent, however, the difficulty and sadness may increase many times over. Many parents find themselves
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The roots of the opioid epidemic in 2019 can be traced back to 1991. That’s when we saw an increase in the number of prescriptions written for opioid-like drugs. Pharmaceutical companies brushed aside concerns about the potential for abuse. They
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Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996 for children aged 3 and older, Adderall is a CNS stimulant
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Prescription drug use continues to rise. According to recent findings out of the Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center, nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication, over 50% take two, and 20% take more than five. Furthermore,
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