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…
The Benefits of Group Therapy to Recovery Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Psychology, Recovery, RelationshipsBy The Right StepMarch 11, 2020Contemplating joining a group therapy session can be terrifying, especially for people dealing with an anxiety disorder. Talking about your deepest issues and biggest mistakes is a daunting prospect. What could you possibly have to gain by putting yourself through that experience? There are many benefits of group therapy that prove helpful to those looking to build…
Tips on Preventing a Panic Attack Mental Health, Psychology, RecoveryBy The Right StepMarch 6, 2020Panic attacks come on suddenly, overwhelming you with fear. The physical symptoms can get so bad that people often mistake them for a heart attack. Trying to describe them to others can seem like a fruitless endeavor. Only those who have experienced one understand the feeling of helplessness they bring. Take control of your issue by…
Signs of Codependency Addiction, Psychology, Recovery, RelationshipsBy The Right StepMarch 4, 2020Living with someone who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol is never easy. Regardless of how many times you have tried to make it work, you may find yourself ignoring your needs so that you can make life easier for the person who has the addiction. As a result, you may start to exhibit…
How Recovery Can Help You Live a Better-Than-Normal Life Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 13, 2020If you recently completed addiction treatment, congratulations! You have gotten over a major hurdle and set a good foundation for a sober lifestyle. As you progress through your recovery process one day at a time, consider incorporating each of these seven positive actions or elements of recovery to help you create, and live, a better-than-normal…
An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2020Successful substance rehab is a process that unfolds in stages. While the details of any given program may differ, the overall goals remain largely the same. An overview of the common steps toward successful rehab could be vital to you understanding the process. An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Step 1: Development…
Critical Components of an Effective Addiction Recovery Aftercare Program Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 10, 2020“How am I going to handle the stresses of my life without drugs or alcohol?” This question is top of mind for many addicts coming out of treatment for substance abuse. After spending one to three months in an environment of structured care and support, their release from rehab can be terrifying. There are a…
Date Night Ideas When Your Spouse Is a Recovering Alcoholic Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 5, 2020Your recovering alcoholic spouse is going through a difficult time and so are you. Overcoming alcoholism is a serious business and you’re doing everything you can to offer support, encouragement, and love during a time of major adjustment for both of you. To help you, we want to offer several date night ideas when your…
Best Hobbies to Help Addicts Stay Sober Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 2, 2020Life after recovery from addiction can feel as if you’ve stepped into someone else’s world. Drug use is a habit that requires the user to formulate his or her entire lifestyle based on acquiring, using and recovering from drugs. Once you’ve broken free from the grip of addiction, you need to reinvent your lifestyle around…
How to Rebuild Relationships After Rehab Addiction Recovery, Recovery, RelationshipsBy The Right StepJanuary 31, 2020When you go to rehab for addiction, you have one thing on your mind: getting better. Rehab, in a way, is a selfish thing. In order to succeed at getting sober, you have to focus on you. When you leave rehab, you have not only a new life to live, but also a big mess…
