Fallout From the Opioid Epidemic 2019 Addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, prescription drug abuse, Society, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 10, 2020The 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 made public statements asserting there was little risk to the population at large. We now…
Universities Are Conducting Research on Social Media & Depression Depression, SocietyBy The Right StepJanuary 2, 2018Social media addiction research has gained increased attention across the world as mental health experts and everyday social media users come to understand that life online can lead to harm, as well as enjoyment. Some of the research in this field focuses on the potential link between frequent use of various online platforms and the…
Earning Less Than Your Spouse Makes You More Likely to Cheat SocietyBy The Right StepApril 18, 2016A new study finds that earning less money than your spouse will make you more likely to have an affair. Unequal earnings can cause a number of problems in a relationship, especially if there are other underlying issues. It doesn’t always feel good to be part of an unequal partnership, which may explain why the…
How to Protect Your Relationship Against Infidelity Blog, SocietyBy The Right StepJanuary 18, 2016Infidelity in a relationship is usually complicated, and you can never fully cheat-proof you and your partner. However, cheating also doesn’t happen in a vacuum. There are risk factors that make some people more likely to engage in an affair, there are relationship risk factors and there are known reasons why most people cheat. There…
Americans Becoming More Opposed to Adultery SocietyBy The Right StepJanuary 11, 2016Over recent years, polls have shown that Americans are gaining more tolerance for certain controversial moral issues. However, while more and more Americans may be increasing their approval of issues such as stem cell research from human embryos, they are not budging when it comes to their disapproval of adultery.
Hospital Emergency Visits Involving Drugs alcohol and drug addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepAugust 7, 2013Observing trends in drug use on a national basis helps policymakers to make decisions about how best to serve the needs of the population. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides regular reports about trends in drug use. To gather information about drug abuse, misuse and potential drug abuse, SAMHSA relies on…
Perception of Social Support Influences Drinking Behavior Among College Students Society, Teen Drinking, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 29, 2013Responding to peer pressure is an important focus of prevention education when it comes to reducing the use of alcohol among young people. Teaching individuals how to respond when friends pressure them is a key component to avoiding initiation of alcohol use. However, pressure to drink is not always so overt. Young people may make…
Research Studies Stress-Related Drug Addiction Relapse Addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2013No one sets out to develop an addiction. Yes, the individual may be searching for an escape, but we truly don’t yearn to give up control over our situation. But this is the impact addiction can have, taking away the choice for that individual. With the right treatment, however, that choice can return. A recent…
On the Job Stress May Lead to Substance Abuse alcohol and drug addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepJuly 4, 2013There are many factors which contribute to a person’s risk for addiction and substance abuse. Genetics may be one risk. A family history of substance abuse does not determine that a person will wind up in some form of addiction, but studies reveal that heredity can be a contributing factor. Another significant risk factor is…
Texas May Require Welfare Recipients to Take Drug Test alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, SocietyBy The Right StepJune 5, 2013A bill moving through the Texas Legislature would make it a requirement for those receiving welfare, unemployment, and other government benefits to pass drug tests. The bill was authored by Republican State Sen. Jane Nelson. She is the chairwoman of the senate’s Health and Human Services Committee. It has already been approved in the Senate…
