The social distancing, quarantines, business closures, and other actions taken because of the coronavirus present special challenges for individuals in recovery. The staff at The Right Step recognize the issues that you have with isolation, anxiety, and the possibility of …
The differences between substance addiction and process addiction are substantial. Most people have never heard the term “process addiction” and erroneously assume it is the same as substance addiction. The truth is that there are some substantial differences between substance …
When addiction happens at home, you are facing a life-challenging situation. You need to seek help. Yet, as you are trying to understand how this happened and what can be done about it, consider a few key statistics on substance …
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Many people who drink alcohol may be wrong about how much they are consuming. A new survey finds that drinkers could be off by as much as 40 percent. The health survey found that people regularly misjudged both how much …
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Addiction isn’t a very clean, easy-to-manage disease. There isn’t just one treatment plan right for everyone. Many people are benefiting from individualized care for addiction. That means they are receiving care that’s designed to address their specific needs. If you …
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You know you need addiction treatment. You’re worried about what it may mean for the rest of your life. At The Right Step, we offer comprehensive treatment options, including programs that can help you right away. We often receive questions …
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Making the decision to get your loved one help means convincing them there is a problem and pointing them in the direction of help. That sounds easy, but actually learning how to help an addict is not that simple. It …
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You are struggling with addiction, and you need help. You worry about being away from your family for too long, though. Could partial hospitalization for addiction treatment be the right road for you? There are treatment options available to you …
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The talk of the novel coronavirus has increased almost daily. This COVID-19 strain of the virus is a respiratory infection that does not yet have a cure. While it can affect anyone and everyone, it is more likely to impact …
The COVID-19 virus has gone from a local epidemic to a global one. The number of confirmed cases continues to rocket upward. In the United States, every state now has a confirmed case. Many states are going all-in on trying …