Meet Me in the Middle: Why The Working Class Is Overlooked When It Comes To Addiction BlogBy Nick JaworskiJanuary 16, 2020The opioid crisis continues to expand into suburbs and more affluent areas, and now we’ve started to hear the message that “addiction doesn’t discriminate.” The statement is meant to showcase that addiction can affect people regardless of economic status, to change the way we view those struggling with addiction. On the one hand, this… Details
Why Do Teenagers Drink Alone? Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJanuary 15, 2020New evidence from a team of American scientists indicates that teenage alcohol consumers may drink alone as a consequence of negative emotional states and an associated inability to resist alcohol intake. So, why do teenagers drink alone? Compared to people who drink in social settings with others, adults and teenagers who consume alcohol on their… Details
Tobacco Use Major Health Concern in LGBT Community AddictionBy The Right StepJanuary 14, 2020Cigarette smoking and use of other tobacco products is comparatively high among members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and poses a major health risk to LGBT individuals. Relatively little time and money has been devoted to studying LGBT health issues, and the studies… Details
How Parents Can Help Kids Develop a Positive Body Image Adolescents, Mental Health, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJanuary 13, 2020Eating disorders have always affected young people in large numbers. However, the average age of onset has been getting still lower in recent years. The number of girls aged 15-19 with anorexia nervosa has increased every decade since 1930, and more and more pre-adolescents are also developing eating disorders. If you’re a parent, you may… Details
When Alcohol Causes Insomnia, Suicide Is More Likely AddictionBy The Right StepJanuary 12, 2020Have you ever wondered, “When alcohol causes insomnia, is suicide more likely?” Unfortunately, we have the answer. Alcohol consumers affected by insomnia have increased chances of contemplating suicide or attempting suicide, according to recent findings from a team of American researchers. Doctors and researchers know that people who habitually drink alcohol in significant amounts have… Details
How to Live with a Love Addict Addiction, Love Addiction, RelationshipsBy The Right StepJanuary 11, 2020Living with a love addict isn’t easy. Your partner may have a lot of unrealistic expectations of you. She may be too needy or obsessed with romance. Maybe she spends more time with her romance novels and romantic movies than with you. The challenges of living with and loving a love addict are serious, but… Details
Teen Drinking Linked to Adult Alcoholism Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJanuary 10, 2020New evidence from a team of American researchers indicates that teenagers who periodically engage in binge drinking may experience changes in the expression of their genetic code that increase the likelihood of serious alcohol problems in adulthood. Learn about how scientists found that teen drinking is linked to adult alcoholism. Researchers and public health officials… Details
Can Recovering Addicts Ever Be Normal? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 8, 2020When you were an active drug addict or alcoholic, the life you lived was far from normal. You may have cut ties with people and activities that were important to you so that you could continue to obsessively pursue your drug of choice. Maybe you have stolen money or possessions from people you cared about.… Details
Do I Need to Go to Rehab for Binge Drinking? Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJanuary 5, 2020If you read up on binge drinking, you’ll learn what it is, the facts, the risks, and the statistics. However, you might be surprised to learn that you binge drink more often than you realized. Does this mean you have a drinking problem? Does it make you an alcoholic? You wonder, do I need to… Details
A Sneak Peek Into the Benzo Withdrawal Timeline Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 31, 2019The benzo withdrawal timeline can be short or long but typically involves uncomfortable physical and mental withdrawal symptoms. As you may realize, not knowing exactly what to expect can prevent a person from going through with the process. Hopefully, the information you read here will inspire your benzo detox and withdrawal journey at a rehab… Details
