Depression and Anxiety Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepDecember 30, 2019Depression and anxiety have always been closely connected with addiction. In many cases, they are the triggering things that led a person to start drinking or taking drugs. In time, they may even be associated with getting clean. This is because the chemical changes created by drugs and alcohol are the same chemicals in your… Details
Mental Illness Statistics Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepDecember 27, 2019Mental illness is much more common than you may realize. Mental illness statistics can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help you understand the impact it has on society. More importantly, if you are struggling with mental illness, it tells you that you aren’t alone. There are millions of people in America going through the same… Details
How to Quit Drinking; A Guide That May Save Your Life Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 25, 2019Once, you could have a few drinks without getting drunk. Now, you can’t stop yourself from abusing alcohol. This problem has gotten severe, and you want to quit. However, you don’t know how to quit drinking. Unfortunately, alcohol use has become a lifestyle and leaving it scares you. Thankfully, the following steps can help walk… Details
What is Rehab Like? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 24, 2019Have you avoided going to rehab because you wonder what is rehab like? Have you been to treatment before, and relapsed, and wondered if rehab is the same as the treatment program that you went through in the past? The Right Step staff understands your fears, concerns, and many questions that you likely have, including,… Details
Psychological Dependence Addiction, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepDecember 23, 2019There are similarities between physical dependence and the psychological dependence associated with the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Although many people likely do not realize that there is a difference, the highly-qualified staff at The Right Step recognizes the symptoms of psychological dependence. The team helps individuals through all types of dependence, and through… Details
Physical Dependence Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 20, 2019Perhaps you assume that drug addiction, drug tolerance and physical dependence on drugs are all the same thing. Although the terms are often used together, they are not the same. If you use any drug, there are risks of tolerance, addiction, or physical dependence on that substance. Understanding physical dependence requires education, which the caring,… Details
Signs of Addiction Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 19, 2019There are many signs of addiction, whether you or a loved one experiences addiction to alcohol, heroin, prescription opioids, or some other substance. The attentive, professional staff at The Right Step Centers know the signs of addiction, and how to provide treatment programs that help an individual through recovery from addiction, and from dependence. When… Details
Why is Alcohol Addictive? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 18, 2019Many people that drink alcohol start out drinking with friends, or in other social situations. Perhaps you began drinking alcohol at the family dinner table during the holidays. Having a drink or two does not seem like it would cause harm. Why is alcohol addictive to the point of potentially causing severe harm to individuals… Details
Difference Between Opiate and Opioid Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 17, 2019The name of the types of pain relievers referred to as opiates and opioids are often used interchangeably. These drugs relieve moderate to severe pain. Both opioids and opiates potentially lead to addiction. The compassionate addiction treatment specialists at the Right Step understand how addiction affects you. Do you have a substance use disorder caused… Details
Opiates Definition Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 16, 2019Opiates and opioids are in the news more than ever nowadays and it is 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 a succinct definition for opiates. The opiate’s definition is as follows: opiates are narcotic drugs that… Details
