Many 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…
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The 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…
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Opiates 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…
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Drug addiction wrecks the lives of those it encounters. It will destroy bodies and homes, families and the mind. Substance abuse may sneak up on a person slowly or it could come in like a flood. But when it gets a hold of you, drug addiction treatment is the only solution for healing. If you’re…
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Sober holidays can be difficult, for a variety of reasons. Not only are you under stress, but you may be asked to put yourself in an environment that is triggering for you. Alcohol is everywhere during the holidays, and not everyone may understand what a sober holiday really is. Staying sober during the holidays is…
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Addiction is not a singular problem that happens all at once. Instead, an individual typically goes through various steps before they become dependent on a drug. These stages of addiction usually occur in order and may affect people differently. And rehab can help along each stage, even the later and more dangerous ones. Stage One – First Use No…
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The opioid epidemic is impacting more people from day to day. Many are dependent and abusing opioids according to stats on the opioid epidemic. The therapists at The Right Step provides an individual therapy program in TX for people recovering from opioid addiction. Below is more information on opioid epidemic statistics. Opioid Epidemic Statistics There…
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If you are wondering what type of 12-step program in TX offers its residents, the good news is there are some very good options available. The better news is a good 12 step program stands independent of where it’s held. That doesn’t mean that the 12 step program for addiction can’t benefit from a comprehensive…
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If someone you love needs a substance abuse recovery program, it can be hard to know what to do next. You may find yourself trying to control your loved one’s every move to keep them safe. Also, you may withdraw from your relationship since you don’t want to watch their downward spiral. Your loved one…
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Over time, drugs, including alcohol, will alter your body. As the brain adjusts its chemical and hormonal production to combat the foreign elements brought into the body, it eventually leaves a mark on how the brain functions, thinks, and acts. This change can, ultimately, leave noticeable physiological effects of alcohol on the brain and body.…
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