Addiction Treatment Works Best When Family’s Involved Addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, RelationshipsBy The Right StepFebruary 14, 2020Amy sits nervously in the center of a group circle made up of recovering addicts and their loved ones to read aloud a letter she has written to her family. This is Amy’s first time to share a “Family Letter” in the weekly group sessions attended by her fellow addicts in recovery and their significant… Details
How Recovery Can Help You Live a Better-Than-Normal Life Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 13, 2020If you recently completed addiction treatment, congratulations! You have gotten over a major hurdle and set a good foundation for a sober lifestyle. As you progress through your recovery process one day at a time, consider incorporating each of these seven positive actions or elements of recovery to help you create, and live, a better-than-normal… Details
Here’s What You Need to Look for In Rehab for Your Teen adolescent addiction treatment, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 12, 2020Parenting addicted teens is the ultimate challenge for a mother or father. If you are facing this situation, you may feel helpless, alone or desperate to get your child well again. The best thing you can do for your addicted teen is to get him into treatment. Rehab facilities that are dedicated to helping patients… Details
An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2020Successful substance rehab is a process that unfolds in stages. While the details of any given program may differ, the overall goals remain largely the same. An overview of the common steps toward successful rehab could be vital to you understanding the process. An Overview of the Common Steps Toward Successful Rehab Step 1: Development… Details
Critical Components of an Effective Addiction Recovery Aftercare Program Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 10, 2020“How am I going to handle the stresses of my life without drugs or alcohol?” This question is top of mind for many addicts coming out of treatment for substance abuse. After spending one to three months in an environment of structured care and support, their release from rehab can be terrifying. There are a… Details
5 Ways That Schools Have Successfully Reduced Binge Drinking Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 9, 2020Binge drinking has become a serious issue that schools have had difficulty dealing with. As a result, they have come up with 5 ways that schools have successfully reduced binge drinking. A 2015 report by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, established that nearly 40% of college students age 18-22 reported they’d engaged… Details
5 Must-Know Statistics for Teen Drunk Driving Alcoholism, Teen Drinking, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 8, 2020Teenage drunk driving deaths are tragic and preventable. The more you know about this issue, the better you can prepare your teenage son or daughter to make smart choices once they have the freedom to drive with a full license. Learn the 5 must know statistics about teen drunk driving to be more informed 5… Details
5 Differences Between Teen and Adult Rehab Addiction Recovery, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepFebruary 7, 2020Addiction doesn’t discriminate between teens and adults. Adolescents who experiment with drugs and alcohol can fall victim to the power of addiction just like their adult counterparts. However, there are 5 differences between teen and adult rehab. 5 Differences Between Teen and Adult Rehab Treating addiction in teens and adults looks a little different. Rehab… Details
5 Causes of Binge Drinking & How to Address Them alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, AlcoholismBy The Right StepFebruary 6, 2020In recent years, Americans have grown increasingly aware of binge drinking alcohol abuse, a widespread pattern of alcohol intake that results in rapid intoxication. The public has also grown increasingly aware of the dangers of alcohol binging. Here are 5 causes of binge drinking, and how to address them, minimizing your consumption of alcohol. #1… Details
Date Night Ideas When Your Spouse Is a Recovering Alcoholic Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 5, 2020Your recovering alcoholic spouse is going through a difficult time and so are you. Overcoming alcoholism is a serious business and you’re doing everything you can to offer support, encouragement, and love during a time of major adjustment for both of you. To help you, we want to offer several date night ideas when your… Details
