What Is Polysubstance Abuse and Do I Need Treatment? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 14, 2020What is polysubstance abuse? Polysubstance abuse describes a disorder that involves more than one chemical substance. If you mix alcohol with benzos, for instance, you may be struggling with a polysubstance use disorder and may need to seek a prescription drug addiction treatment center in TX. At The Right Step, we are here to help you… Details
How to Help an Alcoholic Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 13, 2020Your loved one has an alcohol use disorder. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to help. So far, you have not succeeded. But do you know how to help an alcoholic? At The Right Step, we are here to help give you the information and knowledge you need to understand how to… Details
Why Quitting Binge Drinking Cold Turkey Isn’t Effective alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJuly 12, 2020Binge drinking is a pattern of consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. This type of alcohol use disorder may not involve physical dependence on alcohol. However, it can still lead to a lot of unpleasant and unintended consequences, such as accidents, violence, health problems, or job loss. You may… Details
The 3 Stages of Addiction Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2020Not everyone who uses drugs or alcohol becomes addicted, but about 164 million people worldwide have. Addiction is a progressive disease. It can hijack your brain and your life. Genetics and certain challenges make some people more prone to addiction, but anyone can become addicted. Experts on substance abuse and the brain identify three stages… Details
What Are the Long Term Effects of Meth? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 10, 2020Meth, also known as methamphetamine, is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Snorted, smoked, or injected, it affects the body and the mind. As it does so, it creates a sense of euphoria that can last for hours form just one dose. The long term effects of meth can be both physically and mentally devasting. Substance… Details
Common Signs of Marijuana Addiction Addiction, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 9, 2020A lot of people who use marijuana believe they have virtually no chance of getting addicted to the drug. However, current research clearly shows that, when used habitually, all forms of cannabis create the changes in your brain required to trigger serious addiction issues. The current term for this condition is a cannabis use disorder.… Details
Government Study Underscores the Dangers of Binge Drinking Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 8, 2020The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a first-of-its-kind report that shows how alcohol is cutting millions of American lives short by several decades. The report separates binge drinking from alcoholism and even distinguishes between long-term, health-related deaths and more immediate causes of death related to alcohol use. While both long-term… Details
Signs of Drug Abusers at Work Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepJune 14, 2020No matter where you work, sharing your workplace with someone who shows signs of being a drug user can be distressing and worrisome. Whether it’s your co-worker, assistant, or boss who shows these signs of addiction, it can disrupt your day, create inefficiencies, and lead to real problems—fiscal, interpersonal, and even emotional. It is important… Details
Do I Need Binge Drinking Treatment? Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 12, 2020Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking where you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. For most people, this means consuming four or five drinks in a couple of hours. Binge drinking does not always lead to alcohol dependence. However, it can still lead to serious problems concerning your… Details
Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 11, 2020Living with an alcoholic partner is difficult on any day, and even more so when you are quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There are ways to cope with being quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There is help for the individual with an alcohol use disorder and help for family members. This is true even in… Details
