Is Pre-Teen Drug Abuse Common? Teen Drug Addiction, TeensBy The Right StepDecember 8, 2017Parents across the U.S. are understandably concerned about the possibility that their children will get involved in some form of drug abuse. While worries may center on teenagers, you may also wonder if your pre-teen child has any significant risk for drug abuse. Nationwide figures indicate that drug use at this age is somewhat common,… Details
Questions Not to Ask Recovering Addicts Positive Recovery, RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 7, 2017When you know someone who’s attempting to overcome a drug problem, naturally you want to offer your support. In fact, there are questions to ask a recovering drug addict that can help open a productive dialogue. But there are also questions you should not ask a recovering drug addict, if you seriously want to contribute… Details
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer the Right Choice for a Recovering Alcoholic Teenager? Teen Drinking, TeensBy The Right StepDecember 6, 2017Non-alcoholic beer might sound like a godsend — it has the look and smell of beer, and no alcohol equals no worries, right? But is there alcohol in non-alcoholic beer? And, how might that impact a teenager in recovery?
I Am a Binge Drinker… Does That Mean I’m an Alcoholic? AlcoholismBy The Right StepDecember 5, 2017After denying it for a long time you’ve finally come out and said it, out loud for all to hear: “I am a binge drinker.” You deserve congratulations for accepting and speaking the truth. But here’s something you may have been wondering: is saying “I am a binge drinker,” the same as saying “I’m an… Details
How to Help a Loved One Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepDecember 4, 2017Dealing with an addict spouse may seem like a struggle at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The person you fell in love with and married is still there, but is challenged by a disease. Fortunately, recovery is possible.
Teens and Dramamine Abuse Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepDecember 1, 2017Dramamine is the brand name for dimenhydrinate, an over-the-counter medication used to treat motion sickness (dizziness, nausea and vomiting). On the surface, it seems like there’s no reason why anyone would want to take Dramamine recreationally, but Dramamine abuse is indeed a trend among teenagers. Unfortunately, it can also be deadly. Details
How to Treat Anxiety in Teens TeensBy The Right StepNovember 30, 2017Anxiety, worry and nervousness are normal, healthy and useful feelings in appropriate doses and at appropriate times. We all need to feel a little nervous about getting too close to the edge of a cliff, for example. Fear of falling and dying would be absolutely justified in this context, and our anxiety about that possibility… Details
How to Help Codependent People Create a Healthy Relationship Mental HealthBy The Right StepNovember 29, 2017People who have struggled with intense but unhealthy relationships, especially relationships with people who are addicted to alcohol or other substances, have a tough road ahead of them when it comes to rebuilding their ability to forge healthy intimate relationships. Boundaries are the name of the game when trying to offer codependency help, but for… Details
What Is Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease? AlcoholismBy The Right StepNovember 28, 2017Many young people today have been asking: does alcohol ruin your liver? The truth is, every drink of alcohol you consume takes a toll on your liver. Binge drinking and chronic alcoholism can destroy your liver and can actually lead to death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 19,388 alcohol-induced… Details
How Much Alcohol Is in Low-Alcohol & Non-Alcoholic Beer? AlcoholismBy The Right StepNovember 27, 2017Near beer, small beer, low alcohol and non-alcoholic are some of the names for beer with the alcohol content removed, but exactly how much alcohol is in non-alcoholic beer? There are a number of brands that offer a variety of styles and flavors, but the alcohol content, referred to as alcohol by volume (ABV), is… Details
