Things to do on the Weekend to Help Binge Drinkers Stay Sober AlcoholismBy The Right StepOctober 12, 2017Once you’ve learned how to stop binge drinking on weekends and have been sober for a little while, you might not be sure what to do with your extra free time. You’re no longer spending a day drinking and a day recovering from a hangover. Being bored can lead to restlessness, which can lead to… Details
Tools to Stop Drinking for Parents Adolescents, AlcoholismBy The Right StepOctober 11, 2017Holidays, family gatherings, celebrations — have you noticed that every time your family gets together, alcohol plays a central role? Have you wondered what sort of message that might send to your teenaged children? What’s the best way to stop drinking, for you, and how can you prevent your teenagers from drinking?
Top 5 Rehab Blogs to Check Out Blog, RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 10, 2017If you’ve been looking for a rehab blog for guidance and insight, there are a number of outstanding options that might be worth your while. The virtual recovery community is extensive and deeply committed to sharing its collective wisdom, and you should have no trouble finding bloggers who you can relate to and who offer… Details
Benzodiazepine Addiction in Teens Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance AbuseBy The Right StepOctober 9, 2017Benzodiazepines are a category of psychiatric medications that work on specific neurotransmitters in the brain to produce a calming effect. They are used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, seizures and sleep disorders. When taken as prescribed and to treat specific conditions, these medications aren’t typically dangerous, but there is the potential for benzodiazepines addiction… Details
Benzodiazepine Dependence Questionnaire Drug AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 6, 2017Benzodiazepines are a large group of prescription medications you might know better as sedatives or tranquilizers. People who use these medications for extended periods of time can develop symptoms of physical dependence, even if they follow the terms of their prescriptions. In some individuals, cases of dependence turn into diagnosable cases of abuse and addiction.… Details
Teen Treatment Centers: When to Enroll Your Son or Daughter Adolescents, Teen TreatmentBy The Right StepOctober 5, 2017According to the 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey, rates of teenage drug and alcohol use are on an encouraging decline. However, any substance use by adolescents is too much. The most recent results from the MTF survey reveal that past-year use of illicit drugs other than marijuana stood at 5.4% of 8th-graders, 9.8% of… Details
What Does a Meth High Really Feel Like? Addiction, Drug AbuseBy The Right StepOctober 4, 2017Some meth abusers say crystal meth produces a high like none other. The drug works by flooding the brain with high amounts of dopamine. This is one of the brain chemicals responsible for feeling pleasure. Very high levels of dopamine can make you feel euphoric and invincible. As you continue to abuse meth, the intensity… Details
Rise in Pain Pill Related Crimes Blog, NewsBy The Right StepOctober 3, 2017Addiction to opioids and other pain pills can be very overpowering and has led to a rise in pain pill related crimes. Oxycodone abuse, as well as the abuse of other pain pills such as hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), is largely responsible for this alarming trend.
Hallucinogen Addiction in Teens BlogBy The Right StepSeptember 28, 2017Hallucinogen addiction is relatively uncommon, but when it does occur, it can be frightening for teens and loved ones alike. Chances are, if your teen experiments with hallucinogens, he or she has also tried other substances as well (or vice versa).
When Do Teenagers on Average Start Abusing Drugs? BlogBy The Right StepSeptember 27, 2017Across the U.S., significant numbers of teenagers abuse an illicit/illegal drug or a prescription medication. By the time they reach age 13, a substantial percentage of adolescents have already begun to consume drugs at least occasionally. Teen drug abuse facts reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that the risks for involvement continue… Details
