How Crossfit Can Help Your Addiction Recovery Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 26, 2017It is easy to become overwhelmed when you undergo addiction treatment and begin your journey to recovery. Every day in inpatient rehab is packed with individual counseling and group therapy sessions, along with alternative modalities or experiential therapy sessions — all focused on the goal of helping you beat addiction and overcome your personal obstacles… Details
How My Pet Saved Me From Addiction and Helps Me Manage My Sobriety Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 25, 2017By Jennifer (who asked that her last name be withheld) My dog gives me so much comfort and companionship, and accepts me for who I am … when I’m sober. I got Bodie as a puppy and we have had each other for a few years. I see a lot of love in my dog’s… Details
Texas Drug Laws: A Breakdown of Controlled Substances alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJuly 24, 2017Texas has particularly strict laws around controlled substances and narcotics. The state’s laws are also complicated. The laws are explained in the Texas Penal Code and the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code. Here’s a basic summary of Texas drug laws:
Driving Factors Behind Social Media Addiction AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 21, 2017Use of social media is extremely common in America, especially among young people who have grown up in a digitally connected world. Unfortunately, a number of social media users develop dysfunctional patterns of behavior that point to a form of non-physical addiction. In recent years, researchers have started exploring the driving factors behind social media… Details
Sleep Deprivation & Car Accidents: How Drowsy Driving Is Like Drunk Driving AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 20, 2017Motor vehicle crashes rank among the top causes of death in the U.S. Sleepy driving is the leading or contributing factor in 21% of fatal crashes, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The research also finds that drivers who don’t get enough sleep are to blame for 7% of all collisions and 13%… Details
Pros and Cons of Coming Out Of the Mental Health and Addictions Closet Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2017For many, mental health and addiction issues are daunting; limiting quality of life and creating an environment of shame. When symptoms manifest, sometimes only the individual and those in their immediate circles are aware that they exist. Fear arises when one considers those among extended family, friends, co-workers and employers finding out.
Get Involved In Dallas: Volunteering for Your Recovery Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2017If you have recently completed drug rehab in Dallas or an addiction treatment program in the Dallas area — either at The Right Step or another drug rehab facility — now would be a great time to volunteer in the community as part of your recovery. Why volunteer?
Common Mistakes People Make When Trying to Help an Addict in Recovery Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJuly 17, 2017How to help an addict in recovery is the topmost concern of friends and family. We all want to see our loved ones be healthy, happy and successful in their recovery. But what does that look like?
Binge Drinking Has Consequences: Alcohol-Related Deaths in Texas, 2016 Alcoholism, BlogBy The Right StepJuly 12, 2017Significant numbers of Americans get rapidly intoxicated every day by going on short-term alcohol binges. In Texas, which is the state with the highest number of alcohol-related traffic deaths, binge drinking has very real consequences. Let’s examine the latest available figures, published in 2016.
How to Drink Alcohol Without Binge Drinking AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2017When it comes to alcohol abuse prevention, binge drinking is at the top of the list of serious health concerns. Binge drinking occurs when an individual consumes a large number of drinks in a short amount of time. Normally this means five drinks for men or four drinks for women within a 2-hour period. However,… Details
