Binge Drinking: Not Just a College Problem Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 10, 2017Popular portrayals of binge drinking in the news and on TV can make it seem like it’s a problem largely confined to college campuses, but the simplistic stereotypes don’t capture the true scale of this problem. From the links between binge drinking and alcoholism to some surprising statistics, when you look at the evidence, it… Details
Cocaine vs. Heroin Signs and Symptoms AddictionBy The Right StepJuly 5, 2017Cocaine and heroin are two of the world’s most well-known addictive drugs. However, they belong to different classes of substances and have markedly different effects on your brain and body. Let’s examine some of the key distinctions between cocaine signs and symptoms and heroin signs and symptoms. Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Use Cocaine belongs… Details
6 Tips for Avoiding the Pitfalls of a ‘Drinking Holiday’ Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJune 30, 2017If you are in recovery, you may have a tough time with special events and holidays — especially any holiday that is a so-called “drinking holiday.” Even during the summer, those of us who are recovering from addiction must carefully navigate events that pose potential stumbling blocks to our sobriety. Whether it is the annual… Details
Differences Between Alcoholism and Binge Drinking Addiction Addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 29, 2017There are many ways alcohol can become a problem for people, including alcohol addiction, binge drinking addiction and occasional alcohol abuse. If you’re concerned that you or someone you know may have a problem with alcohol, learn the differences between the various alcohol use disorders and seek help for alcohol abuse.
Can a Marriage Survive Drug Addiction? AddictionBy The Right StepJune 28, 2017Drug addiction is an extraordinary challenge to overcome in any relationship. Honesty goes out the window when one becomes addicted, because nothing matters more than satisfying powerful cravings. People who are addicted to drugs do things that may be very out of character, including lying and stealing, when experiencing a craving. As the spouse of… Details
Bend or Break: When to Keep or Adjust Your Boundaries in the Face of Their Relapse AddictionBy The Right StepJune 27, 2017Relapses are a common aspect of recovery from alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Among other things, this means that the loved ones of people in recovery often face a very important question:
2017 Initiatives: Organizations Against Teen Drunk Driving Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJune 16, 2017There are multiple teenage drunk driving organizations throughout the U.S. and around the world. Many of the activists working with these organizations have lost sons, daughters, siblings and friends in tragic accidents and are devoted to campaigning to prevent another family from experiencing the same heartache.
How Many Drinks Per Week Is Considered Healthy? AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 14, 2017In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, establishing 21 as the minimum legal age to purchase alcohol. Some states have family exception laws, allowing parents or legal guardians to serve alcohol to minors in private locations or residences such as their homes. No state has an exception permitting anyone other than a… Details
Intervention Would Have Prevented All Young Teen Overdose Deaths in Virginia Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepJune 12, 2017In a newly released full report, Virginia’s Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) found that 26 teen overdose deaths that occurred in the state between 2009 and 2013 were fully preventable. The state’s CFRT studied the issue in response to the increase in overdose deaths throughout the state and across age groups. The number of deaths… Details
‘Immigrant Paradox’ Doesn’t Protect Youngest Kids From Substance Abuse UncategorizedBy The Right StepMay 31, 2017New research has found that when Hispanic children come to the U.S. before the age of 14, they lose the protective factor that is the immigrant paradox. This paradox holds that first-generation immigrants have better health, better mental health, fewer risky behaviors and other favorable outcomes when compared to second- and third-generation immigrants. Researchers have… Details
