Are There Drugs Like Adderall and Ritalin That Are Not Addictive? AddictionBy The Right StepMarch 18, 2017Adderall and Ritalin are two of the most widely prescribed medications for the treatment of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Both of these medications contain strong, potentially addictive prescription stimulants as their active ingredients. If you want to avoid stimulant use, which may ultimately end in stimulant addiction and require treatment, you may wonder if there… Details
7 Common Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder in Teenagers Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepMarch 17, 2017Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by instability in moods, self-image and relationships with others. Mental health professionals are often reluctant to diagnose teenagers with this disorder, because teens are still going through changes in mental development, but once a teenager is showing signs of a personality disorder, it is important to… Details
5 Ways to Stop Binge Drinking AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 16, 2017One in six adults binge drinks at least four times a month, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drinking an average of eight drinks per binge. Binge drinking carries many risks, ranging from unintentional injuries such as falls, alcohol poisoning and liver disease. If you tend to binge, finding out how to stop… Details
5 Surprising Facts About Oxycodone Abuse Drug AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 15, 2017Curious to know some oxycodone abuse facts? Here is a primer on what you need to know about this prescription painkiller and why its use is potentially harmful.
Common Stressful Situations That Can Trigger Substance Abuse Problems Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 14, 2017With substance abuse stress is always a major concern, since drug and alcohol abuse is often a coping mechanism for people who feel stressed or overwhelmed by life’s challenges and are looking for a way to escape.
5 of the Top Strategies for Getting Sober AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 13, 2017What is the best way to quit drinking? That is a question binge drinkers and others concerned about their alcohol consumption frequently ask themselves, and perhaps it’s something you’ve wondered about as well.
At-Risk Drinking: Excessive Drinking Defined by the NIAAA AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 12, 2017What is excessive drinking? If you follow public health discussions on the risks of alcohol consumption, or have simply seen headlines addressing the topic, you may be asking yourself what is considered “excessive drinking.” In the U.S., the guidelines used to define this dangerous pattern of alcohol intake — also known as heavy drinking —… Details
Are Binge Drinkers and Alcoholics the Same? AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 11, 2017People who go on alcohol binges get drunk in just a short amount of time as a result of concentrated heavy drinking. There is some overlap between individuals who fall into this category of alcohol consumers and people who have diagnosable symptoms of alcoholism. However, binge drinking and alcoholism are not the same thing. A… Details
5 Ways Binge Drinking Damages Your Organs AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 10, 2017Ask anyone to name an organ that is affected by binge drinking, and they’ll likely name the liver. Just how bad is drinking for your liver? Catastrophic. Your liver is damaged every time you drink alcohol, an inherently poisonous substance, and eventually the liver ceases to function. Untimely liver failure is a serious, yet common,… Details
5 Reasons People Start to Abuse Drugs and Alcohol AddictionBy The Right StepMarch 9, 2017Anti-substance abuse campaigns are widespread. Virtually everyone should know by now that drug or alcohol abuse has serious consequences, and not just of a legal sort. So why do some people throw logic to the wind and try drugs or alcohol regardless? The answer is complicated, but in the face of certain motivators like anxiety… Details
