How to Help an Alcoholic
Your loved one has an alcohol use disorder. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to help. So far, you have not succeeded. But do you know how to help an alcoholic? At The Right Step, we are …
Why Quitting Binge Drinking Cold Turkey Isn’t Effective
Binge drinking is a pattern of consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time. This type of alcohol use disorder may not involve physical dependence on alcohol. However, it can still lead to a lot of …
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The 3 Stages of Addiction
Not everyone who uses drugs or alcohol becomes addicted, but about 164 million people worldwide have. Addiction is a progressive disease. It can hijack your brain and your life. Genetics and certain challenges make some people more prone to addiction, …
What Are the Long Term Effects of Meth?
Meth, also known as methamphetamine, is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Snorted, smoked, or injected, it affects the body and the mind. As it does so, it creates a sense of euphoria that can last for hours form just one …
Common Signs of Marijuana Addiction
A lot of people who use marijuana believe they have virtually no chance of getting addicted to the drug. However, current research clearly shows that, when used habitually, all forms of cannabis create the changes in your brain required to …
Government Study Underscores the Dangers of Binge Drinking
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a first-of-its-kind report that shows how alcohol is cutting millions of American lives short by several decades. The report separates binge drinking from alcoholism and even distinguishes between long-term, …
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Signs of Drug Abusers at Work
No matter where you work, sharing your workplace with someone who shows signs of being a drug user can be distressing and worrisome. Whether it’s your co-worker, assistant, or boss who shows these signs of addiction, it can disrupt your …
Do I Need Binge Drinking Treatment?
Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking where you consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. For most people, this means consuming four or five drinks in a couple of hours. Binge drinking does not …
Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse
Living with an alcoholic partner is difficult on any day, and even more so when you are quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There are ways to cope with being quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There is help for the individual …
What Are the Warning Signs of Relapse for Drug Users?
A substantial number of people who go into a drug center program in Texas will relapse back into active substance use at least once before they establish lasting sobriety. A drug abuse relapse does not generally appear out of the …
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