Statistics on Substance Abuse: Understanding the Scope of Addiction Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMay 29, 2020When addiction happens at home, you are facing a life-challenging situation. You need to seek help. Yet, as you are trying to understand how this happened and what can be done about it, consider a few key statistics on substance abuse. When you do, you will see just how worrisome the current trend is. At… Details
How to Stop Drug Abuse Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepMay 22, 2020Learning how to stop drug abuse in your home and within your family can be challenging. One of the most important decisions to make is knowing when to seek help. Drugs change the way the brain works, making it nearly impossible for a person to stop using the drugs on his or her own. That… Details
Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Right StepMay 15, 2020Addiction is an incredibly challenging disease that can be linked to mental health quite often. However, you may not be sure whether your depression and anxiety came first or if your drug use started it all. You may ask questions about what is happening to you. You may ask, do I need dual diagnosis treatment?”… Details
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Do I Need It? Addiction Recovery, Positive RecoveryBy The Right StepMay 8, 2020When you are facing drug and alcohol addiction, you want to choose the very best treatment option that is available to you. There are many options out there. It is confusing to know which one could be a good fit for your needs. One question many ask is about CBT. What is cognitive-behavioral therapy? It… Details
Drinking and Driving: Know the Risks and Recognize the Need for Help alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepMay 1, 2020Drinking and driving is an established high-risk behavior because it puts so many people in danger. Why do so many people do it, then? For those who use alcohol on a consistent basis, alcohol use disorder may be present even if they do not believe there is a problem. At The Right Step, a key… Details
What Is Lean Drug and Why Should You Care? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 29, 2020Have you heard of purple drank? What is a lean drug? These are terms that are now being used rather commonly in younger people. If you are hearing them, or if you are using them, it may be time to seek out the drug and alcohol treatment you need. At The Right Step, we have… Details
Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone: What You Need to Know Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, prescription drug abuseBy The Right StepApril 28, 2020What are you taking? Knowing the difference between oxycodone vs hydrocodone can be an important step. If you are not using them as prescribed, though, it may be best to seek out drug treatment programs that can help you break this habit. At The Right Step, we offer the comprehensive support you need to achieve… Details
Psychiatrist Vs Therapist: What’s the Difference? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, adolescent addiction treatmentBy The Right StepApril 27, 2020What type of mental health professional is right for you? That may seem like a simple question, but in fact, it can be very complex to answer. A key difference you may see in psychiatrist vs therapist discussions, where many drug and alcohol treatment programs offer one or the other. Sometimes, these terms are used interchangeably, including… Details
How a 12 Step Program Helps Recovery: Is It Right for You? 12 Step, Addiction, Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 26, 2020There are several different types of drug and alcohol addiction treatment options today. Most people will find one or more that can help them to achieve their goals of living a healthy life by getting to recovery. Yet, it’s hard to know when any program can help. One of the most common is the 12… Details
Telltale Addictive Behaviors: What Are People Likely to Display? Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepApril 23, 2020Not everyone exhibits the signs of alcohol and drug abuse that are very obvious. Many men and women are high-functioning addicts, which means they are able to continue about their day and participate in normal activities. That doesn’t mean they don’t have some of the telltale addictive behaviors that nearly always warrant getting treatment. At… Details
