Prescription Drug Abuse Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 30, 2015Recent research from a team of American scientists indicates that certain groups of young people have increased chances of participating in risky sexual behavior while improperly using a prescription medication.
Which Teens Have the Highest Chances of Using Hashish? AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 26, 2015New findings from an American research team indicate that teenagers who feel addicted to marijuana have a sharply increased chance of consuming hashish, a more concentrated and powerful form of the plant-based drug cannabis.
Two Buzzwords and What They Should Mean in Finding Addiction Treatment That Works Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 19, 2015This is the second in a five-part series on “Finding Addiction Treatment That Works.” Read “Part One” here. What are two buzzwords often used to vouch for the effectiveness of a prospective drug and alcohol rehab program, and what should they mean if they are to indicate addiction treatment that works? Details
What Distinguishes Sex Addiction From a Naturally High Sex Drive? AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 14, 2015New evidence from a team of Portuguese and Croatian researchers points toward a fairly clear distinction between a healthy, naturally high sex drive and the damaging behavioral changes associated with sex addiction.
New ‘Poppers’ Pose Same Health Risk as Huffing AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 13, 2015Chemical solvents and aerosol propellants disguised as a drug called poppers may be putting gay men at risk of illness and possibly even death. Poppers are inhaled, and the substances they contain have a relatively benign reputation that may or may not be deserved. But when toxic solvents and propellants are inhaled, this activity is… Details
Heaviest Drinkers in College Respond Best to Brief Alcohol Interventions Adolescents, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepOctober 12, 2015Recent findings from a group of American researchers indicate that college students with the highest levels of alcohol intake are most likely to receive long-term benefits from brief alcohol interventions designed to curb dangerous drinking patterns.
4 Reasons Why Knowing Your Teen’s Halloween Plans Could Be Life-Saving – This Year Especially UncategorizedBy The Right StepOctober 11, 2015This year’s trick-or-treat festivities fall on a Saturday night. That increases the likelihood your teen will end up at a Halloween party where underage and binge drinking are occurring, making your child susceptible to all of the truly ghoulish dangers that accompany teen alcohol abuse (like drunk driving and sexual assault).
‘My Heart Misses the Woman I Fell in Love With’: The Spouse of an Opioid Addict Shares Her Story of Heartbreak … and Hope AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 10, 2015“Reid” remembers the morning of April 8 this past spring like it was yesterday. She was at work that morning when the phone rang. Her partner, “Hope” (also an alias), was on the other line frantically screaming. The police were at their house unannounced, Hope was exclaiming. And they were throwing all of the family’s… Details
Recognizing Sex Addiction by Its Consequences AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 6, 2015Sex addiction is not an easy diagnosis to make, especially if you’re not a trained expert on the topic. Having unconventional sexual behaviors does not necessarily make someone a sex addict, nor does infidelity, flirting, pornography use or other behaviors that may be troubling. Sometimes it’s easiest to see that someone has a problem with… Details
Sexual Addiction vs. Sexual Offending: Understanding the Differences AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 1, 2015One of the primary issues that self-identified sex addicts must deal with is confusion about what sexual addiction really is (and is not). For starters, many people – not just the general public but clinicians – hear the phrase sexual addiction, and they immediately picture sexual offending. This misperception is compounded by the fact that… Details
