Schools Can Help to Detect Teen Alcohol Problems Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepApril 22, 2015Parents or guardians are on the front lines when it comes to detecting and addressing underage alcohol use. However, it can be difficult for parents and guardians at home to get the full picture when it comes to their teenagers’ behaviors and attitudes. This is because of the many hours that teens spend at school… Details
Nearly Half of Children in U.S. Exposed to Emotional Trauma TeensBy The Right StepApril 16, 2015Almost 50 percent of all American children between the ages of 6 and 17 are exposed to at least one event/situation capable of triggering emotional trauma that may last into adulthood, according to recent study findings from an American research team.
Is Stress Affecting Your Teen’s Mental Health? Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepApril 13, 2015According to a recent study published in the journal Child Development, Hispanic teens are experiencing stress related to discrimination and it is affecting their sleep and mental health.
Benefits of LGBT-Specific Treatment for Addiction Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 10, 2015Research has repeatedly found that rates of substance abuse and addiction are higher among the LGBT community than in the general population. These individuals are free to seek a variety of types of treatment for substance abuse, but one such option is treatment designed specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. This can be… Details
Cigarette Smoking Increases Risk for Marijuana Addiction Drug AddictionBy The Right StepApril 8, 2015New findings from a group of British researchers indicate that young adults and older teenagers who smoke cigarettes have increased chances of developing a cannabis or marijuana addiction.
Women Have Unique Risk Factors for Sex Addiction AddictionBy The Right StepApril 3, 2015Women may have indicators for compulsive sexual behavior that only partially overlap with widely recognized risk factors for sex addiction or hypersexuality in men, researchers from two Portuguese universities report.
Is ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Path to Porn Addiction? AddictionBy The Right StepApril 1, 2015With the blockbuster success of the erotic movie “Fifty Shade of Grey,” many groups, particularly conservative Christian groups, are decrying the possible link to pornography and porn addiction. Based on the runaway bestselling books by E.L. James, the movie is controversial for many reasons. Some claim it is anti-feminist and degrading to women, while others… Details
These Dangerous Drinking Games Are Killing Teens alcohol and drug addiction, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepMarch 26, 2015Underage and young drinkers most often binge when they drink and too often do so by playing dangerous games that can lead to alcohol poisoning and even death. If you have a teen or a college student, you need to be aware of the risky games that these young people are playing, both in the… Details
Exhibitionism in Female Sex Addicts Alcohol and Drug NewsBy The Right StepMarch 24, 2015A highly respected doctor is demoted after her exhibitionist behavior results in charges of sexual harassment. Lexie, a pediatric cardiologist, worked for one of the largest teaching hospitals on the East Coast. By the age of 35, she’d made advancements in her field; her expertise in instruction was sought after; her bedside manner made her… Details
Chief Medical Officer for The Right Step® and Promises® Austin to Participate in Fundraising Rappelling Event Before ASAM Conference Alcohol and Drug NewsBy The Right StepMarch 17, 2015Jason Powers, MD, MAPP, will rappel down the 31-story Hilton Austin to help raise public awareness and funding to end the stigma and suffering of those affected by addiction.
