Can You Think Your Way Out of Stress and Depression? DepressionBy The Right StepOctober 7, 2014By Suzanne Kane In this fast-paced world, there’s no shortage of daily demands. In the determination to accomplish everything, some things inevitably fall off the list or people find themselves less than satisfied with the results. A mounting sense of pressure can take its toll, even bringing on symptoms of depression. Details
Developmental Factors Affect Alcohol Use, and Alcohol Use Affects Development alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepOctober 5, 2014On its website, the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) details the many important factors that influence whether an adolescent will choose to drink and the effects that alcohol use has on an adolescent’s development. Here are key excerpts from the posting:
Alcohol Mythbusting: There’s More to Recovery Than Getting Sober Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 2, 2014If you ask the average person to tell you what they know about alcoholism, chances are they believe at least a few things that are false. There are many myths surrounding alcoholism, and some of them cause people to avoid getting the help they need. Here are some of the most common myths about alcoholics… Details
Flexible, Warm Parenting Style Could Reduce Substance Abuse in Kids Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepOctober 1, 2014Many parents wonder how their parenting style might influence their child’s decision to use or not use drugs and alcohol. In fact, studies have shown that parents have significant influence over whether a child or teen will experiment with drugs and alcohol.
Which Alcohol Control Strategies Appeal to Young People? Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepSeptember 29, 2014Alcohol control strategies are techniques and approaches used to limit the risks for involvement in patterns of drinking that significantly boost exposure to serious alcohol-related harm. The individual can implement some of these strategies, while others come from governments, public health organizations or other private or public institutions. In a study published in 2014 in… Details
Women’s Heroin Anonymous Group Proves Recovery Is Possible Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 26, 2014Heroin is a powerfully addictive drug, and breaking free from its grip can be especially challenging. When heroin addicts attend Alcoholics Anonymous and other support groups that focus on alcoholism recovery, they sometimes feel like they don’t belong. At times, it seems, there’s a certain stigma attached to heroin addiction. For recovering heroin addicts, whether… Details
The Intoxicating Highs and Horrifying Lows of Meth alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepSeptember 23, 2014Long-term drug abuse of any kind will negatively impact your health, and poor health will often have a detrimental effect on your physical appearance. However, no other drug causes the kind of extreme, visible physical deterioration that results from methamphetamine use.
Making It Through Detox DetoxificationBy The Right StepSeptember 22, 2014Detoxification, or detox, is one of the most difficult aspects of addiction treatment. Detox starts right after the last time you use drugs and is not over until the drug has been completely eliminated from your body. When you have been supplying your body with drugs for a long period of time and then stop… Details
Is There a Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Physical Activity? Alcohol and Drug NewsBy The Right StepSeptember 20, 2014Physical activity is the general term for any activity that involves body movement and increases the body’s rate of energy usage. Some activities result in relatively minor or moderate increases in energy usage, while others result in relatively high increases. According to the results of a study published in January 2014 in the journal Alcohol,… Details
How to Cope When Your Spouse Relapses Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepSeptember 17, 2014It sometimes feels more frustrating than the original addiction: watching your loved one relapse after weeks, months, or even years of hard work. If you are coping with life after your spouse’s addiction, be aware that relapse is very common. You should also know that a relapse does not mean that he can’t or won’t… Details
