Hispanic Teen Drug Use Increasing at Alarming Rate – Study Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepSeptember 6, 2013Since 90 percent of addictions start in the teenage years, the results from a new study by The Partnership at Drugfree.org showing a dramatic and alarming increase in drug and alcohol use among Hispanic teens is particularly troubling. The Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), sponsored by MetLife Foundation, also reveals that drug use is becoming… Details
Survey Shows Widespread Adolescent Rx Abuse Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepAugust 28, 2013Parents of teens today may have more to worry about than finding a marijuana joint in their son or daughter’s back pocket. The U.S. prescription drug epidemic is filtering down to young adults, with recent figures showing as many as 10 percent of adolescents using prescription drugs recreationally. According to a recent iTech Post article,… Details
Young People Not Prepared to Self-Assess Drinking Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepAugust 13, 2013Alcohol is a pervasive part of teen culture. A new report from Britain shows that part of the problem is that young people are not very good at judging how much alcohol they consume. This leads to unsafe levels of drinking. The British survey, conducted through the University of Sussex, polled people between the ages… Details
Hospital Emergency Visits Involving Drugs alcohol and drug addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepAugust 7, 2013Observing trends in drug use on a national basis helps policymakers to make decisions about how best to serve the needs of the population. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides regular reports about trends in drug use. To gather information about drug abuse, misuse and potential drug abuse, SAMHSA relies on… Details
Perception of Social Support Influences Drinking Behavior Among College Students Society, Teen Drinking, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 29, 2013Responding to peer pressure is an important focus of prevention education when it comes to reducing the use of alcohol among young people. Teaching individuals how to respond when friends pressure them is a key component to avoiding initiation of alcohol use. However, pressure to drink is not always so overt. Young people may make… Details
An Interview with Steve Crump, Dallas Intensive Outpatient InterviewBy The Right StepJuly 26, 2013Addiction recovery is all about learning new skills. In intensive outpatient treatment, clients also have the opportunity to implement those skills in a real-world environment. To Steve Crump, these opportunities are what make intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) so effective. “In intensive outpatient treatment, clients not only learn about addiction and how to stay sober but… Details
Research Studies Stress-Related Drug Addiction Relapse Addiction, SocietyBy The Right StepJuly 19, 2013No one sets out to develop an addiction. Yes, the individual may be searching for an escape, but we truly don’t yearn to give up control over our situation. But this is the impact addiction can have, taking away the choice for that individual. With the right treatment, however, that choice can return. A recent… Details
An Interview with Susan and David Hanna, Houston Intensive Outpatient InterviewBy The Right StepJuly 15, 2013Susan and David Hanna have built their lives around helping people overcome addiction. Susan, a registered nurse for nearly 20 years as well as a certified addictions registered nurse, was drawn to the field by the addictions of close friends and family. “I’ve seen firsthand that people can get better and lead productive lives,” Susan… Details
Parents Are in the Dark About Underage Drinking Teen Drinking, Teen Drug Addiction, Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 1, 2013Underage drinking is a problem in every corner of the country, and the state of Texas is no exception. Drinking before the age of 21 is not only illegal, it is dangerous. Because teens in Texas are drinking illegally, they often do it far away from adult supervision. This means that they are more likely… Details
Texans Teens Using Less Alcohol and Tobacco, but Marijuana Use Remains Steady Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepJune 11, 2013Drug, alcohol, and cigarette use among Texas teens has been dropping in recent years. Use of some substances has gone up, while others have gone down or stayed the same. Overall, though, the outlook is good and fewer teens are using these substances. Alcohol and drug abuse among teens poses many serious problems. Young people… Details
