Texas the Worst State for Drunk Driving Alcohol and Drug News, SocietyBy The Right StepMay 13, 2013The state of Texas has the dubious distinction of being the worst in the union in terms of fatalities and accidents due to impaired driving. Within Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth had the highest number of fatalities and accidents. Groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving and individual lawmakers are trying to make changes to get Texas down… Details
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Teen Depression Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepMay 10, 2013Mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy (MCBT) is a form of psychotherapy that combines standard cognitive behavioral therapy with a meditative technique called mindfulness, which has its roots in various Asian cultures. Several past studies have confirmed the usefulness of this psychotherapy in the treatment of major depression in various adult populations. According to the results of… Details
Self-Underestimation of Alcohol Consumption in Teens and Young Adults Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepMay 6, 2013As part of an effort to curb unhealthy drinking patterns and the risks of abuse and addiction, public health officials in the U.S. issue guidelines for reasonably safe alcohol consumption. Teenagers (who have no legal right to drink) and young adults ignore or abandon these guidelines fairly frequently, and thereby set themselves up for a… Details
New Enzymes May Be the Key to Treatment for Cocaine Addiction, Overdose Alcohol and Drug NewsBy The Right StepMay 3, 2013Enzymes are specialized proteins that power a vast array of chemical reactions that keep us alive and functioning properly. One of the chief responsibilities of these proteins is the molecular breakdown of various substances such as drugs and medications; without the actions of enzymes, these substances would stay in the body indefinitely. In recent years,… Details
The Cost of Rehab Pales in Comparison to Losses from Drug-Related Crime SocietyBy The Right StepMay 1, 2013Drug use is estimated to cost $6,120 per second in the U.S. In the time it took you to read that sentence, more than $12,000 vanished in lost productivity, criminal justice costs and drug-related crimes. Since 2007, the National Drug Intelligence Center estimates that drug use has cost the country $193 billion. In the current… Details
In Support of a Supportive Staff Success StoryBy The Right StepApril 29, 2013The Right Step Alums Celebrate How Caring Professionals Helped Them Beat Addiction The mark of a successful drug and alcohol treatment center is its ability to turn a life around. But that end is almost invariably the result of a collection of means that starts and finishes with the facility’s staff. At The Right Step,… Details
Relapse Protection: Ten Ways to Prevent a Slip – Part 2 Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 26, 2013Continued from Relapse Protection: Ten Ways to Prevent a Slip – Part 1. If you desire lifelong sobriety, follow these tips to prevent relapse: 6. Work the Steps—all of them. It seems obvious, given that it is called the Twelve Step program, but it’s easy to get lazy, start to cut corners, and begin asking… Details
Relapse Protection: Ten Ways to Prevent a Slip – Part 1 Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepApril 25, 2013Certain newcomers show up at meetings with no real intention of staying sober. They go through the motions for a little while, but their hearts are not in it. They fail to see themselves as addicts. They refuse to admit that the only cure is sobriety. They will indeed drink or use again. There are… Details
Borderline Personality Disorder Precursors in Teenagers Teen Mental HealthBy The Right StepApril 23, 2013Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric disorder that involves such personality-related problems as diminished self-awareness, unpredictable moods and a marked tendency toward impulsive behavior. As is true with other personality disorders, mental health professionals generally avoid diagnosing BPD in teenagers and younger children because people in these age groups are still going through important… Details
Benefits of Stress Management for Preteens and Teens Teen DepressionBy The Right StepApril 19, 2013Stress is a natural reaction to any situation or circumstance that seriously challenges a person’s sense of well-being or security. While this reaction once played (and in some respects, still plays) a critical role in human survival, people in the modern world tend to experience stress as a recurring or chronic state that decreases the… Details
