Can I Ever Have Fun Again? Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepFebruary 5, 2013How The Right Step Helps Turn Sobriety Into a Satisfying, Lasting Way of Life George Joseph is Chief Operating Office of the 20-plus The Right Step drug and alcohol treatment centers and one of the nation’s foremost experts on beating substance abuse. He has a captivating and insightful series of blogs on the website www.doctoroz.com.… Details
Am I an Addict? alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepJanuary 28, 2013Here Are the Signs That You or a Loved One Might Need Help The first step to solving a problem with alcohol or drug abuse is recognizing that it exists. Dr. Gary Stollman, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist who helps people overcome self-defeating behavioral patterns. He recently shared with the readers of drphil.com – yes, THAT… Details
From the Frying Pan into the Fire Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepJanuary 7, 2013Guilt and Temptation Represent a Formidable Foe in the Battle against Addiction There’s a vintage 1987 television commercial that contains but 14 words – yet if you’ve seen it you almost certainly remember it. “OK, last time,” a voice says behind a picture of a spat of butter sizzling in a pan. “This is drugs.”… Details
Success Stories Success StoryBy The Right StepJanuary 4, 2013How The Right Step Alums Help Each Other Beat Alcohol and Drug Addictions An effective drug rehabilitation facility makes its mark in a variety of ways, most notably in the success stories its alums tell after they’ve undergone treatment and discovered a healthy, sober life. The staff at The Right Step realizes that treatment is… Details
Home for the Holidays Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 28, 2012Tips to Help Someone in Recovery Better Weather Christmas and New Year’s Eve As noted in recent blogs, the holidays are generally tough for someone recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction. There are, however, some tried-and-true tips that loved ones can administer to help ensure that Christmas and New Year’s Eve are more parts… Details
Holiday Cheer AlumniBy The Right StepDecember 28, 2012Over the holidays surround yourself with a community that understands. Most people describe the holidays with words, for example, such as “family,” “fun,” and “frolic” It’s expected that we look forward to the happy times between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. For the person with a history of alcohol or drug issues, however, the very… Details
Surviving the Holidays Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 14, 2012Knowing the Temptations at This Time Can Help You Beat Them MedHelp, which bills itself as the “World’s Largest Health Community,” offers a forum on its website designed to let people recovering from addictions share what they’re going through during various points of their quest. With the holidays coming soon, two posts, in particular, seem… Details
Group Hug AlumniBy The Right StepDecember 12, 2012The Right Step’s Alumni Program Can Provide Help When It’s Most Needed Five years ago, in a courtroom where he stood begging for clemency after an arrest tied to a drug-related traffic accident, Garrett Reid told a judge, “I don’t want to die doing drugs. I don’t want to be that kid who was the… Details
Continuing Education Addiction RecoveryBy The Right StepDecember 10, 2012How Both Subtraction and Addition Can Equal a Better Life Here’s a math quiz, courtesy of Dr. Phil McGraw – who is MUCH better known without his last name: What does 3 plus 10 plus 7 plus 5 equal? The answer, believe it or not, is you. Indeed, Dr. Phil opines in his book, “Self… Details
Turning on the Vent – How Talking Helps With Addiction Recovery AlumniBy The Right StepNovember 30, 2012Self-disclosure Can Be Good – and Good for You Not long ago, Mehmet Oz – you probably know him as Dr. Oz – asked a great question in his blog: Have you ever noticed how good you feel after venting? It doesn’t matter to whom you vent – a friend, a therapist, even a stranger… Details
