Partial Hospitalization for Addiction Treatment: What Is It? Addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 7, 2020You are struggling with addiction, and you need help. You worry about being away from your family for too long, though. Could partial hospitalization for addiction treatment be the right road for you? There are treatment options available to you for most needs. For some people, this particular type of care is ideal. At The… Details
Compromised Immune System During COVID-19 Addiction, Health, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 6, 2020The talk of the novel coronavirus has increased almost daily. This COVID-19 strain of the virus is a respiratory infection that does not yet have a cure. While it can affect anyone and everyone, it is more likely to impact those with a compromised immune system. This specifically means the elderly and those who may… Details
Do I Need THC Addiction Treatment? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepApril 3, 2020THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, may seem harmless. However, up to 30 percent of people who use marijuana will develop some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. When you consider that and what addiction means to you, it’s clear you need to seek help. Ask yourself,… Details
What is THC? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of DrugsBy The Right StepApril 2, 2020What is THC and CBD? Are they both just different forms of cannabis that can get you high? Over the last few years, a significant amount of change has occurred in the cannabis industry. Some states have made it legal for companies to sell CBD oils and products that lack THC. Others have approved the… Details
Addiction and Physical Health During COVID-19 Addiction, Health, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 1, 2020The COVID-19 virus has gone from a local epidemic to a global one. The number of confirmed cases continues to rocket upward. In the United States, every state now has a confirmed case. Many states are going all-in on trying to quarantine the virus with suggested social isolation and laws that are closing businesses where… Details
Social Media, Teens, and Substance Abuse: What are the Connections? adolescent addiction treatment, Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Teen Mental Health, Teen Substance Abuse, Teen Treatment, TeensBy The Right StepMarch 28, 2020The connections between social media, teens, and substance abuse are often quite tight. Parents may not even realize that their children are taking lessons from social media stars. Even worse, they may be getting pressure from friends on social media to abuse drugs. This problem concerns us at The Right Step. As a result, we’ve decided… Details
Crack vs Cocaine: An Examination Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug AddictionBy The Right StepMarch 26, 2020Over the years, cocaine has been tweaked in various ways to produce different substances. Chief among these is crack cocaine, which is a dangerous type of coke that affects millions of people. Therefore, it is critical to understand the differences between crack vs. cocaine and how they affect a person’s health. Doing so can help… Details
The Dangers of Designer Drugs: Could They Affect You? Addiction, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 24, 2020Drugs come in many different varieties, including the newest designer options. Unfortunately, the dangers of designer drugs are poorly understood and may cause serious health problems in those who use them. At The Right Step, we have helped people deal with these drugs in the past. If you use these drugs or know somebody who does,… Details
Is It Possible to Improve the Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Effects of Drugs, Heroin Addiction, Heroin Effects, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMarch 22, 2020Heroin relapse is a problem that plagues many people with addiction, even after they go through the process of drug rehabilitation. As a result, the heroin addiction recovery rate is often heavily debated among medical professionals. Fully understanding this aspect of your treatment is a critical way of ensuring that you don’t run into any complications during… Details
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic That You Need to Understand Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepMarch 20, 2020Alcoholism is a disease that can strike many unexpected people. As a result, you must understand the signs of a functioning alcoholic. That’s why we at The Right Step prepared this simple guide. It will help you know whether or not you or someone you love falls under this problematic heading. Alcoholism Has Many Faces The signs… Details
