Success Stories: “The Right Step Saved My Life” – Part II Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Detoxification, Interviews of Right Step Alumni, Success StoryBy The Right StepApril 20, 2012The following story comes directly from a person in recovery and a The Right Step alumnus. For his privacy, we have removed all references to his name. However, we hope that this story will inspire others who are addicted and their loved ones to seek out recovery programs like The Right Step’s to learn how… Details
How Alcoholism is Different- And How It’s The Same Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepApril 10, 2012Addiction is a disease, and every victim “treats” it in a different way: with opiates, with cocaine, with alcohol. Each “treatment” ravages victims’ minds and bodies until they are able to get clean and sober through a program like The Right Step’s. However, alcohol addiction does differ from other substances in several key ways, and… Details
Doc Talk: All About Detoxification Detoxification, Doc TalkBy The Right StepMarch 21, 2012Doc Talk: All About Detoxification By: Dr. Jason Powers Title: Chief Medical Officer, The Right Step and Spirit Lodge Info: Among the first doctors certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). H Magazine Texas’ “Top Doc” in Addiction Medicine, 2007-2009. 2008 winner of Sierra Tucson’s Gratitude for Giving, Compassion Award. Dr. Powers, The… Details
Next Step: Right Step Alumnus Inspired to Help Others Interviews of Right Step AlumniBy The Right StepMarch 15, 2012Name: Lewis Addiction: Alcohol, opiates, and cocaine Program: Residential Inpatient Facility: Hill Country, Wimberley TX “I am sober today because I’ve had a spiritual experience,” says Lewis, a graduate of The Right Step inpatient addiction treatment. Lewis is coming up on his third anniversary of sobriety— in fact, it’s this Thursday, March 15. He generously… Details
Love is Greater Than Hate: The Ultimate Strategy to End Bullying – Adolescent Symposium EventBy The Right StepMarch 15, 2012 Adolescent Symposium “Love is Greater Than Hate: The Ultimate Strategy to End Bullying” Keynote Speaker: Brooks Gibbs Thursday, April 26, 2012 Where: Garland ISD Special Event Center – Garland, TX 75040 CEU’s will be available A conference for professionals who work with adolescents Details
Detox Demystified: The Right Step Aims for a Painless Process Addiction Recovery, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepMarch 6, 2012The decision to end an addiction is a life-changing one and, the easier that process is, the sooner patients will be able to move forward with the process of healing. The Right Step offers both inpatient and outpatient medically supervised detoxification programs. Our experienced staff specializes in the detoxification and treatment of alcohol addiction, benzodiazepine… Details
Lifelong Battle Against Depression & Addiction – Luncheon EventBy The Right StepFebruary 24, 2012Tuesday, March 6, 2012 The Junior League of Houston, Inc. 11:15 a.m. – Registration 11:45 a.m. – Lunch and Program $35 per member $40 per guest Everyone will at some time in their lives be affected by depression—their own or someone else’s. Depression and addiction can affect a person’s work, ability to form healthy relationships and quality… Details
“I Didn’t Become Addicted- Why Did They?” The Causes of Addiction AddictionBy The Right StepFebruary 22, 2012When dealing with a loved one’s addiction illness, this question is inevitable: why did my loved one become addicted, when I didn’t? What made them become an addict, when their coworkers, spouse, or other family members haven’t succumbed to the same disease? The answer is complex and multi-layered, as a variety of factors can come… Details
The Neurobiology of Addiction – Sponsored Luncheon in Spring, TX EventBy The Right StepFebruary 17, 2012The Neurobiology of Addiction Presented by John Femino, MD, FASAM Friday, March 23, 2012 12:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch and CEUs will be available for all participants The Right Step – Woodlands 25319 I-45 North, Suite 102 Spring, TX 77380 Details
25th Annual “Silver Anniversary”; Metamorphosis 2012 Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, EventBy The Right StepFebruary 15, 2012The Right Step is happy to confirm its participation and invite you to the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Texas Association of Addiction Professionals. 25th Annual “Silver Anniversary” Metamorphosis 2012 Silver Anniversary Conference Hilton Hotel, Arlington, Texas March 22, 23, and 24, 2012 Details
