Addiction is a disease, and those who suffer from this deadly disease use a variety of different substances. People generally separate these into drugs and alcohol, which we’ve already discussed and which is the most common and accessible drug. What follows is information on different drug types that can help identify what substance may be…
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There’s a new way to measure how much exposure young adults are getting to alcohol. A Medical News Today report reveals a new online tool from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to help officials determine how much radio advertising is getting through to…
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Doc Talk: Identifying and Treating Alcoholism 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,…
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The 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…
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Addiction 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…
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Doc 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…
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Name: 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…
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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
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The 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…
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Tuesday, 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…
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