Gummi Bears and Dragonfly: A New Wave of Teen Drug Abuse alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepOctober 22, 2011Just when you thought the teen drug scene couldn’t get any stranger, news reports boggle parents’ minds with new ways teens are getting high.
Emotional Sobriety PsychologyBy The Right StepOctober 21, 2011You can conquer others with power, but it takes true strength to conquer yourself. – Lao Tzu, Philosopher I asked Dr. Jason Powers, our Chief Medical Officer to help me write on this topic and here is what we came up with: There are actually two types of sobriety: physical and emotional. Physical sobriety is… Details
Two Sides of Addiction for Betty Ford and Amy Winehouse Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, celebrity death, celebrity drug addiction, celebrity substance abuse, clinicsBy The Right StepAugust 1, 2011In the last few weeks, two very famous and influential women passed: Betty Ford, wife of former President Gerald Ford and founder of the Betty Ford Center, and Amy Winehouse, an influential British singer known for her unique combination of soul, jazz, and R&B. These two women achieved fame and recognition in different arenas–Betty Ford… Details
LGBTQ People, Mental Health, and Societal Healing Mental HealthBy The Right StepJune 29, 2011Among young people ages 15 to 24, suicide is the third-leading cause of death, and among young people of the same age group who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT), the number of suicides is reported to be five times higher than among their heterosexual counterparts. According to a study reported in the… Details
Over-Exposure to Television and Media Linked To Childrens’ Personality, Behavior Disorders AdolescentsBy The Right StepApril 27, 2011As millions of children spend hours staring alone at video games, computer screens or televisions, psychologists are formally recognizing that the impacts can be quite serious, even naming a new disorder to the 2013 version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMMD).
K2, Spice: The New "Fake" Marijuana alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepApril 12, 2011Parents who try to keep their kids away from illicit drugs like marijuana may now have something else to worry about – “fake pot.” Fake pot simulates the effects of marijuana, and up until recently, has been perfectly legal. Although authorities are aware of these drugs, new substitutes are making their way to gas stations… Details
Five Rock Bands That Have Lost Members to the Disease of Addiction celebrity drug addictionBy The Right StepMarch 28, 2011Mike Starr, former bassist for Alice In Chains, passed away on March 8, 2011. Some media outlets reported that it related to his struggles with the disease of addiction. While the cause of death has not yet been determined, it is clear that Starr endured a long battle with the disease of addiction, attempting several… Details
Cyber Bullying Leads to Depression TeensBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2011Today’s bullying has reached new levels. Gone are the days when things were dealt with face-to-face. Today’s bullies can simply take to Facebook to conduct their smear campaigns for the whole world to see and can even remain anonymous doing it. Also, because of the anonymity and lack of personal contact that the Internet affords,… Details
The Holidays and Sobriety 12 Step, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholics AnonymousBy The Right StepNovember 29, 2010Fall is in the air! The warm days of summer are leaving us and the holidays are upon us. The holidays bring us together with friends and family and can be a joyous time. For people early in addiction recovery, the holidays can be a very stressful and difficult time. There are parties and dinners… Details
The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Alcoholics Anonymous, Teen Drinking, Teen Drug AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 16, 2010The Top Five Reasons to Never Touch Alcohol or Drugs Everyone knows that living as a drug addict or an alcoholic is not a desirable, positive lifestyle. However, many people believe using drugs and drinking alcohol is fine as long as you don’t take it to the extreme. Having a balanced view of life and… Details
