Alcohol At Every Turn Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepAugust 4, 2008All over the world alcohol abuse is incredibly popular amongst all different age groups. Because of this, alcohol seems to be everywhere you turn. Take for instance the genre of popular culture, i.e., the TV. It’s almost inevitable that while sitting down on a Friday night you will see a commercial that glorifies the use… Details
A New Way To Kick Cocaine Addiction Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepAugust 1, 2008According to an article posted on MSNBC.com cocaine addicts may soon have an easier way to kick their habit. At the moment, two Baylor College of Medicine researchers are working on creating the very first vaccine whose main responsibility will be to help users stop craving the use of the drug. Dr. Tom Kosten, a… Details
Are The Punishments for DUI Harsh Enough? Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 30, 2008Texas is one of the leading states in the U.S. for alcohol-related traffic accidents. According to the Department of Public Safety, 98,349 arrests were made in Texas alone for drunk driving and a number this large makes you question whether or not the punishment for DUI offenses are hard enough on violators. My own personal… Details
The War On Drugs: A Losing Battle? Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 28, 2008Drug use is a widely abused epidemic that has been a problem for years. Research indicates that the use of illicit drugs varies by demographic group and by geographic area. This claim can be substantiated with statistics that demonstrate the amount of drug use in different U.S. states. Take for instance, the state of Texas.… Details
Prescription Drug Use A National Problem Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 25, 2008A Riverside, California psychiatrist wrote prescriptions in the lobby of his fitness club and outside of restaurants for $100 each. An Orange County man who sold plastic bags of narcotic painkillers had more than $1 million stashed in his house. Outside an LA pharmacy, people peddled drugs, while their counterparts sneaked inside to buy more.… Details
Heroin Addicts Clean Up With The Help Of A New Drug Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 23, 2008Heroin addiction is a deadly disease that affects drug users of all ages. Recent research has revealed that a drug known as buprenorphine may help heroin addicts stay clean according to a U.S. study. Over a 24-week period, 126 detoxified heroin-dependent patients were placed into a study that compared three different types of drug groups.… Details
A Crack Down On Underage Drinking Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 21, 2008The abuse of alcohol by underage drinkers has been problematic for many years due to the easy accessibility of the substance. Students who go off to college often get involved in social circles that invoke the pressure to drink in order to fit in with peers, and sadly the consequences that come from this can… Details
Alcohol and Energy Drinks: A Dangerous Combination Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2008College students are constantly looking for ways to pick themselves up from the all-night study sessions, the tedious homework assignments and the ever-popular college social life. In recent years, a growing trend among college students has been the emergence of energy drinks to help provide a stimulating boost for those long hours. Popular brands among… Details
How Many Are Hurt By Addiction? Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 16, 2008For someone struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, life can be a very difficult time. The consequences of addiction can lead to a number of life-changing events including job loss, divorce, not to mention an ongoing list of health problems. But what many addicts may not realize is that addiction is not an individual disease.… Details
Steroid Use Threatens Young Athletes Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 14, 2008So many young high school and college athletes look up to their favorite sports players for inspiration. The down side to this is that these young athletes also look up to these professional players for their actions, which many times are not so inspiring. According to a recent article, an increasing number of medical experts… Details
