You might feel like this is a no-brainer, that being good to yourself by getting a good night’s sleep in alcohol rehab is a critical piece of recovery. But, as you may have already figured out, your time in alcohol rehabilitation is special, so it is imperative that you sleep well. Here Are 5…
Living with an alcoholic spouse can feel hopeless. It can take over your life. You may find yourself playing the role of “fixer,” constantly picking up their messes. Alcoholics often leave a trail of broken promises and relationships as well as financial issues in their wake. You may be living with physical or emotional abuse.…
You love him. You hate him. He’s warm and kind and then out of nowhere, he’s violent and terrifying. Figuring out how to help an alcoholic husband, especially when he is also prone to losing his temper, can be very difficult and dangerous.
Your loved one has an alcohol use disorder. Perhaps you have tried everything you can think of to help. So far, you have not succeeded. But do you know how to help an alcoholic? At The Right Step, we are here to help give you the information and knowledge you need to understand how to…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a first-of-its-kind report that shows how alcohol is cutting millions of American lives short by several decades. The report separates binge drinking from alcoholism and even distinguishes between long-term, health-related deaths and more immediate causes of death related to alcohol use. While both long-term…
Living with an alcoholic partner is difficult on any day, and even more so when you are quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There are ways to cope with being quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. There is help for the individual with an alcohol use disorder and help for family members. This is true even in…
Are you wondering how you are supposed to fill your time sober in quarantine? Perhaps you know that you need a comprehensive treatment program. The Right Step continues serving clients in need of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic. A difficult task for individuals in recovery is how to fill your time sober during this quarantine.…
The social distancing, quarantines, business closures, and other actions taken because of the coronavirus present special challenges for individuals in recovery. The staff at The Right Step recognize the issues that you have with isolation, anxiety, and the possibility of substance use during this pandemic situation. There are ways to stay sober during coronavirus and…
The differences between substance addiction and process addiction are substantial. Most people have never heard the term “process addiction” and erroneously assume it is the same as substance addiction. The truth is that there are some substantial differences between substance and process addictions. The Right Step is here to help you understand what you need…
When addiction happens at home, you are facing a life-challenging situation. You need to seek help. Yet, as you are trying to understand how this happened and what can be done about it, consider a few key statistics on substance abuse. When you do, you will see just how worrisome the current trend is. At…