How to Help an Alcoholic Addiction, alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJuly 13, 2020Your 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…
Government Study Underscores the Dangers of Binge Drinking Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJuly 8, 2020The 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…
Quarantined with an Alcoholic Spouse Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy The Right StepJune 11, 2020Living 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…
How to Fill Your Time Sober in Quarantine alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Health, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 6, 2020Are 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.…
Staying Sober During Coronavirus Addiction, Addiction Recovery, alcohol and drug addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 1, 2020The 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…
How Substance & Process Addictions Differ Addiction, Detox, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepJune 1, 2020The 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…
Statistics on Substance Abuse: Understanding the Scope of Addiction Addiction, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepMay 29, 2020When 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…
Drinking and Driving: Know the Risks and Recognize the Need for Help alcohol and drug addiction, AlcoholismBy The Right StepMay 1, 2020Drinking and driving is an established high-risk behavior because it puts so many people in danger. Why do so many people do it, then? For those who use alcohol on a consistent basis, alcohol use disorder may be present even if they do not believe there is a problem. At The Right Step, a key…
On the Job Stress May Lead to Substance Abuse alcohol and drug addiction, Mental Health, SocietyBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020There are many factors that contribute to a person’s risk for addiction and substance abuse. Genetics may be one factor. A family history of substance abuse does not determine that a person will wind up in some form of addiction, but studies reveal that heredity can be a contributing factor. Another factor that leads to…
Underestimating Alcohol Consumption Can Be Risky alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy The Right StepApril 17, 2020Many people who drink alcohol may be wrong about how much they are consuming. A new survey finds that drinkers could be off by as much as 40 percent. The health survey found that people regularly misjudged both how much and how often they drink. Additionally, studies reveal that the full 80 percent of those…
