[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alcoholism is a disease that can strike many unexpected people. As a result, you must understand the signs of a functioning alcoholic. That’s why we at The Right Step prepared this simple guide. It will help you know whether or not you …
Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic That You Need to Understand Read More »
Many people that drink alcohol start out drinking with friends, or in other social situations. Perhaps you began drinking alcohol at the family dinner table during the holidays. Having a drink or two does not seem like it would cause …
Drug addiction wrecks the lives of those it encounters. It will destroy bodies and homes, families and the mind. Substance abuse may sneak up on a person slowly or it could come in like a flood. But when it gets …
Those battling alcohol addiction may vow that if they knew how addictive is alcohol, they would have never taken the first drink. This conversation may come up in group therapy or sober groups, such as Alcohol Anonymous (AA), where clients …
In the U.S., military service is linked with increased risks for potentially dangerous substance abuse related to the consumption of alcohol and prescription medications. Risks are especially high in servicemen and servicewomen stationed in combat zones or actively exposed to …
Women in the Military Drink Less Than Civilian Women, Study Finds Read More »
Anyone who regularly consumes alcohol in excessive amounts can eventually develop moderate, severe or even life-threatening degrees of liver damage. Researchers are well aware that long-term heavy drinkers who also participate in the drunkenness-producing, short-term practice called binge drinking can …
Adriana knew deep down she had a drinking problem but didn’t know exactly how it had gotten so bad. She had liked drinking since high school, but for a long time, she could take it or leave it. It had …
Love, Sex Addiction at Root of Many Substance Use Disorders Read More »
Despite the fact that statistics in recent years show that teenage drinking has decreased, it is still a significant problem among young people. Alcohol is the most frequently abused substance by teenagers. Pediatric professional journals report that three quarters of …
What Are the Effects of Alcohol on a Growing Teen? Read More »
Alcohol is the substance most frequently abused by teenagers in America. According to medical reports, 14 percent of teens admit to having been drunk at least once in the past 12 months. Eight percent of teens who drink, binge drink, …
There comes a point in many people’s recovery journey when they just “need a dose of Terri.” They need someone who cares unconditionally, who won’t be repelled by their anger or give up on them even in the most difficult …
An Interview with Terri Edwards, Executive Director Austin Region Read More »