How Addictive is Alcohol? What You Need to Know alcohol and drug addiction, Alcoholism, BlogBy The Right StepNovember 13, 2019Those 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 share their experiences with alcohol. They probably didn’t even know alcohol is addictive enough to…
Women in the Military Drink Less Than Civilian Women, Study Finds alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepDecember 23, 2014In 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 combat situations. According to the current research consensus, women in the military drink more often…
How Does Binge Drinking Damage the Liver? alcohol and drug addictionBy The Right StepNovember 19, 2014Anyone 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 substantially worsen the overall amount of liver damage they ultimately sustain. In a study published…
Love, Sex Addiction at Root of Many Substance Use Disorders AddictionBy The Right StepNovember 9, 2014Adriana 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 started out as a weekend thing, but as work life and relationships—oh, the craziness of…
What Are the Effects of Alcohol on a Growing Teen? Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJanuary 27, 2014Despite 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 teens try alcohol before they reach graduation day. More than half of high school seniors…
Could Your Teen Be an Alcoholic? Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepJanuary 10, 2014Alcohol 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, meaning they consume five or more drinks at one sitting.
An Interview with Terri Edwards, Executive Director Austin Region InterviewBy The Right StepMay 24, 2013There 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 situations. At The Right Step Hill Country, that person is Terri Edwards. Determined and direct,…
An Interview with Vicki Piper, Program Counselor InterviewBy The Right StepMay 17, 2013Over 17 years ago, Vicki Piper made a decision that changed the rest of her life: She went to rehab. She met with a therapist; she worked the 12 Steps. Today, her recovery remains one of her top priorities as well as one of her most treasured accomplishments. Finding the Answers Within Vicki is finding…
Lipstick & Liquor : Documentary Thursday June 20th alcohol and drug addiction, Alcohol and Drug Treatment, SocietyBy The Right StepMay 13, 2013A documentary that delves into the growing rise of alcohol abuse among American women and their paths of recovery STUDIO MOVIE GRILL ~ Lewisville I35 & Corporate Drive Thursday, June 20th Doors Open: 6:30 pm Show starts: 7:00 pm Click Here to Purchase Tickets Lipstick and Liquor Documentary Trailer Questions? Diane@DianeMarketing.com 972-670-7078 ~ Panel Discussion…
The Cost of Rehab Pales in Comparison to Losses from Drug-Related Crime SocietyBy The Right StepMay 1, 2013Drug use is estimated to cost $6,120 per second in the U.S. In the time it took you to read that sentence, more than $12,000 vanished in lost productivity, criminal justice costs and drug-related crimes. Since 2007, the National Drug Intelligence Center estimates that drug use has cost the country $193 billion. In the current…
