Heroin continues to be a major disruptor of lives even though this drug’s highly addictive qualities are well known. Originally synthesized from opium for medical use as a pain reliever, heroin no longer has any legitimate applications in medicine and is a Schedule I narcotic. Other, even more potent opioids are still prescribed for pain. […]
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Women experience addiction at rates nearly as high as men. Women are slightly less prone to misusing drugs than men but are equally prone to dependence and addiction if they do. Though many of the signs of addiction are similar between the genders, at The Right Step Houston, we focus on the specific needs of
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Millions of Americans suffer from substance use disorders (SUDs). Treatments work in helping people begin recovery and achieve their goal of sobriety, but only a small fraction of people who struggle ever access addiction treatment. At The Right Step Houston, we want to provide the best care we can for those who need it. In
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Methamphetamine (meth) is a powerful stimulant that was created for medical purposes but has since become widely available in dangerous and unregulated forms. Sadly, this highly addictive drug can take a serious toll on both the body and mind, with some effects being long-term or even permanent. If you or someone you care about is
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Morphine abuse is on the rise once more in the United States, as evidenced by an increase in emergency room (ER) visits due to morphine overdose in states like Texas. Morphine is an opiate like heroin derived from the opium poppy. Despite being less potent than heroin, morphine is nevertheless highly addictive. If you or
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Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) and chronic anxiety, a dual diagnosis treatment program can help. For those struggling with anxiety alongside alcohol or drug abuse, The Right Step Houston offers support
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Alcohol plays a significant role in life for millions of Americans, often over many years. But while it’s common, the problems that come with drinking aren’t always addressed. Long-term alcohol use can seriously impact health and well-being. From the moment it enters your body, alcohol affects your brain, central nervous system (CNS), and organs. Over
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Millions of Americans suffer from an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This addiction has devastating effects on individuals and their families. The prevalence and availability of alcohol, a legal intoxicant, in all settings and circumstances, means that many people who have become dependent on the substance don’t realize it until their lives suffer some of the
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The overlap between addiction and other mental health conditions is high. When people are struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health challenge, it’s tempting to try to mask the symptoms through substance use. The reason mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) often co-occur is self-medication. The connection between depression and addiction is
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Isolation and loneliness are common among people with substance use disorders (SUDs). People with an addiction often push their friends and family away. But if someone you love has made the monumental decision to enter rehab, they need your support now more than ever. Offering addiction recovery support starts with understanding why your loved one
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