What are Co-occurring Disorders Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonMay 29, 2020Leave a commentSubstance abuse presents enormous challenges. Sometimes, mental health issues such as anxiety or depression magnify those challenges. Science has a name for this: “co-occurring disorders.” But what are co-occurring disorders? And how do you successfully get treatment for them? Also known as “dual-diagnosis” disorders, co-occurring disorders are very common. For reasons doctors are just now… Details
Triggers of An Anxiety Attack Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMay 26, 2020Leave a commentYou’re sweating. Your heart is pounding, you feel dizzy and are convinced the world is coming to an end. You’re having an anxiety attack. And it puts you at risk of problems such as substance abuse. But what are the triggers of an anxiety attack? That’s the crazy thing. There may not be a trigger.… Details
Signs of An Anxiety Attack Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonMay 22, 2020Leave a commentYour heart is beating fast. You feel dizzy, your palms are sweaty, your stomach is upset, and you feel like something bad is about to happen. You may be experiencing the signs of an anxiety attack, where the body’s fight or flight system goes into overdrive without warning. Anxiety attacks are one of the most… Details
Importance of Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMay 19, 2020Leave a commentSubstance abuse disorders and mental illnesses are difficult enough to deal with on their own. But sometimes they occur simultaneously. This condition is known as a “dual diagnosis disorder.” Coping with both conditions at the same time poses twice the level of difficulty and highlights the importance of dual diagnosis treatment. The protocols for treating… Details
Signs of Depression Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonMay 15, 2020Leave a commentDepression is among the nation’s most common mental illnesses. It is a widespread and serious condition that, in many instances, requires medical treatment — either counseling, medication, or both. Depression can also exist concurrently with substance abuse disorders, requiring an even more comprehensive form of treatment. But what are the signs of depression? The signs… Details
Dangers of Binge Drinking Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonMay 12, 2020Leave a commentMany of us enjoy having an adult beverage from time to time. It’s refreshment. But for some people, drinking alcohol, and getting drunk, becomes the sole purpose of a night out. It’s called binge drinking. And the dangers of binge drinking can take you down the wrong road. The problem of binge drinking is especially… Details
Benefiting from Individualized Care Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMay 8, 2020Leave a commentMillions of people enter drug and alcohol rehab each year. But treatment today is far more complicated than the “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” approach of yesterday. Substance abuse is a tricky disease that manifests itself differently in each individual. And we’re learning more every day about how patients are benefiting… Details
Risk of Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMay 5, 2020Leave a commentDrinking beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages is a rite of passage in our society. Many young people look forward to their 21st birthdays because they can now purchase alcohol legally. But as we’ve all learned, far too painfully, alcohol can become a problem, and not just for young people. And when it does become… Details
What is An Addiction Specialist? Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonMay 1, 2020Leave a commentSubstance abuse turns your life upside down. You find yourself in a position where drugs or alcohol become the most important thing in your life. It causes problems with work, health, and relationships. If you’ve been considering treatment, you might be asking, “What is an addiction specialist?” Addiction specialists apply their expertise through hospitals, doctor’s… Details
Why Do I Need Alcohol Abuse Counseling? Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol TreatmentBy Right Step HoustonApril 29, 2020Leave a comment“Why do I need alcohol abuse counseling?” It’s a painful question, both to ask and to answer. But it can also be helpful — a signal that someone has hit bottom and may be ready to seek professional help. At a minimum, the question of “why do I need alcohol abuse counseling” presents an opportunity… Details
