The goal of an addiction treatment program is to meet the needs of its clients so that they can maximize their recovery. In many cases, there are overlaps between men and women when it comes to addiction. Still, the differences are significant enough that both women and men can greatly benefit from gender-specific treatment. Women’s […]
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Have you heard the phrase, addiction is a family disease? The ripple effects of someone’s struggles with a substance use disorder (SUD) reach every member of the immediate family, which can include biological and chosen family. Loving someone who has an addiction is painful and challenging for many reasons. It is easy to feel trapped
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Finding hope and support while facing addiction can be one of the most important and life-changing decisions. At The Right Step Houston, we care deeply about helping people overcome substance use and rediscover a life filled with meaning and connection. One key part of our care is our group therapy program—a safe, welcoming space where
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At The Right Step Houston, we understand that overcoming addiction requires more than just detoxing the body—it requires changing the mind. The efficacy of behavioral therapy for addiction treatment lies in its ability to help you shift your thinking to change your reactions, actions, and behavior. Often considered the go-to strategy for helping people with
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You may have heard the phrase, “Addiction is a family disease.” This saying holds some truth, as the impact of addiction extends far beyond the person struggling, affecting their loved ones in profound ways. Families are torn apart for several reasons—including loss of trust, eroded communications, and the chronic stress and worry that family members
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Trauma can deeply affect mental, emotional, and physical well-being, leading to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders (SUDs). Healing requires specialized care that addresses its lasting impact. At The Right Step Houston, we provide compassionate, evidence-based trauma therapy, including trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) and other mental health issues have been successfully treated with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) since researchers first developed it in the 1970s. Based on an earlier and also highly effective behavioral modality called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT provides a whole-person approach to treatment that’s based on principles of mindfulness to achieve
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Addiction affects many thousands of people across the United States, though not nearly enough of them have access to addiction treatment. Others don’t understand the benefits of addiction counseling. The stigma associated with addiction includes shame about having a substance use disorder (SUD) and distrust of the rehab process. Most people entrust their physical care
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Around 2,500 years ago, Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu shared this timeless insight: “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” In the last 50 years, psychology has studied
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The most effective way to treat a substance use disorder (SUD) is through evidence-based therapies provided in a professional rehab center. Whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is determined to be the best for you, the benefits of psychotherapy are incontrovertible. One of the modalities considered best practice in treating addiction is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). To
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