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What Is the Link Between Gastric Bypass Surgery and Alcoholism?

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Gastric bypass surgery is a major medical procedure that has become increasingly popular recently. It is designed to help individuals more easily lose weight and improve their overall health. However, there have been reports of increased alcoholism after gastric bypass surgery. This raises questions about the relationship between gastric bypass and the development of substance …

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Why Do Alcoholics Lie?

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Alcoholism is a severe problem that can devastate the lives of alcoholics and those around them. One of the most common behaviors associated with alcoholism is lying. Alcoholics often lie to cover up their drinking, manipulate others, or hide their feelings and emotions. This behavior can be challenging for friends and family to understand from …

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What Is Being Dry Drunk?

/ By / Alcohol Addiction, Dry Drunk Syndrome, Mental Health Treatment

If you’re seeking help for alcohol addiction, you may have heard of dry drunk syndrome. For people in addiction recovery, the meaning of “dry drunk” is being sober but not yet making the necessary adjustments to lifestyle and behavior patterns to maintain sobriety in the long term. Call 1.844.768.0169 to speak with someone from the …

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Are Alcohol and Aggression Linked?

/ By / Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Treatment, Rehab

Anger is an intense but entirely normal emotion when something goes wrong or after someone has done you wrong or disappointed you. Conversely, aggression is the range of behaviors resulting in physical and psychological harm to yourself, others, or things. Drinking alcohol can make a person act in ways they wouldn’t normally, including being angry …

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Two people asking themselves, "Why do alcoholics blame others?"

Why Do Alcoholics Blame Others?

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Treatment

Being friends with or living with an alcoholic can be a frustrating experience for various reasons. You may often ask yourself, “Why do alcoholics blame others when the problem is theirs?” It might be helpful to remember that alcoholism is an actual and challenging medical condition requiring professional substance abuse treatment to overcome.  When someone …

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Getting Sober in Spring

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Aftercare Services, Alcohol Addiction

Spring is a critical time for renewal, growth, and transformation—all essential for getting sober. Professional help can make all the difference in your recovery journey if you want to get sober this spring. Call 1.844.768.0169 to speak with someone from The Right Step Houston about your vision of a sober spring and our alcohol addiction …

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Some Non-Alcoholic, Sober Drinks to Try Out

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment

During the holiday season, it can be challenging to remain sober. Many people recovering from alcohol addiction may feel pressured to drink at family gatherings and holiday parties. Fortunately, there are many alcohol-free drinks to choose from—such as sober beers—available on the market. You can even make your own sober cocktails. Call 1.844.768.0169 to speak …

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Tips for a Sober Valentine’s Day

/ By / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love, relationships, and friendship. It’s also an opportunity to show yourself some extra self-love. If you are recovering from addiction and want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you may find it challenging to make it through the day without compromising your sobriety. Call 1.844.768.0169 to speak with someone from …

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What Is Polysubstance Addiction?

/ By / Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse

When someone is struggling with an addiction, it is not uncommon to hear the term “polysubstance abuse.” That could also make you wonder, “What is polysubstance abuse?” When an individual is using and abusing more than one substance, they are struggling with not a substance use disorder (SUD) but polysubstance abuse disorder. Those struggling with …

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