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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Will I Need Extended Rehab Care? Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 17, 2020Leave a commentFighting through substance abuse is a little like riding a roller coaster. Addiction is properly classified as a disease, and sometimes doesn’t respond to treatment immediately, requiring several attempts before making progress. Given this reality, you might be wondering, “will I need extended rehab care?” With a relapse rate of 40 to 60 percent in…
Does Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction? Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonApril 15, 2020Leave a commentDealing with an addiction problem is a challenge for many people. Finding adequate treatment is so critical so that healing can occur. The key to developing a treatment plan is to work side by side with an experienced team of professionals who understand what will work best for you. Mindfulness meditation is one therapy that…
Safety At Rehab Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 10, 2020Leave a commentLike the rest of the world, we are staying on top of news regarding the Coronavirus. More importantly, we are following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization and asking clients to do the same. As social distancing measures tighten to shelter-in-place directives in many areas, we will continue…
Epidemic Vs. Pandemic and the Need to Get Sober Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 3, 2020Leave a commentTo better understand an epidemic vs. pandemic, take a look at what is going on in the world with COVID-19, or the Coronavirus. What started as an epidemic in December 2019, has now become a worldwide pandemic. An epidemic occurs when a contained area begins to experience a disease all at once. It is a…
Benefits of Group Therapy Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMarch 29, 2020Leave a commentGroup therapy involves a therapist working with more than one person at a session. At times, there are multiple therapists present. There are many benefits of group therapy as it allows people at different recovery stages to work together. This enables participants to understand the challenges at each stage. According to Mayo Clinic, group therapy…
