The concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly have no bounds. We’re worried about our health, our families, our jobs, and our safety. Here’s another challenge, for people struggling with substance abuse or prone to stress: Staying sober during coronavirus. Here at Right Step Houston, we understand maintaining sobriety can be a challenge. As […]
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With the current pandemic spreading around the world, it’s not surprising that a lot of people are more anxious than they used to be. Rates of anxiety and depression generally rise during times of crisis, mostly because people aren’t sure what’s going to happen next or how their lives might be changed or affected. Learning
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It’s painful to watch a family member or close friend struggle with excessive drinking. You want the best for them always, and to believe that they have their lives under control. But if you’ve watched the problems mount, you may be wondering, “is my loved one an alcoholic?” Understanding how to answer that question puts
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You’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.
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Your 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
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Substance 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
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Depression 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
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Many 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
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Millions 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
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Drinking 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
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