How to Help an AddictDrug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 17, 2020Witnessing a friend or family member descend into addiction can be excruciating. You want to guide your loved one back from the depths. Learning how to help an addict can make a significant difference, both for you and for them. Even then, due to factors beyond your control, it might not be possible. But knowing… Details
Does Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction?Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonApril 15, 2020Dealing 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… Details
Safety At RehabAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 10, 2020Like 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… Details
Do I Need THC Addiction Treatment?Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, UncategorizedBy Right Step HoustonApril 8, 2020People who use marijuana either regularly or occasionally are at risk for addiction. As you probably know, tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is the main ingredient in this drug that results in people feeling high. THC is the substance that produces the euphoria. It can also make people feel relaxed and calm. It works on the brain… Details
Epidemic Vs. Pandemic and the Need to Get SoberAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonApril 3, 2020To 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… Details
What Is THC?Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonApril 1, 2020As society moves towards beginning to accept marijuana use by legalizing it, more and more people will likely start using it. As more people use marijuana, it’s important to ask the question — what is THC, and how is it related to marijuana? Like any substance, marijuana can be abused causing negative effects on the… Details
Benefits of Group TherapyAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMarch 29, 2020Group 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… Details
How to Prevent a Panic AttackAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction TreatmentBy Right Step HoustonMarch 22, 2020About 11% of the US population suffers from panic attacks every year, and this statistic includes doctors. Experts are still trying to figure out how to prevent a panic attack as they don’t fully understand why they occur. A panic attack is very distressing, sometimes frightening, and physically and mentally fatiguing. If you or your… Details
CBT vs DBTAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMarch 15, 2020If you’re looking for an effective rehab program for your loved one, you might get stuck at deciding between CBT vs. DBT. Therapy is essential for those struggling as it provides the best way to address the root causes of the addiction. With the help of professional therapists, you’ll receive tools and support to restore… Details
Signs of CodependencyAlcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Right Step HoustonMarch 12, 2020Codependency is a term initially used to describe the situation experienced by the spouses of alcoholics. However, research now reveals that the signs of codependency are more prevalent in the general population. For example, a person in a dysfunctional family or taking care of a sick parent is likely to be codependent. The good news… Details
