Alcohol plays a significant role in life for millions of Americans, often over many years. But while it’s common, the problems that come with drinking aren’t always addressed. Long-term alcohol use can seriously impact health and well-being. From the moment it enters your body, alcohol affects your brain, central nervous system (CNS), and organs. Over […]
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Millions of Americans suffer from an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This addiction has devastating effects on individuals and their families. The prevalence and availability of alcohol, a legal intoxicant, in all settings and circumstances, means that many people who have become dependent on the substance don’t realize it until their lives suffer some of the
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The overlap between addiction and other mental health conditions is high. When people are struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health challenge, it’s tempting to try to mask the symptoms through substance use. The reason mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) often co-occur is self-medication. The connection between depression and addiction is
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Isolation and loneliness are common among people with substance use disorders (SUDs). People with an addiction often push their friends and family away. But if someone you love has made the monumental decision to enter rehab, they need your support now more than ever. Offering addiction recovery support starts with understanding why your loved one
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No one chooses to develop an addiction to a drug, and often, people don’t realize they’ve done so until something happens to make the knowledge unavoidable. Substance use disorders (SUDs) put people at risk in several ways. Being dependent on any drug comes with dangers to body and mind, but withdrawal—the first step in recovery—can
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Researchers have established the connection between trauma and addiction. Researchers continuously learn more about the role of trauma in mental health generally and precisely how it affects the brain, including memory retrieval and impulse control. In a trauma therapy program like the one at The Right Step Houston, addiction and trauma-related symptoms are addressed simultaneously
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Millions of Americans over the age of 18 struggle with an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Of those, not enough receive the treatment they need and deserve to help them begin recovery. If you’re looking for a new start, look no further. The Right Step Houston can help. The first step in addiction recovery is to
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Vyvanse is a brand of stimulant drug known generically as lisdexamfetamine. It’s been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2007 for treating children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It was approved for use in adults with ADHD in 2008 and adolescents in 2011. Since 2015, Vyvanse has also been approved for treating
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For many people in recovery, both newly out of rehab and those who have more time in, the holidays can be extremely nerve-wracking. So many holiday-specific moments and emotions can trigger those in recovery that it’s helpful to have a plan ahead of time to help you navigate the “eat, drink, and be merry” season
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There are a few reasons people want to know how long meth stays in the body. For those who undergo drug testing, knowing when and for how long meth is detectable is important. But also, for anyone who wishes to stop using meth and begin recovery in a meth rehab center, the process of withdrawal—when
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