What is Dual Diagnosis?Alcohol Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonJanuary 4, 2020Addiction can not only impact your cognition, judgment, and relationships, but it can also aggravate and cause mental health disorders. Worse still, you can develop a co-occurring condition that requires dual diagnosis treatment. But what is dual diagnosis and how common is it? Each year, more than 30 million Americans ages 12 and older use… Details
Opioid Epidemic StatisticsDrug Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 23, 2019According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In addition, nearly two million people abuse opioids annually. Opioid epidemic statistics make up a significant percentage of overall drug and alcohol abuse in the United States. Opioids make up a combination of illicit drugs and prescription… Details
Emotional Effects of AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 17, 2019People drink for different reasons: relaxation, recreation, self-medication, etc. The reason why a person may continue drinking is because of the emotional effects of alcohol on the brain. Alcohol can often induce momentary feelings of pleasure or happiness. The occasional user may drink a bit to wind down with friends after a stressful day. However,… Details
Strategies for Enjoying a Sober HolidaysDrug Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 9, 2019Holidays present a lot of challenges for someone going through recovery from addiction. This time of the year is filled with parties and other events. The temptation to drink is everywhere. However, you are determined to stay clean. This may involve help from a Houston, TX outpatient treatment program and relying on the skills you… Details
How Addictive is Alcohol?Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 7, 2019According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, nearly 15 million Americans are addicted to alcohol. In addition, over 85,000 people die from alcohol each year. A recent CNN report revealed that alcohol is one of the most addictive substances in the world, alongside heroin, cocaine, nicotine, and barbiturates.… Details
Debunking Common Myths About DrugsDrug Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonDecember 3, 2019Drug use is often glamorized in movies and TV shows, tied to cultural norms and accepted in many segments of society. As such, it is easy to see why people believe myths about drugs instead of finding out the facts. Peer pressure and clever marketing often influence a person’s views about drugs, thus leading them… Details
How to Make It a Sober Thanksgiving This YearRehabBy Right Step HoustonNovember 25, 2019Thanksgiving and celebration go hand in hand. However, the festivities in the past may have gone a bit too far. But this year is different, as you celebrate your recovery and a whole new you. If you want a sober Thanksgiving this year, then you will need to prepare for the cravings and temptations that… Details
What is Evidence Based Therapy?RehabBy Right Step HoustonNovember 18, 2019Therapists in addiction treatment centers in Houston, TX, take a scientific approach to treating addiction. The approach is based on years of study, research, and observation. As such, they adopt evidence based therapy (EBT) to help individuals recover from substance abuse. What is evidence based therapy? What is Evidence Based Therapy? Treatment specialists use evidence… Details
How Dangerous is an Alcohol Blackout?Alcohol AddictionBy Right Step HoustonNovember 11, 2019How dangerous is an alcohol blackout? A blackout is dangerous because, although you appear to conscious or even active, you may have no memory of the blackout or what went on while you were blacked out. Furthermore, a blackout is often an indication that you have far exceeded your alcohol limit. Blackouts, or alcohol-induced amnesia,… Details
National Substance Abuse Prevention MonthSubstance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonNovember 4, 2019Every year, millions of people in the U.S. are affected by substance abuse. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is a time to remember those who have lost their battle with addiction. It is also a time for each of us to strengthen our resolve to promote addiction awareness. Individuals, organizations, and communities can work together… Details
