The Dangers of Wine Mom Culture Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Right Step HoustonJuly 15, 2020Leave a commentThroughout American society, you might hear references to wine mom culture. Unfortunately, these references are also normalizing the alcoholism from which many moms are suffering. Catchphrases include, “I wine because my kinds whine,” or “Mommy juice.” Either way, these phrases emblazoned on coffee mugs, tote bags, and wine glasses are dangerous promotions of wine mom…
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…
Stages of Alcoholism Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol TreatmentBy Right Step HoustonFebruary 25, 2020Leave a commentAlcoholism doesn’t happen overnight. If so, it would be easy to identify and easy to treat. Instead, alcoholism slowly progresses over months, years, or even decades. The stages of alcoholism can occur so slowly that addiction may seem normal by the time a person has a problem. For this reason, it is important to identify…
Is Alcoholism Hereditary? Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol TreatmentBy Right Step HoustonFebruary 20, 2020Leave a commentAddiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain, particularly areas of motivation and reward. However, one of the questions that scientists continue to explore is whether alcoholism is genetic and how much hereditary traits factor into an addiction. In other words, if someone in your family is an alcoholic, how likely are you to…
