You might be surprised by what research has to say about the use and abuse of prescription drugs in women. Unless, of course, you’ve lived the statistics. Statistics like: Women are more likely than men to take prescription drugs. Primary drugs prescribed to adult women under the age of 60 include antidepressants and the…
Overcoming addiction is a tough—but totally doable—goal made all the more possible with supportive companions. Yes, we’re talking about family! Continued healing and growth are up to the person working through addiction, but no one can do either of those things without the help of others. Family support plays a huge role in…
By Kelli Galpin If you have ever tried discovering addiction treatment options, you know that the process can be overwhelming. Trying to understand whether an option is affordable or not can be enough to paralyze your next move. The Right Step Dallas-Fort Worth knows that it’s a lot to take in, so we do…
We hear about the impact of the opioid epidemic regularly on the news. We’re affected by it in our communities. Most people know someone dealing with the pain of it. Yet, what holds people back from quitting? The problems are complex. However, one reason is that people are concerned about withdrawal effects. This is understandable.…
The opioid crisis continues to expand into suburbs and more affluent areas, and now we’ve started to hear the message that “addiction doesn’t discriminate.” The statement is meant to showcase that addiction can affect people regardless of economic status, to change the way we view those struggling with addiction. On the one hand, this…
In 2017, President Trump issued an executive order declaring a public health emergency in response to the increasingly deadly opioid epidemic. Opioid epidemic statistics show that fatal heroin overdoses have increased by more than 400% since 2010, while drug overdoses have become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Opioid…