The Cost Addiction Treatment: A Barrier to Healing Addiction Treatment, Rehab InformationBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Leave a commentThe cost of addiction treatment may pose as a barrier to healing for those in need of help. Families may find themselves at an impossible-feeling crossroads when it comes to getting addiction treatment for their loved ones. But low-cost, effective and evidence-based addiction treatment exist, and The Right Step DFW is working to ensure that…
Discovering Affordable Addiction Treatment in Dallas Fort Worth Addiction Treatment, opioid addiction, Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020Leave a commentBy 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…
Is My Loved One an Alcoholic? alcohol addiction, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerMay 13, 2020Leave a commentIs My Loved One an Alcoholic? What You Should Know About Alcoholism Many people who are living with alcoholics don’t know how to help them overcome their mental health disorders. If they only started drinking recently, you’re probably asking yourself – is my loved one an alcoholic? However, if you’ve been with them for a…
How to Help an Addict Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerApril 28, 2020Leave a commentWhen someone you care about is struggling with substance abuse addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. You’re concerned about them — and you may be suffering, too. The best hope for your loved one is to encourage them to get treatment compassionately. It’s not always easy to know how to help…
Will I Need Extended Rehab Care? Addiction Treatment, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerApril 9, 2020Leave a commentSubstance abuse can affect anyone at any time. As many as 21 million Americans suffer from some kind of substance abuse disorder – about 1 out of every 10 adults in the country. Whether abusing drugs or alcohol, individuals struggling with substance abuse typically develop a dependency or addiction. If you think that you might…
Safety at Rehab for Those with Mental Health Challenges: Don’t Let Coronavirus Take Your Peace mental health, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerApril 5, 2020Leave a commentYou’ve worked hard to find some level of peace and health with your mental health disorders. You may be taking medications and receiving therapy as you need to. Then a challenge like the current coronavirus comes along, and suddenly, you don’t feel so in-control anymore. You are afraid of what’s happening and are unsure of…
Inpatient Vs. Outpatient Treatment Addiction Treatment, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerFebruary 5, 2020Leave a commentFor those who are preparing to seek rehab treatment, you probably have heard about different treatment programs available. There are a variety of rehab programs, but they can mostly be narrowed down into two main categories: inpatient vs. outpatient treatment. When deciding which one is best for you, it’s vital to understand the differences between…
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate, Neither Should Addiction Treatment Addiction Treatment, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, Rehab InformationBy Nick JaworskiJanuary 16, 2020Leave a commentRoughly 23 million American adults will struggle with a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. That’s almost ten percent of the population! Sadly, of those 23 million people 75% reported not having received any help at all. Some people grow out of their addictions, some are able to help themselves, and…
Meet Me in the Middle: Why The Working Class Is Overlooked When It Comes To Addiction Addiction Treatment, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, opioid addiction, Rehab InformationBy Nick JaworskiJanuary 16, 2020Leave a commentThe 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…
What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Mean? Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerNovember 18, 2019Leave a commentWhat does evidence-based treatment mean? It is a form of primary care for addiction that is based on scientific study and years of research. Evidence-based treatment (EBT) encompasses a wide range of techniques for all stages of recovery. Treatment specialists who provide EBT must earn some level of certification and be licensed to practice addiction…
