Addiction messes with the brain. We sort of know this already, don’t we? Insensitive phrases like “drugs make people crazy” paired with a few wild stories, and we all agree—yeah, they’re something going on up there. But do we actually understand the science behind addiction and the brain? Because this matters. Only when we grasp…
Addiction recovery is no early-morning 5k with a visible and definitive finish line. Instead, it is a marathon run on a long and winding road. One with markers along the path saying, “Yes! You’re going the right way,” and “Whoops, wrong turn,” and “Stop here for a quick rest,” and “Back on the path…
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be painful. When you reach out to help them get addiction treatment, they may or may not react positively. Much of it depends on their mindset and if they are open to change. For reference, you can check out the Transtheoretical Stages of Change model described in-depth…
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…
We’ve all heard men say, “Women are a mystery.” Allow me to elaborate on how this relates to addiction treatment – I promise it will make sense! Here I am, a full-grown gal, agreeing women are a mystery. After all, women house, birth and nourish life. We face seemingly insurmountable challenges as we make…
Teenagers are both a mystery and a marvel. If you have one, you know this. And simply questioning whether teen addiction treatment is something your family needs can be scary in and of itself. You remember being a teenage and having so much going on at once. Pressures, desires and fears are coming at…
Living in limbo. That’s where you’re at now—floating around between the not-knowing and the knowing. Perhaps your loved one struggles with substance abuse but perhaps, with fingers-crossed, not. There’s comfort to be found in the in-between, in the not knowing. But there’s purpose to be found in discovery. After all, if your family…
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…
The 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…
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…