Women and Addiction: You’re Not AloneAddiction Treatment, women's addiction treatment, women's rehabBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 23, 2021We’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…
Does My Teen Need Addiction Treatment?Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Rehab Information, residential addiction treatment, teen addiction treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 2, 2021Teenagers 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…
5 Signs of Substance Abuse in a Family MemberAddiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, men's addiction treatment, men's rehab, women's addiction treatment, women's rehabBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 16, 2021Living 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: The Role of Family Supportalcohol addiction, drug addiction, men's addiction treatment, opioid addiction, women's addiction treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 3, 2021Overcoming 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 Addiction Treatment: A Barrier to HealingAddiction Treatment, Rehab InformationBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020The 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 WorthAddiction Treatment, opioid addiction, Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020By 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…
What Is An Addiction Specialist?Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Andrea BakerApril 30, 2020Treating drug addiction is a skill that takes training, practice, and patience. When someone struggles with substance abuse, whether it is drugs or alcohol, there are a variety of challenges. Because addiction is a disease, individuals can rarely heal on their own. Thus, recovery requires support and professional help. When individuals enter addiction treatment like…
How to Help an AddictAddiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Rehab, Rehab InformationBy Andrea BakerApril 28, 2020When 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…
How to Stop Drug AbuseAddiction Treatment, drug addiction, RehabBy Andrea BakerApril 21, 2020Drug addiction can negatively impact a person’s life in a variety of ways. It can destroy their health, finances, career, and relationships. Unfortunately, those living with an addiction may not be willing to admit they have a problem, or they could believe it is impossible to overcome their dependency; however, it is never too late…
Can Mindfulness Meditation Work For Addiction?Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, RehabBy Andrea BakerApril 14, 2020You may have wondered, “Can mindfulness meditation work for addiction, and if so, how?” Studies show that mindfulness meditation practices benefit people who suffer from substance use disorder in their recovery efforts. Accredited rehab facilities have known this all along. They’ve seen proof in the thousands of former substance abusers that have successfully completed mindfulness…
