4 Signs of Substance Abuse – Is Drug Rehab Next?alcohol addiction, drug addiction, residential addiction treatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 30, 2021Do you worry about a loved one misusing drugs or alcohol? If you suspect a friend or family member might be hiding an addiction, you may want guidance on what to do next. Is drug rehab necessary? You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out to your loved one. It’s OK…
What You Should Know If Your Partner RelapsesAddiction TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneMarch 9, 2021If 2020 was your jam, we salute you. For most of us, though, it was a rough year. Careers, health, relationships, security—so many things felt as though they hung in the balance or maybe even slipped away. As a result, many people found themselves moving from recovery into a relapse. And it’s no surprise, really. As you’ll…
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…
Mixing Benzos and Alcohol Is Dangerousalcohol addiction, drug addictionBy Andrea BakerJuly 13, 2020A wide array of medications gives warnings about not using them with alcohol. This is because alcohol is a psychoactive substance that can trigger effects on the mind and body, and it can interact with medications that also act on the body’s systems. If you want to learn more about the health risk of combining…
Dangers of Mixing SubstancesAddiction Treatment, drug addictionBy Andrea BakerJuly 6, 2020Mixing substances has become a rising public health concern globally, especially in more affluent communities. Drugs such as alcohol or prescription medications can be harmful when taken in larger and unregulated doses. Responsible consumption is critical to minimize risk, but when drugs are taken in combination with other substances, there are greater risks involved. There…
Importance of Dual Diagnosis TreatmentAddiction Treatment, mental healthBy Andrea BakerMay 27, 2020What Is the Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment? Co-occurring mental disorders affect an estimated 8.9 million individuals in the US, and the majority of those with the condition don’t get the medical attention they deserve. Mental health disorders can ruin your life when left untreated for long. As such, it’s vital to seek immediate help…