The Impact of Combining Benzos and Alcohol alcohol treatment, drug addiction, Drug InformationBy dreamscapeJuly 16, 2020Leave a commentBenzodiazepines, which treat many types of conditions, primarily in the mental health category, have strict warnings to avoid taking them with alcohol. Combining benzos and alcohol can lead to many issues. These include overdosing, having too strong of an effect, and creating dependence on both substances. At The Right Step Hill Country, our dual diagnosis…
Addiction and Physical Health Amid COVID-19 Addiction Treatment, drug addiction, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeApril 4, 2020Leave a commentThere are a lot of ways to protect yourself from viruses, bacteria, and other types of infection. With the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic spreading around the globe, it’s more important than ever to focus on increasing that level of protection. Among the options for doing that is breaking free of addiction and living a life that’s…
What is THC? Addiction Treatment, Drug InformationBy dreamscapeApril 3, 2020Leave a commentIf you’re going to ask the question “What is THC?” it’s best to ask the man who discovered it. In 1964 Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, an Israeli organic chemist, isolated the active compound tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, from the Cannabis sativa plant. Now a professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mechoulam has been…
Opioid Epidemic Statistics Addiction Treatment, drug addiction, Drug InformationBy dreamscapeDecember 29, 2019Leave a commentDeaths and health problems from opioid addiction and overdose continue to climb each year in the United States. Opioid epidemic statistics include all genders, ages, ethnicities, and social demographics. Virtually no one is immune to the epidemic. As more people feel the effects of long-term opioid use, the need for quality opioid addiction treatment programs…
4 Myths About Drugs and Alcohol That Lead to Addiction drug addiction, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeDecember 20, 2019Leave a commentWhen hearing myths about drugs, you should first ask yourself where the source of information is coming from. Can you rely on your friends more than an expert in drug research? Is a celebrity more reliable than a treatment specialist? Should your thoughts be governed by cultural acceptance or science-based facts? Understanding the truth about…
Does Insurance Cover Rehab? Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeNovember 20, 2019Leave a commentDoes insurance cover rehab? For most treatment centers, the rehab admissions process includes viewing your policy to determine what your plan covers. Insurance coverage varies depending on your insurance provider, your policy, and whether the treatment is in the carrier’s network. When it comes to addiction treatment insurance, there are a lot of factors that…
Is Addiction a Disease? Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeNovember 10, 2019Leave a commentIs addiction a disease? This question is largely debated in the professional field of addiction treatment. Understanding the nature of addiction helps both the therapist and the addict adopt the right treatment plan that sustains a long-term recovery. Therefore, while the question ‘Is addiction a disease?’ is not paramount to successful recovery, knowing the answer…
Signs of Codeine Addiction Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeSeptember 20, 2019Leave a commentIt’s a shame when people use a useful substance like codeine as a weapon with which to hurt themselves. We see it all the time in our The Right Step Hill Country addiction treatment center in San Antonio, Texas. Clients check into rehab with serious physical, mental, and personal problems because of codeine addiction. Sometimes,…
Signs of Adderall Addiction Addiction Treatment, Drug Information, RehabBy dreamscapeSeptember 18, 2019Leave a commentAdderall is a prescription drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Unfortunately, some people don’t use it as prescribed or use it for a recreational high. Adderall is often referred to as a study drug because adolescents in high school and college sometimes use it to stay awake for study sessions. Keep reading…
