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Is Cocaine a Stimulant?

Cocaine has a long history in America, including being an ingredient in Coca-Cola and widely used for medical purposes until the early 1900s. Cocaine use was at its peak during the 1980s. Powder cocaine was expensive and associated with wealth and prestige, while crack cocaine was cheap and poured into the inner cities. The crack […]

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What Are the Signs of Adderall Addiction?

Millions of young people and adults in the U.S. live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They may have trouble paying attention and often face other challenges in their daily lives. Doctors often try to help them find relief through medication. One of the most popular prescriptions for ADHD is Adderall. The stimulant drug can help people

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Myths About ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder for adults and children alike. In 2020, there were a reported 366.33 million adults around the world that were affected by ADHD.1 If you or someone you love has been impacted—you’re not alone. What can make the diagnosis harder, though, are some of the myths commonly

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How Does Marijuana Impact Depression

The increased availability of marijuana and its legalization in several regions of the U.S. has many people exploring its benefits in relation to mental health. However, when it comes to depression, deciding to use marijuana to self-medicate can be a serious matter. While marijuana may offer temporary peace of mind, it’s not a substitute for

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How Anxiety Is Impacted by Alcohol

Dealing with anxiety can be challenging, and alcohol may seem like a temporary solution to alleviate the symptoms. However, the long-term effects of alcohol on anxiety can be detrimental. Dual diagnosis treatment is essential for individuals struggling with both anxiety and alcohol addiction. At The Right Step Hill Country, we offer a range of programs

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Does Substance Abuse Affect OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can often be so debilitating that those living with it turn to drugs and alcohol to try and cope. This unhealthy coping mechanism often leads to substance abuse and subsequent addiction. Because of this relationship, OCD and addiction are common co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders are identified when someone has a substance use

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How Cocaine Affects Your Mental Health

While not everyone who uses cocaine recreationally becomes addicted, for those who do, the lasting effects can be quite serious. It’s, therefore, important to get quality support if you or a loved one has developed cocaine dependency. Gaining some understanding of how cocaine affects mental health is a great place to start.  In many cases,

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Outpatient Addiction Resources Near San Antonio, TX

Like many cities throughout the United States, San Antonio continues to struggle with the drug epidemic. Many of its residents get entangled in drugs and develop potentially deadly addictions. Addiction is not a one-size-fits-all problem, so various treatment approaches are needed. But for a program to work, you must be willing to commit to it

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What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Many people struggling with substance use or mental health disorders ask, “What are co-occurring disorders?” Co-occurring disorders occur when both of these conditions manifest at the same time. There is no distinct pattern to which of the two conditions develops first. An individual can develop a mental disorder first, then a substance use disorder, or

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