With proper anxiety treatment, you can get back to living your life. But it’s not always that easy or quick. Sometimes, anxiety or other mental health issues create additional problems such as addiction, especially during a pandemic. When that happens, you might not be taking good care of yourself. During a pandemic like the current […]
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Over just a few short weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. The decision to issue statewide stay-at-home orders was vital to preserve public health. But the orders did not come without consequences. The Right Step Hill Country is here to help you if you are quarantined with an alcoholic spouse and are suffering from
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Being there for a friend or loved one who is struggling with addiction can be one of the most difficult challenges of your life. You may not know how to help an addict or how to approach the problem, especially if the person in question is in denial about their addiction. Furthermore, you may have
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The recent legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions has led to its increased use for both medicinal as well as recreational purposes. Not all the effects of marijuana use have been positive. If your life or the life of someone you love has been affected by the use of marijuana, you may ask, “do I
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Every person is different, and so is their road into addiction — and out of it. That’s one reason a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment simply doesn’t work well for everyone. Yes, every person entering a rehab program wants to break the cycle of addiction and prepare themselves to live a sober and more positive
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Treating drug addiction is a skill that takes training, practice, and patience. If you’ve ever wondered what an addiction specialist does, you’re not alone. With so many different titles around, it can be challenging. It’s a good time to clear up any confusion so you know what you’re getting into and who you’ll be dealing
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Staying in is usually a privilege, but with the new measures of self-quarantine imposed by the US government to help stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s become the norm. No work, no school, and no unnecessary travel makes for a lot of together time with the family. And while that’s not generally a bad thing,
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There 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
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Addiction is a chronic disease that develops over time. In fact, the development can be so slow, that many people including the addict, may not realize they are going through the stages of addiction. One of the reasons for this is that people often grow accustomed to addiction or choose to ignore the symptoms. There
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Psychotherapy is a broad term for a range of treatments that help clients with addiction or mental disorders. While treatment professionals define psychotherapy in different ways, the goal is essentially the same: help clients recover from substance abuse and manage the symptoms of a disorder. Psychotherapy helps clients to look inward to find the source
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