What is Wine Mom Culture?Addiction Treatment, alcohol treatmentBy dreamscapeJuly 20, 2020Leave a commentHave you seen posts on social media that extol the virtues of grabbing a wine bottle to deal with the stress of motherhood? Wine mom culture is prevalent in media, especially if you are in any parenting group online. This culture creates many problems. This includes normalizing alcohol abuse, promoting alcohol as a self-medication method,… Details
The Impact of Combining Benzos and Alcoholalcohol 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… Details
Recognizing the Dangers of Mixing SubstancesAddiction Treatment, alcohol treatmentBy dreamscapeJuly 13, 2020Leave a commentMany drugs have interactions when you take them alongside other substances. They could cause you to have an increased or decreased effect, have effects that are only seen in that particular combination, or result in serious complications. The dangers of mixing substances can potentially be fatal, but even less severe side effects can be problematic.… Details
What is Polysubstance AbuseAddiction Treatment, drug addictionBy dreamscapeJuly 11, 2020Leave a commentPolysubstance abuse means combining multiple substances and using them in ways that are not directed by a doctor or pharmacist. You could become dependent on one or more of the substances in the combination, and recognizing what is polysubstance abuse can help you understand what’s happening and how to get treatment at a drug and… Details
Coping with Loneliness During Quarantineanxiety treatment, depression treatment, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeJune 28, 2020Leave a commentCOVID-19 has brought us together to face a common challenge. One of the issues we are all trying to figure out is coping with loneliness during the quarantine. The effects and stresses mount quickly. These include loneliness, worries about health, and anxiety about finances. Unfortunately, some people are coping with isolation during quarantine in the… Details
Staying Sober During CoronavirusAddiction Treatment, alcohol treatment, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeJune 25, 2020Leave a commentIn an instant, COVID-19 brought us countless new worries about our health, our families, our jobs, and our safety. If you are someone who is prone to substance abuse or even just filled with anxiety, you may have trouble staying sober during coronavirus. The public health response to the pandemic has forced us into an… Details
Coping with Isolation During Coronavirusanxiety treatment, depression treatment, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeJune 23, 2020Leave a commentThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the direction of our lives in the blink of an eye. It has left us with an escalating set of worries. At the same time, we are trying to figure out a new normal in coping with isolation during coronavirus. The scary thing is that for some of us, coping with… Details
Proper Anxiety Treatment Makes Difficult Times Easieranxiety treatment, depression treatment, mental health treatment, RehabBy dreamscapeJune 20, 2020Leave a commentWith 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… Details
How to Fill Your Time Sober in QuarantineAddiction Treatment, alcohol treatment, mental health treatmentBy dreamscapeJune 6, 2020Leave a commentWithout much warning in March, we were handed the gift of time from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with social distancing orders, we have had to spend more time at home, and less time at work or on the go – whether we like it or not. For some people, that can be… Details
Quarantined with an Alcoholic SpouseAddiction Treatment, alcohol treatment, RehabBy dreamscapeJune 4, 2020Leave a commentOver 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… Details
