When discussing the factors that influence addiction, one that isn’t often considered is the weather. Surprisingly, studies suggest that weather can significantly impact the likelihood of engaging in addictive activities. With years of experience in addiction treatment, The Right Step Hill Country has noticed the correlation between climate and addiction. We can answer your question, […]
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For many individuals struggling with addiction, there may be underlying mental health issues that contribute to their substance use. One such condition is seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs seasonally. While not everyone who experiences SAD will also struggle with addiction, the conditions are often linked. At The Right Step Hill
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Millions of people struggle with depression every day, and some do not know that help is available. Depression can affect all parts of life, from a job or scholastic performance to relationships with loved ones and even strangers. If you or someone you care about is experiencing signs of depression, know that compassionate support is
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Living with anxiety can be incredibly challenging, and individuals cope quite differently. For some, it’s a debilitating condition that severely impairs function in major areas such as employment or relationships. For others, anxiety wreaks havoc on their internal landscape while outside observers have no idea that they are struggling. In these latter cases, high-functioning anxiety
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The path to sobriety is often a rocky one, full of hills to climb and curves to navigate. It is completely normal to experience a setback or even relapse on the lifetime journey to maintain your recovery from addiction. Life is full of circumstances that can make alcohol and drug abuse recovery challenging. Fortunately, you
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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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Mental health disorders, which can impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, can increase your chances of developing an addiction—especially if you don’t receive treatment for your symptoms. That means that having a dual diagnosis is possible and can complicate your recovery process. But what is a dual diagnosis? Substance use disorders impact more than 20
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It is normal to worry about different things in life. You may worry about an upcoming interview, an examination, finances, a speech, or your future. These feelings are healthy and keep you in check towards your goals. However, if you constantly worry about everything and the fear is overwhelming, you could be having signs of
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Today, we are going to discuss how exercise help depression and addiction. But before we get into all of that, did you ever participate in a talent show as a kid? Maybe you danced. Maybe you performed magic tricks. Maybe—like me—you wowed the crowd with your lip-sync skills. (If only everyone could be so cool).
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Addiction Treatment and The Great Outdoors: Finding Healing in Nature Most of us know from experience that getting into the great outdoors can lift our mood and help us feel better physically and mentally. Research proves that our instincts are right and that getting outside is good for us. For people with addiction issues, both
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