Many people deal with mental health symptoms daily without seeking help. In some cases, they are afraid of the stigma of admitting to having a mental health condition or view it as a sign of weak...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/mental-health-awareness-month/
You are most likely aware that alcohol should not be combined with sedative medications like Xanax or Ambien, but did you know that alcohol can also have interactions with antidepressants? If you...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/how-do-antidepressants-and-alcohol-interact/
Marijuana use has become more mainstream as the therapeutic benefits have been recognized, and many states have started to legalize the substance. However, as with any substance that alters your ...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/can-marijuana-induced-psychosis-be-permanent/
Addiction can affect anyone from any background, but some people may be more susceptible to this chronic condition than others. People with borderline intellectual functioning can be more likely ...
Amnesia is most often associated with head injuries, but there is a specific form of memory loss that occurs without injury or the influence of drugs or alcohol: dissociative amnesia. The mind cr...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/how-are-dissociative-amnesia-and-addiction-linked/
If you have ever had lapses in your memory while using drugs or alcohol, you may not have thought much of it. But drug-induced amnesia can be harmful to your health, especially over the long term...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/what-is-drug-induced-amnesia/
There are many different terms thrown around regarding alcohol consumption, such as alcoholism, alcohol use disorder (AUD), alcohol addiction, alcohol abuse, and alcohol dependence. While they ma...
When you are ready to call it quits with alcohol, should you stop drinking altogether or slowly cut back on your consumption? It is natural to want to quit immediately while your willpower is str...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/how-long-does-it-take-an-alcoholic-to-detox/
Phenobarbital, a prescription drug with sedative effects, can be life-changing for people struggling with seizure disorders or crippling anxiety or insomnia. But like many other medications, phen...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-phenobarbital-overdose/
Are alcoholics delusional? In addressing this question, it’s vital to approach the topic with sensitivity, understanding, and a deep commitment to uncovering the truth with compassion and profe...
https://www.rightstep.com/rehab-blog/are-alcoholics-delusional/