StepOne Service UT Health East Texas

"Today and every day we have something to be thankful for. Being grateful for the bad means you can appreciate the good. "

Naloxone (NARCAN® Nasal Spray) is an antidote that reverses an overdose from he**in or prescription opioids and restores normal breathing again. Naloxone can obtained by anyone. There is no potential for abuse and side effects are rare. It works quickly (1-3 minutes), lasts 30-90 minutes and only works on opiates.

"Meet: Lauren Knight

Lauren is a Service Coordinator for StepOne Service at Mercy Specialty Hospital - Southeast Kansas in Galena, KS. With a degree in Psychology and a background in social work, Lauren enjoys helping others and prides herself on being able to connect well with people. Through her years of social work, Lauren has worked with children, families and adults affected by substance use and connecting them to inpatient or outpatient services for substance use. Lauren enjoys working at StepOne because she gets to be part of the first step in people's journey to recovery.

Favorite Quote: “I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it”"

We solute our veterans today and every day. 🇺🇸

Some honest feedback from a former StepOne Service patient.

One in four youth under age 18 lives in a family where a person abuses alcohol or suffers from alcoholism. Countless others are affected by a family member’s use of drugs. Remember: You are not alone. Lots of teens are in your situation and it’s important to deal with it. Please contact us at ____ or request a pre-screening at https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/

It only takes 7 days to be come dependent on opioids. Here are some common opiates/opiods to be aware of.

People are often afraid to get help. Some find comfort in knowing we treat patients in a hospital setting with medical staff that are here to help as if you were being treated for any other medical condition.

Happy Halloween from StepOne Service!

Signs of alcohol intoxication range from mild: feelings of wellbeing and confidence, to severe: difficulty speaking and dizziness. If you are concerned that a loved one may be showing signs of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) we can offer support.

You, too can improve your life dramatically. Call or visit our website at steponeservice.com

Individualized discharge plans are key to helping patients long term. Patients should continue on with some form of addiction treatment to learn coping strategies for maintaining sustained sobriety. As part of our three-to-five day acute withdrawal management service, StepOne Service works with each patient and their Care Coordinator to create a plan that includes six months of encouragement and support.

When you suspect that your loved one is drinking too much or using drugs, it's not easy to start the conversation. But your support can be key to getting them the treatment they need. We suggest starting simple with, "I am worried about you, can we talk?" If you are looking for more information on speaking with your children about SUD, visit our Family Resources page here: https://steponeservice.com/stepone-family-matters/

While StepOne Service™ takes place in a hospital setting, it is designed to bypass the Emergency Room for admittance. Contact us here: 903-213-3893 to set up a pre-screen, or request one online at: https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/

Do you have a child or relative with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? You are not alone and we can help! Visit our Family Matters page at https://steponeservice.com/stepone-family-matters/ for helpful resources.

We find great joy in celebrating with wonderful patient success stories like this one.

"Did you know anyone can purchase NARCAN® Nasal Spray directly from their pharmacy without a prescription? If you have a family member or a friend who uses he**in or other opioids, keeping NARCAN® Nasal Spray on hand could be life-saving. Watch a short video on how to administer NARCAN® Nasal Spray here:

Narcan 4mg Nasal Spray Instructions | StepOne Service™ Watch the video & learn the correct way to administer Narcan 4mg Nasal Spray. Contact StepOne Service for help with Substance Abuse Disorder.

September is National Recovery Month. Please share to remind friends and family why substance use disorder awareness and recovery support are so important and tell us how you're celebrating your recovery today!

Today and every day, we remember those we have lost to overdose. For anyone struggling, there's still hope. Please call us at 903-213-3893 or visit https://steponeservice.com/addiction-recovery-step-one/

Give yourself the gift of sobriety. Call or visit our website at steponeservice.com

Navigating conversations with someone in your life who is living with a substance use disorder can be challenging. Here are a few helpful tips.

Individuals seeking treatment through the StepOne Service™ must be committed to staying in the hospital until they are medically stable. Once discharged from the hospital, they must be motivated to continue substance use disorder treatment by transitioning to a service based in their community

”Thank you so much for checking on her. She recently hit 100 days sober. She has completed IOP and started a part time job and looking for a full-time position. We are thrilled with the progress she has made. Thanks for all your support and guidance.”

StepOne Service™ is unique in many ways. Unlike some other facilities that offer these types of services, SOS treats the patient as a regular patient on the medical floor at the hospital. This means no extreme restrictions with phone and visitation. SOS patients will receive around-the-clock medical care provided by the hospital’s designated physician and nurses who are trained on the SOS. Admission to SOS is planned, thus allowing the patient to bypass the ER, and to be pre-registered, which assists with ease and promptness of admission.

Loved ones often call us about a family member in need of help. It is important to know that it is very hard to get someone to change if they aren’t ready, but educating a loved one about the program and the admission criteria can help. Knowing they can call us anytime with questions can also be helpful.

After detox, which StepOne Service™ treats over a 3 to 5-day period, you should continue on with some form of substance use disorder treatment to learn coping strategies for maintaining sustained sobriety. You will need services like individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, a recovery program, and relapse prevention training as well as behavioral modification and life skills classes. This phase may take place at a residential treatment center or outpatient facility. StepOne™ Service can assist in placement into a treatment center based on your individual needs.

Delirium tremens (DTs) is the most severe form of ethanol withdrawal, manifested by altered mental status (global confusion) and sympathetic overdrive (autonomic hyperactivity), which can progress to cardiovascular collapse. Minor alcohol withdrawal is characterized by tremor, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia.

StepOne Service™ is an inpatient, hospital-based, Acute Withdrawal Management service available to adults requiring medical management of withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and/or opioids.