Leaving an Inpatient Treatment center can be a very anxiety ridden and overwhelming time. You are just starting to pick up the pieces of your life and finding out how […]
Life after getting sober and going through the recovery process can be one of the biggest challenges any human being could possibly face. Life in recovery can be awkward and […]
Different drugs affect the body in different ways, forming habits through repetition, chemical dependency, or altered brain function. Recovery, on the other hand, takes unrelenting willpower, sharp mental focus, and, apparently, exercise. While […]
The connection between bullying and substance abuse Bullying and substance abuse are both big concerns for parents, but the two have more in common than you might […]
Joe found recovery and a new, sober life at New Directions There have been many powerful stories told by former and current clients of New Directions, parents of […]
Happy mom takes to social media to thank New Directions When parents come up to you–or comment on social media–to tell you about how happy they are their […]
At New Directions, youth are encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle and cultivate community. Residents experience the positive benefits of exercise, gardening, nutrition, cooking and more. As you can […]
How it feels to witness the miracle of recovery as an addiction professional One of New Directions’ staff members has witnessed the miracle of recovery–on many occasions–and wanted to […]
Community support helps to save lives Recently, a seventeen year old client mentioned that she was going to be leaving New Directions in a couple of days. This […]