In our society, alcohol dependency falls into a grey area of addiction for a lot of people. It isn’t an immediate addiction like cigarettes or harder drugs, and it progresses […]
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 […]
Is Drug and alcohol addiction a disease or choice? It’s important to understand that these are completely separate. Dependency therapy experts weigh in on both sides of the debate to whether […]
When we talk about being a person in recovery, it can be complicated as not every person will find their recovery or sobriety in the same way. So, while some […]
Find your passion after addiction It’s no secret that addiction has spread rampant throughout the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control “Drug overdose is the leading cause […]
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 […]
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 […]
Treatment leads to recovery and overall wellness Treatment is the foundation for lifelong recovery, which enhances overall personal wellness. New Directions programs are holistic, helping clients feel whole, throughout […]
New Directions cultivates a “sobersphere” Sober: not intoxicated or drunk; quiet or sedate in demeanor Sphere: a globular mass, shell; a planet or star The “sobersphere” created at […]