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 […]
Family support increases the recovery rate in young people Family involvement, support and intervention are all important aspects of treatment and early recovery. They can be vital to helping […]
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 […]
The YPR Recovery Month Event is coming up Can you believe it has already been a year since the initial Young People in Recovery: Cleveland launch? A year since […]
New Directions uses new recovery app in treatment We’ve recently increased our intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) completion rates by 20%, and with clients needing less treatment sessions! With the help […]
Hope is just one important aspect of recovery What keeps you going? How do you do it? As a counselor working with clients for over 20 years that is […]
Alcoholism and drug addiction are different than most other diseases because the factors that contribute to their onset are biological and social. There is no real way, as of yet, […]
It is sometimes thought that drug treatment for adolescents is a waste because they are too young to get sober. It is thought that they have not yet experienced enough […]