Three Vital Things to do in Early Recovery
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 In Recovery: It Does Get Easier
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 […]
How Your Fitness Routine Can Help Prevent a Relapse
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 […]
5 Things That Would Have Helped During My Addiction
Here are 5 things that would have helped me through my addiction I struggled with addiction when I was only 14 years old. It’s such a young age […]
How Bullying and Substance Abuse Are More Connected Than You Think
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 […]
How Joe Found a New, Sober Life at New Directions
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 […]
Mother of a New Directions Resident Expresses Her Gratitude
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 […]
Youth cultivate a healthy lifestyle at New Directions
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 […]
I Have Witnessed the Miracle of Recovery
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 […]
Saving Lives through Community Support
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 […]