Join us for Front Yard BBQ: “Create! Don’t Use!” on September 9, 2023 from 12pm-5pm at New Directions. This fun, family-friendly fundraising event is organized in participation of National Recovery Month and […]
Staying sober is one of the toughest battles anyone can fight. Recovering from addiction requires constant vigilance and unwavering commitment. However, that level of effort isn’t always easy to maintain […]
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 […]
While in early recovery, it is common to feel stressed or anxious about a number of factors in your life. However, if an individual is not equipped with stress-management techniques […]
We are coming up on a great time of year for many people. The holidays bring about a time to gather with family and celebrate together. For some people, especially […]
The benefits of living a sober life Staying sober is never easy, especially when the stressors of everyday life begin to pile up. Nonetheless, there are a variety of tools […]
Summertime can present unique challenges to young people in recovery, as it is often filled with parties, barbeques, and outdoor events that rarely come without alcohol being involved. In […]
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 […]
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 […]