15 Benefits of Staying Sober
If you are new to this whole sobriety thing and are struggling with the idea of never drinking or drugging again – that’s okay! Coming from a former addict, I […]
The Things To Remember As A Person in Recovery
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 […]
How to Reignite Your Passion After Addiction
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 […]
Coping with the Transition from Inpatient to Outpatient Treatment and Individual Therapy
How to deal with transitions for treatment and therapy Asking for help and taking the first steps on the road to recovery can be terrifying. Most of us […]
How to Best Support a Loved One’s Cancer Battle
How to offer support to a loved one battling cancer Cancer is a horrible disease that ruins lives and devastates families. No matter what technological and medical advances […]
5 Tips for Becoming More Mindful
How to become more mindful in everyday life The practice of mindfulness has become very popular in the recent years thanks to its many benefits. From reducing stress […]
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 […]