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 drug or alcohol addiction is the results of choices or a disease. The common argument is that people choose to try drugs or alcohol, so […]
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 totally get it. Everybody has their own journey. However, life really does get a thousand times better if you stay sober. Here are 15 benefits […]
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 people in recovery can start a clean life and not look back, it’s not always that easy, it’s a unique experience for each person. This […]
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 of death in Americans under 50.” Addiction has been denounced as a hopeless malady, one that only ends in death, guaranteed despair, and illicit behavior. […]
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 have spent years coping with life by putting various substances in our bodies and the thought of staying sober seems impossible. When I finally […]
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 to be drinking every day but it happened to me, and it’s a part of my past and who I am. Though it’s hard to […]
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 levels to improving sleep quality and relationships, mindfulness has a positive impact on almost all aspects of an individual’s life. Here are a few […]
How therapy can help with confidence issues Many of your problems can be solved by being more confident in yourself. Confidence is when you believe you can accomplish something and are firm in that belief, and it can give you the determination to accomplish your goals. For example, if you want to start […]
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 think. Research shows that children who abuse alcohol and drugs are also at a bigger risk for behavioral issues as teenagers. There’s a strong link between […]
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 see above, they participate in planting and harvesting at our local community garden. They also create basic beauty products with their harvest. New Directions […]