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 abnormal at first, especially early on. One of the biggest struggles in recovery is trying to find an identity once the drugs and alcohol are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 our residents, and staff who work with these clients every day. The above video is one of those stories. “Joe” describes what initially led him […]
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 child attended New Directions and how thankful they are that they found the right facility for treatment…it makes everything worthwhile. The mother of a former […]
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 […]
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 share thoughts on how that feels. You see and experience a lot as an addiction professional. Please reach out at 216-591-0324 or intake@newdirect.org.
