Help for a Loved One with Alcoholism or Addiction
Alcoholism and substance abuse can take a huge emotional toll on both the alcoholic and those who care about them. If you are living with an alcoholic or are actively involved in their life, you know the pain of living with addiction. Learning how to find help for a...
Effects of College Age Drinking on Mental Health
Cоllеgе аge drinking often lеаdѕ tо risky bеhаvіоrѕ lіkе drunk drіvіng, vаndаlіѕm, fіghtѕ, vіоlеnсе, and sexual indiscretion. Thе соnnесtіоn bеtwееn college alcohol abuse and sexual assault аnd оthеr vіоlеnt crimes іѕ both соmрlісаtеd and hаrrоwіng. 696,000 соllеgе...
Alcoholic Neuropathy By Gary Hilliard, BS, LCDC
The overuse of alcohol leads to multiple physical as well as mental complications in an individual’s life. Some of the more commonly known problems that can arrive with excessive alcohol use are liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, weight issues, Rhinophyma...
Signs of Compulsive Overeating
Many people use food to cope with their emotions. We often refer to this as Stress Eating or Emotional Eating. For example, a person who has a stressful day at work may binge on cookies or chips to get some “relief” when they get home. Of course, this relief is...
Understanding ADHD in Teens
Understanding ADHD in Teens. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is usually found in children and teens. If left untreated it can also affect one’s adulthood. This is a mental disorder that affects a teen’s ability to focus on the task at hand, organize...
12 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health
In the United States alone, it is reported that more than 25% of people over the legal adult age have some type of mental health disorder. That’s one out of every four individuals who have a diagnosed condition-- and perhaps even more individuals suffering without a...
Anger Management
Everyone gets angry, but not everyone manages their anger effectively. We have all witnessed occasions where someone has lost their composure because they were angry. Some people yell and scream while others withdraw and withhold. While these strategies may feel good...
What Causes Depression?
While we do not know the exact cause of depression in each individual, we do know that there are a number of factors that contribute to the presence of depression. Some of the most common issues related to depression are: Genetics Individuals with parents that have...
Treatment for Severe Panic Attacks in Katy, Texas
If you live in Katy, Richmond, Cypress, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Sealy, West Houston, Stafford, Fulshear, or surrounding areas and are struggling with severe panic attacks, New Dimensions can help. We specialize in helping individuals who are in crisis because of...
Treatment for Severe Anxiety in The Woodlands, Texas
If you live in The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress, Spring, Conroe, Kingwood, North Houston or surrounding areas and are struggling with severe anxiety, New Dimensions can help. We specialize in helping individuals who are in crisis because of their extreme anxiety. Our...