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The Words of Relapse
Prior to relapsing, most alcoholics and addicts begin to convince themselves that drinking or doing drugs is possible again. They start preparing their mind to use again and often convince themselves that nothing bad will happen if they start drinking and doing drugs....
Characteristics of Healthy Families
Listed below are some of the most common characteristics of healthy families. Open communication – Healthy families communicate effectively with each other. Effective conflict resolution – In healthy families, conflicts are resolved rather than avoided or repeated....
A Thank You Poem for Dads on Father’s Day
In honor of Father’s Day, we wanted to say Thank You to dads everywhere. A is for the ways you teach us to Adapt. B is for the ways you encourage us to be our Best. C is for the Confidence that you show. D is for the Determination that you help us develop. E is for...
Signs of Dysfunctional Families
All families have moments where they don’t function very well. For most families, these moments are brief and are often the result of situational stressors. Other families, however, can get stuck in unhealthy patterns which can lead to severe dysfunction....
Understanding Clinical Depression
Clinical Depression is a term that is sometimes used to describe a Major Depressive Episode. When someone is clinically depressed, they feel down all day every day. They often feel hopeless and begin to wonder “what’s the point of living.” They may become “weepy” or...
Do You Have Weather Fatigue?
It has been another rainy week here in Houston and most of us are getting tired of seeing it rain. It’s not just that we miss the sunshine, it’s also the fact that every time it storms, we can’t help but be reminded of Hurricane Harvey. For many of us, the effects of...
A Thank You Poem for Moms on Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to say Thank You to mothers everywhere. A is for the Affection that you give. B is for Believing in us. C is for the Compassion that you show. D is for the things you help us Discover. E is for the ways that you Encourage us. F is...
Codependency
The following information was taken from Codependent No More by Melody Beattie and is intended to provide you with a basic understanding of codependency. We recommend her books on codependency to gain more insight into her work with addiction and its effects on the...
Help for Troubled Teens
If you are looking for help for a troubled teen, New Dimensions can help. Our adolescent programs are geared toward helping teenagers who are in crisis. We work with teenagers who are struggling with: Depression Anxiety Abuse Issues Trauma PTSD School Avoidance Panic...
10 Ways That Sobriety Can Improve Your Life
These are 10 ways that sobriety can improve your life Improved memory – I know that it is hard to believe, but sobriety can actually improve your memory. After a night on the town, you won’t have to ask anyone “What happened last night?” No more amnesia or fuzzy...