May 14, 2019 | Mental Health
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...
May 12, 2019 | Family Issues
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...
May 6, 2019 | Emotional Breakdown, Drug Usage Archives, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
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...
Apr 30, 2019 | Adolescent Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
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...
Apr 23, 2019 | Blog, Addiction, Alcohol
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...
Apr 19, 2019 | Helping a Loved One
Everyone has ups and downs in life. In general, most people manage these ups and downs without experiencing significant problems. However, the challenges of life sometimes become so great that they overwhelm a person’s normal ability to cope. As a result, an...
Apr 9, 2019 | Adolescent Treatment, Adult Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
For many people, psychotherapy can be a life-changing experience. Therapy can help you overcome a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, family problems, stress, and substance abuse. Therapy can also help you develop...
Mar 31, 2019 | Suicide, Mental Health, Trauma
The recent suicides by Parkland shooting survivors and the record number of suicides by veterans are tragic reminders of the devastating impact that trauma can inflict on individuals, families, and communities. While it is often easy to see the physical effects of...
Mar 26, 2019 | Helping a Loved One, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Everyone has ups and downs in life. In general, most people manage these ups and downs without experiencing significant problems. However, the challenges of life sometimes become so great that they overwhelm a person’s normal ability to cope. As a result, an...
Mar 5, 2019 | Stress, Adolescent Treatment
If you are worried that your teenager may be stressed out, look for the warning signs below. Sleep disturbance – Teens that are experiencing significant stress often struggle with their sleep. They may sleep too much or too little or may sleep at irregular intervals....
