Many people who struggle with alcoholism don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed below are the...
Substance Abuse
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....
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...
How to Find a Therapist or Psychiatrist
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...
How to Identify an Employee or Coworker Who Needs Help
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...
Signs of Alcohol or Drug Abuse Relapse
If you are living with someone who is recovering from alcohol or drug abuse, you have probably wondered “How will I know if they relapse?” Signs to look for that may indicate that a relapse has occurred. Secretiveness – When someone relapses, they often try to hide...
How to Help a Recovering Alcoholic or Addict
To help a recovering alcoholic or addict, it is helpful to first understand that alcoholism and/or addiction is a disease. Some people become addicted the first time they ever use a mind-altering substance while others may not cross the line into addiction until later...
How to Fight the Urge to Drink
When recovering from addiction, it is important to realize that sobriety is the foundation of your life. Sobriety doesn’t guarantee a good life, but good things become elusive without sobriety. The more you are convinced that everything in life depends on your...
20 Signs That You May Be an Alcoholic or Addict
Do you have a hard time picturing your life without alcohol or drugs? Do you yearn to return to the “good old days” of being able to party without worrying about consequences? Do you keep telling yourself that you will be able to control the amount you drink this...