Marijuana is the second most commonly used illicit substance for teens today. The acceptance of casual marijuana use has been growing in recent years. But teens are at a higher risk because of brain development that occurs at their age. Experts see the potential for...
Substance Abuse
How to Know if Your Teen is Doing Drugs
Drugs are often easily accessible to teens. While most teenagers don’t use drugs, some teenagers become heavily involved in drug usage. To help you determine if your teenager is using drugs, we have listed some obvious and not-so-obvious signs of drug use in...
Demystifying the First 3 Steps of AA
In this blog, I will try to explain the essence of the first 3 Steps of the 12 Steps of AA. All steps in the 12-step process are important; however, the first 3 steps are fundamental, and it is imperative that a newcomer to sobriety is familiar with these steps and...
A Big Element of Rehab: It is Time to be an Adult
One of the difficulties that come with ceasing addiction and learning to live life one day at a time is learning to be an adult. Now on the surface, this seems like a no-brainer moment. Due to our age and responsibilities, we assume that we are already adults. The...
Help for Alcoholics and Addicts Who Need More Than Alcoholics Anonymous During Covid – 19
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of dysfunction in everyday society. This dysfunction can be felt from the new onset of working from home or the ordering of food and essentials online for home delivery. It seems the traditional way of living day to day has...
Intensive Treatment Programs for Depression and Anxiety Now Available for Adults and Adolescents in the Lubbock Area
If you live in Abilene or Lubbock areas and are struggling with severe anxiety or depression, New Dimensions can help. Our online treatment programs are designed to provide help to adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar...
Thoughts and beliefs: How they affect our sobriety
When beginning the recovery process from drugs or alcohol, we must examine what our thoughts and beliefs are and if our actions are supporting those thoughts and beliefs or discounting them. The old adage that you are what you believe you are is still very true. At...
Having a MASTER PLAN for Recovery
Recovery from substance abuse requires a plan. So many times an individual will know they need change in their life and make a statement such as, “All I need is a plan”. Well, here it is, a daily plan/routine that if followed could be the beginning of something new,...
Do You Need Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
Do I need treatment for alcohol abuse? This is a common question that many people ask themselves if they feel that they are either drinking too much on a regular basis or when they do drink, they do not moderate the amount. It is not unusual to feel that the current...
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Telehealth for Adolescents and Adults
New Dimensions Telehealth programs can help if you are in crisis because of depression, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, alcoholism, or other mental health or substance abuse issues. Our telehealth programs are designed for adolescents and adults who need intensive...