The following article was originally printed by Street Printing Company in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1940s. The article gives useful insights into the steps that you can take that will help you stop drinking. We hope you find it useful. 15 POINTS FOR AN ALCOHOLIC or...
Substance Abuse
What is a Functional Alcoholic?
The term Functional Alcoholic implies that someone has all of the characteristics of an alcoholic, but they appear to maintain a life of normalcy. They go to work and maintain a family life and look like everything is under control. To an outsider, nothing seems to be...
How to Find Doctors for Depression and Anxiety
Many people who struggle with depression and anxiety 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...
FMLA for Alcoholism and Addiction
Many people worry that seeking treatment for alcoholism or addictions will force them to lose their jobs. Fortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows individuals to use FMLA for mental health and substance abuse issues. As a result, if you have an alcohol...
How to Find Doctors for Alcoholism
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...
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...