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...
Substance Abuse
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...
New Dimensions Now Provides Telemedicine Services
In order to continue to meet the needs of individuals who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, New Dimensions has now created a telemedicine option. Our telehealth programs allow you and your family to continue to receive intensive mental...
Overcoming Fear During the Process of Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse
One of the most important topics to discuss when getting sober is the aspect of fear. Fear usually dominates the thought process when substance abuse is active. Fear is a prominent part of anyone's life, and more so for the substance user who feels their very...
Stages of Change in Addiction
Just like other health issues, Addiction and recovery have a process that can be tracked and followed. Knowing about this process is helpful in determining where an individual is in that process, what can be expected next, and if progress is being made in the process....