People who have substance abuse issues are at higher risk of developing a mental health issue, and a significant number of people living with mental health concerns also struggle with addictions. When a person has a mental illness and an addiction, it is referred to as the client having a co-occurring disorder or dual-diagnosis. When […]

The New Beginnings Recovery Center inpatient treatment partial hospitalization program (PHP) is based on the premise of offering evidence-based therapies to clients while integrating their minds, bodies and spirits. To accomplish this goal, we use a combination of individual counseling sessions, group psychotherapy sessions and 12-step programs. Clients who choose our inpatient partial hospital program can […]

Starting in the 19th century, anxiety, nervousness and general unease which might keep a person from falling asleep, were treated by highly toxic (and lethal) barbiturates. In 1960, when introduced, benzodiazepine had a shorter window of performance so they were seen as safer (Ashton, 2002).  Since then this class of drug has been overprescribed and […]

There is a saying in the recovery world that no one can bring out the character defects in us quite like our family. Spending time with the ones we love can be like pouring Miracle Gro on some of the qualities about ourselves we would rather not have. Like being self-centered when we sit down […]

Benzodiazepines are classified as mostly anti- anxiety medication. Some of the most common ones are Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan and Valium. Although there are varying reasons for these drugs to be prescribed, the most common reason for a prescription to be written is to treat high levels of anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, and other severe mood […]

We know and understand that most addicts struggle with social anxiety, so to hear the words “group therapy” you may feel afraid or even completely uninterested. Before you completely give up, let us explain to you some of the amazing benefits of this therapeutic technique as here at New Beginnings Recovery Center, we only want […]

I thought about what it was that attracted me to the treatment center I chose when I was finally ready to give up the losing battle of active addiction. What were the characteristics I was looking for and what was different about one certain treatment center in comparison to another one. How did this one […]

If you are like many people who have considered treatment for your drug or alcohol addictions, you may be worried about taking an extended period of time off work. At New Beginnings, we understand many people are not able to complete a residential treatment program. This is why we offer an intensive outpatient treatment program […]

While one of the most important steps in the process of recovery is the process of detoxing your body, there is much more that goes into a full addiction recovery. Depending on how long you have been dealing with your addictions will determine how in-depth and how long you will need to undergo treatment. While […]

Are you concerned that your loved one may have a problem with drugs or alcohol? Perhaps you have noticed a change in their behavior or personality. These changes may leave you wondering if they are struggling with addiction or simply going through a rough patch in their life. When deciding whether or not your loved […]