One factor that may keep people from seeking help that they need for substance abuse is that they know they will need to go to detox before they will be…
If there ever was a good time to take stock and make a change for the better, turning over the calendar to a new year is an excellent one. This…
January is Mental Wellness Month, and there is no better time than the present to start taking better care of your health. Developing a positive attitude is one of the…
It has been all over the news in recent months, “Prescription drug and heroin use is skyrocketing, around the country.” The rising epidemic of painkiller use has been attributed to…
When a friend or family member is struggling with alcoholism so severe that it warrants residential treatment, the task of locating the right facility can be overwhelming. If you’re in…
Maintaining sobriety can be especially difficult during the holiday season. Office parties, family gatherings and other social occasions make it hard on those in early recovery. Thoughts of holiday fun…
When an individual becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol their bodies become dependent to the substance. This is defined as a physical addiction, meaning that when access to the addictive…
You may be wondering if an intensive outpatient program is right for you. These types of addiction programs are an option for addicts who are unable to take advantage of…
By: Patricia Simpson, BS, MBA, HSM, HSM, MT In today’s world those that “distribute” illegal drugs are constantly challenging those of us that that provide testing for drugs found in bodily…
Counseling is such an integral part of any successful substance abuse treatment. But there are so many different approaches and styles to treatment. New Beginnings’ Clinical Director, Frank Galimidi answers…