Most people don’t understand that alcoholism is a progressive brain disease. The stages of alcoholism may take years of abuse, however, if a person can get help in the earlier stages they may avoid some serious harm to their medical health. Treatment may require a...
Early recovery can be an overwhelming time for most people. The world looks much different from behind sober eyes. Every human being also has the basic need for food and shelter and the basic need to belong to a group and form partner relationships. Relationships...
Meet Spencer. He has been with New Roads for over 12 years and is our Chief Operating Officer. Spencer came to New Roads initially as an intern and recent college grad at age 40. He suffered from alcoholism for years and spent some time in and out of treatment centers...
Annie described her life as a “living hell” as she was referred from one specialist to another. She was also prescribed various psychotropic medications. She reported that the medications had severe side effects that only increased her depression levels. So, Annie...
How to Handle Child Relapse Once your son or daughter completes an inpatient treatment program and returns home, it will take time and patience to get the rhythm of the family together again. The impact of watching your child lose themselves amid a drug and alcohol...
Natalia is from Arlington Virginia and is celebrating almost 12 months sober here at New Roads. She has been fighting her mental health since she was a child, which lead into substance abuse throughout her early adulthood years. She tried treatment once and relapsed....
We are at the end of another year with 2018 around the corner. What better time than now to consider the value of keeping a journal and tracking your daily life balance from an emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical levels. There are various types of...
Many people don’t realize the power of addiction and how much it takes away your ability to see you are worthy to live a life that meets your heart’s desires. When it seems impossible to find your way back to your authentic self then asking for help...
Research has shown that spending time in nature is important for our health. When we spend time outdoors, we are typically more active and in movement while breathing in the fresh air. When creation surrounds us, we tend to feel more mindful, and simply walking...
Here we are again in a blink of an eye we are entering yet another holiday season with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It is interesting how family and holidays can add so much stress to our lives. We tend to worry about the decorations, preparation of a...
