Throughout history, stories have been shared and passed down and have been responsible for life changing events, reflecting the human spirit of perseverance and even the recovery process. Stories take us deeper into ourselves in search of our life purpose and...
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together becomes reality.” -Yoko Ono Substance abuse has a way of shifting thoughts to another reality. The reality is very lonely, and the daily activities of life are happening because of the...
“If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.” -CHINESE...
Outpatient treatment programs at New Roads Behavioral Health focus on education. Outpatient is not necessarily an alternative to residential treatment, but rather another way to maintain and build the skills necessary to keep recovery going strong after residential...
Trauma experienced in the lives of children and families forms one of the many threads that weave the cycle of trauma impact. Below is an illustration of this “Fabric of Trauma” which illustrates the tangled web of violence. Trauma begets trauma just as...
Addiction to drugs and alcohol can ruin a persons’ life. While the actual act of addiction can be treated with detox programs and residential treatment, there is little focus on the substance abuse causes that create the feeling of extreme reward when abusing a...
Throughout much of the world, January 1 is associated with new beginnings – which is why 45% of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. Unfortunately, only 8% successfully carry them out. In fact, 36% don’t even make it through the month of January. So...
Christmas is coming, and it’s the most wonderful time of the year…right? Sure, that’s what all the songs and holiday TV specials tell you. But, for a lot of people, the holidays can be tough enough to consider holiday interventions. There are just so many extra things...
The holidays are a stressful time of year. During the holidays, there are many traditions, and triggers, for people that suffer from substance use disorder. Substance use disorder is more common that most people think. There are memories associated with this time of...
For those seeking Bipolar treatment, there are many options. Unfortunately, many of these options are not effective for a long-term recovery plan. Exploring the nature of bipolar disorder, bipolar treatment can be impeded by relapse. Despite the risk of relapse, the...
