Signs that Your Child is Using
As your child passes through one stage of their life and into young adulthood, they experience many life changes during these turbulent years. You may notice mood swings and little changes in their...
View ArticleGetting Sober for his Son
In March 2020, our son had the courage to board a flight for LA. He had a one- way ticket to a recovery program, 1,800 miles from our home, leaving behind his 6-year-old son. Graduates from the...
View ArticleDark cloudy skies into bright Sunny Days
How do I begin to thank New Life House for saving my son’s life. The sober, hardworking, respectful, physically/mentally strong and happy to be alive young adult he has learned to become, impresses me...
View ArticleAddiction to Independency
It was the end of September 2019 when I found New Life House through Google. I was looking for a sober living/rehab location for my grandson Gabe and praying to God for help. I came across something...
View ArticleMiracles do Happen
As a child, our son was a sweet, smart, and very liked little boy. His teachers always said great things about him; however, two of his teachers in elementary school mentioned that Anthony did not...
View ArticleAddiction Statistics and the Opioid Epidemic in Los Angeles
There is an opioid epidemic in Los Angeles. Opioids were once a medical breakthrough to help alleviate pain and discomfort touted by pharmaceutical companies as being non-addictive. With doctors...
View ArticleThe Opioid Epidemic in Los Angeles & Statistics
Back in the early 2000s, opioids were once a medical breakthrough to help alleviate pain and discomfort touted by pharmaceutical companies as being non-addictive. With doctors putting their faith in...
View Article9 Signs of Codependent Behavior
Signs of codependent behavior are often associated with substance abuse, addiction, and rehabilitation. This type of behavior is typically found in families where at least one person is struggling...
View ArticleThe Importance of Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries is key to creating and maintaining healthy relationships, even more so when a loved one is struggling with substance abuse. While it can be difficult, setting boundaries is...
View ArticleDBT and Addiction Recovery
When you are beginning your addiction recovery journey, you may wonder which type of therapy is right for you. One type of psychotherapy developed using the principles of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral...
View ArticleDangers of Drinking While Recovering From Drugs
Addiction treatment for drugs for young men and teens focuses on dealing with the substance being abused. As you or your loved one progresses through treatment and recovery, eventually, they will have...
View ArticleHow Isolation Impacts Substance Abuse
Several factors can influence one’s level of loneliness. For many, their loneliness has increased over the past 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, loneliness and isolation are two...
View ArticleWhy Is Alcoholism Considered a Family Disease?
When we think about alcoholism, we often assume that the only person affected by this condition is the person addicted to alcohol. Since only one person may be drinking, you may wonder why is...
View ArticleAwarded a New Life
How do I begin to thank New Life House for saving my son’s life. The sober, hardworking, respectful, physically and mentally strong and happy to be alive young adult my son has learned to become,...
View ArticleBreaking Down Walls & Tangled Webs of Addiction
At our families lowest point in our sons battle with addiction, we turned to New Life House for help. Although the 14 month program seemed daunting, the thought of losing our son to drugs was...
View ArticleIs Khat Addictive?
Parents of young men need to be aware of different substances that could potentially lead to dependence and addiction. Today, there is a wide range of new substances parents are not fully aware of,...
View ArticleIs Molly Physically Addictive? Understand the Risks
Young men are presented with various situations where their peers can entice them to drink and experiment with drugs. Substance abuse in young men is becoming more common these days with access to a...
View ArticleMillennials and Depression and the Link to Substance Abuse
Millennials — a generation of young adults born between 1981 and 1996 — are facing a mental health crisis. Born during global shifts of technology, society, and culture, Millennials are often impacted...
View Article8 Causes of Addiction in Young Men
Early adulthood is a time when young people are more likely to make decisions impulsively. For those off to college, this is their first experience away from home. They are not bound by their parents’...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Xanax
Mixing prescription drugs and alcohol is never a good idea as the effects of the substances can react differently depending on what is being mixed. Mixing alcohol and Xanax is quite common when...
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