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Community from the Inside Out: Integrating AA, NA, and Peer-Based Support into Outpatient Recovery
They say the opposite of addiction is connection—and at the New York Center for Living (NYCFL), we take that to heart. Alongside evidence-based clinical care—including individual, group, and family therapy, peer support, and psychiatry—we intentionally cultivate a vibrant recovery community. That community begins on East 52nd Street and extends throughout New York City and beyond.…
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Parenting Strategies to Prevent and Address Adolescent Substance Use
Raising adolescents comes with a range of challenges, particularly when it comes to guiding them away from substance use. While there’s no foolproof formula, parents can foster strong connections, build trust, and model healthy behavior to reduce risk. Here’s how: Understanding Substance Use Disorders Early drug use is strongly linked to future substance use disorders.…
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At The Heart of Connection
At the New York Center for Living, we believe that a vital part of our mission is to serve as a resource for helping professionals in New York City and beyond. Central to this mission is our commitment to leveraging our space and expertise to foster collaboration among individuals and programs dedicated to supporting families…
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The Art of Influence: How Cannabis Paraphernalia Shapes Adolescent Substance Use
In recent years, cannabis culture has undergone a transformation, shedding its countercultural roots and emerging as an aesthetically curated lifestyle. Designer bongs, handcrafted pipes, luxury rolling trays, and other paraphernalia now adorn boutique shelves and social media feeds, seeking to elevate cannabis use to something of an artistic experience. While this shift may reflect changing…
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Continuing Education Event
On Friday, February 7, 2025, NYCFL partnered with Newport Healthcare and MAIA Educational Resource Center to offer an in-person CE training focused on navigating confidentiality and disclosures when working with adolescent clients and their parents. Adolescents often grapple with identity, autonomy, and privacy, while guardians seek insights into their child’s well-being. Striking the right balance…
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The Rise of Nicotine Pouches: What Parents and Teens Need to Know
Recent media reports have highlighted the growing concern about the rise in teen use of nicotine pouches, like Zyn, Velo, and Rogue. These discreet, flavored pouches deliver nicotine without tobacco and have become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults, mirroring past battles with vaping products like Juul. Schools and parents are struggling to detect…
