There is a forthcoming article in the July issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research that confirms something that those of us who work here at the New York Center for Living already know: going to 12-step meetings helps keep young addicts and alcoholic sober. The study included 127 substance abusers, age 14 […]
Category: Addiction & Recovery
Why does the challenge of raising adolescents seem so overwhelming in the digital age?
The usual stumbling blocks for teens—drug abuse, premature sex, and social pressure—are all compounded by the way teens use technology and social networking sites, like Facebook. Today, teenagers’ social lives run on a 24-hour cycle, so the demands of keeping up with peers can be crushing. Although the means of communication among teens has changed […]
Re-Entry: An Exciting and Challenging Time In Recovery
The period of time immediately following one’s stay at a residential treatment facility for addiction is one of the most misunderstood periods of recovery. Family members, partners, friends, employers and even clients often have the misconception that a person who has just completed a course of treatment is not only healthy, clean and sober, but is […]
Marijuana: A Complex Clinical and Political Picture
As the legalization of marijuana expands throughout The United States, debates about the pros and cons of this policy will continue. The discussion exists not only among members of the medical community, but also among those who suffer from addictive disorders and the legions of clinicians who treat them. Regardless of where one stands on this issue, […]