Getting Creative with Recovery

Take a moment to close your eyes. Imagine an earlier self. Recall a memory when a song came on that spoke to you. Think about a time you wrote a poem, painted a picture, or worked with your hands. How did you feel in that moment? That’s what Creative Arts Therapies can help you rediscover. […]

My Favorite Parenting Advice: “Say ‘No’ Early and Often”

Dr. Collins, the Medical Director at the New York Center for Living, has practiced addiction psychiatry for nearly 30 years. My favorite piece of parenting advice, “Say ‘No’ early and often,” might sound unkind, even harsh, but it is neither. Saying “No” to your children, ideally with kindness, is one of the most important steps […]

Vaping is Dangerous

Vaping is a popular pastime that skyrocketed to stardom just as tighter non-smoking laws were sweeping the country. E-cigarettes hit the market in 2007, and they became an instant hit among people who enjoyed being able to “smoke” anywhere or smoke without the associated odors. Many people who used e-cigarettes as a tool for quitting […]