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On December 10, 2025, Australia enacted a groundbreaking national policy that prohibits children under the age of 16 from holding accounts on major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Reddit, Threads, X, Twitch, and others. This ban will only be lifted if these platforms implement age verification measures and enforce the restrictions […]

At the New York Center for Living (NYCFL), we’ve long known what cutting-edge research now confirms: your personality isn’t set in stone—and creative expression can be a powerful catalyst for change. While conventional therapy often centers on talk-based interventions, NYCFL offers something more: a chance for clients to experience change through art, improv, movement, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis … READ THE FULL STORY

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. […]

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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 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 […]