How to Have a Healthy Halloween in Recovery
If you’re in recovery from a substance misuse disorder, holidays like Halloween can be scary in more ways than one. At every turn, you may run into familiar relapse triggers that make you crave drugs or alcohol. How can you celebrate All Hallows’ Eve without feeling haunted by your past? Celebrate the Holiday at Home […]
Alcoholism Is on the Rise in America
With the national spotlight on opioids and similar “hard” drugs, many people have lost sight of another growing addiction problem that is far more common: alcoholism. As a 2017 study found, not only are more American adults drinking alcohol regularly, but many of them fall into the categories of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, […]
Addiction in Older Adults
Did you know 2.5 million older adults in the United States today have a drug or alcohol problem? There is a rising concern over the prevalence of substance abuse among adults over age 60 as research begins to shed light on a very real problem, which is the fact that there is a large at-risk […]
Ways to Observe National Recovery Month
Did you know September is officially designated as National Recovery Month? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, sponsors this annual observation to spread the positive message that mental and behavioral health are integral parts of overall health, and that prevention and treatment have helped thousands of Americans recover successfully. SAMHSA created […]
Understanding a Dual Diagnosis
If a mental health professional has told you that you have a dual diagnosis, you may want to learn more about what that means for you. A dual diagnosis, which is also called a co-occurring disorder, describes when someone has both a mental illness and an addictive disorder at the same time. Dual diagnoses happen […]
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Recovery
Substance dependency is a disease that affects all its sufferers differently. At New Found Life, we believe in a tailored approach that takes each person’s individual needs into account, including gender. Seeking treatment for addiction is a highly personal decision that often comes with emotional tension. We’ve found any approach that can help our clients […]
How Meditation Can Help With the Recovery Journey
Meditation is an ancient practice that helps people center themselves and achieve an inner peace. Even people who were initially skeptics of the practice have changed their minds after trying it for themselves. In fact, we now know there are many scientifically validated reasons meditation is so effective. When someone meditates, he or she eventually […]
How Diet Can Help With Recovery
If you’re on the recovery journey, it’s critical to understand the impact certain foods have on your body – especially when it comes to co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Recently, an area of study called nutritional psychiatry has emerged around the world. It’s a fancy term for the field of study that examines the […]
New Found Life Celebrates 25 Years of Recovery With Rebrand
New Found Life is pleased to celebrate 25 years of service to the Long Beach, CA, community. To commemorate this milestone, we decided to refresh and rebrand with a brand new website and logo. Although we have a new look, our dedication to saving lives, rebuilding families and connecting with our community remains unchanging. It […]