In a group of people, either at wedding events, college night outs, or simply a get-together with friends, alcohol has to be involved in these social scenes. However, this might not be the case for you since you are in recovery at New Horizon Counseling Center, you have decided to stay sober during the weekend,...Read More

Have you ever felt so happy with your life that you were floating on a cloud? If so, you may have experienced “pink cloud syndrome.” This is a condition that can affect people who are in the early stages of recovery from addiction. People who are experiencing pink cloud syndrome often feel overly optimistic and...Read More

After doing the mandatory hard work throughout the time of your treatment for your addiction issues, there will come a time when you have to take yourself off from rehab. In your process of getting better, it will be your responsibility to stand guard on your recovery and avoid deterioration. There are several ways you...Read More

The first step to creating a fellowship is finding the people you relate to in life. Often, people who have a problem with substance use associate with others like them, and creating a community contrary to their isolation. They differentiate themselves from sober people and even have a name for such people called ‘normies’. That...Read More

Vaping has quickly become a widespread practice among teens and some older people. However, because 99% of vapes contain nicotine, it is very addictive, making users slowly dependent on vaping. This eventually causes health problems and disrupts the user’s social life. If you or a person in your life is struggling with this substance abuse...Read More

Time for the peak of summer means countless hours spent by the pool and on any other activities that involve being outside. While this is certainly a great way to spend the season, it often comes with its own set of challenges. For many people, summer also means when they feel inclined to indulge in...Read More

Addiction and compulsive behaviors share some familiar features, but they are not the same. Both involve losing control, obsessive thoughts, and continued use despite negative consequences. Compulsive behavior is defined as repetitive, ritualistic behavior that a person feels compelled to do. This could include behaviors like skin picking, hair pulling, excessive hand-washing, or anything else...Read More

New Horizon Counseling Center is an education and care provider for all, including individuals aged 60 and older and their families in New York. Elderly parents can be a caregiver’s biggest challenge. To help you care for your aging parents, we offer these tips on keeping your sanity when caring for them at home. (1)...Read More

New Horizon Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization that provides counseling and therapy to individuals and families in need. New Horizon offers affordable services to those who need them most, regardless of income or insurance status. These tips can help ease the isolation process while making life easier for yourself and your loved ones during...Read More

                      A relapse is a return to alcohol or drugs after some period in which either abstinence was attained or substance use was decreased. Many people believe that a relapse is an event, but it’s a process. Relapse is often preceded by pre-morbid conditions such...Read More