New Directions for Women Alumna Featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine

We want to celebrate our alumna Jaana Woodbury’s courageous interview about her recovery journey, including receiving addiction treatment at New Directions for Women with her

Substance Use Disorder and Suicide Go Hand-in-Hand

With the opioid crisis in full swing and fatal overdoses at an all-time high, most people know that addiction can be deadly. There is a

Fentanyl and Its Role in the Opioid Crisis

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a national public health emergency in response to the opioid crisis, as requested by

The Value of Establishing A Healthy Support System in Recovery

Recovery is a “We” Thing – Not a “Me” Thing Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is quite an undertaking. We say this not

Sober Dating – Starting a New Relationship in Recovery

Are You Ready for a New Relationship in Recovery? This article is for all the ladies in recovery who are looking for love. There is

Alcohol – A Dangerous Drug with Deadly Consequences

Most Americans significantly underestimate the dangers of alcohol. From a cultural perspective, our society embraces the use of alcohol. Unlike other drugs – like heroin,