“I DON’T KNOW WHICH WAS THE STRANGER, more terrifying moment: the moment when a psychiatrist told me I had a mental illness, or the moment I realized I was an alcoholic, through and through. I remember both moments Clearly: my stomach dropped, the room seemed cold, and I wanted to run for the door. When … Continue reading Co-occurring Disorders and Dispelling the Stigma of Addiction and Mental Illness

Addiction affects more than 5 million American adolescents in the form of a substance or alcohol use disorder. Through the help of our addiction team at Realization Center, teens suffering from addiction get the help they need and find sustainable recovery. Some Important Facts about Teen Drug Abuse Nearly half of college students use illicit … Continue reading Facts About Drug Abuse and Teens

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Marilyn White talks about the false sense of courage people receive from the effects of drugs and alcohol, and how clients come into Realization Center in need of being built up again through sobriety.   It gives you courage. In the beginning alcohol gives you courage. It gives you the ability to stand up and … Continue reading Drugs & Alcohol: The Initial Appeal

Dianne discusses what happens during food addiction treatment once an addict puts down the food. Hear what she has to say about the feelings that arise during treatment. For more information, give the Realization Center a call at (212) 627-9600.   When the food addict stops using the food to put their feelings to sleep, stuff … Continue reading When the Food Addict Puts Down Food

MATURE ADULTS PROGRAM At Realization Center, we understand that aging factors such as physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cognitive issues can slow the treatment process for mature adults. As always, our care is client-driven and participants are given a holistic, or “whole-person” assessment. Contact us regarding our Mature Adults Program Download Intake Forms   SERVICES … Continue reading MATURE ADULTS

OUR TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MATURE ADULTS (+50) Realization Center is unique with it’s treatment services for drug, alcohol and food addiction because of it’s depth of experience in identifying special needs. Explore our treatment services that are most relevant for you or a loved one.   ADMISSION PROCESS ON-SITE MEETING SCHEDULES AM I AN ADDICT? … Continue reading TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MATURE ADULTS

Even a life that appears “perfect” from the outside can be run by addiction. Listen to what Marilyn has to say about alcohol addiction and the unfortunate reality that many experience if they do not seek out proper treatment.   If everything in your life looks good you’ve got a paycheck, your wife hasn’t left … Continue reading A Life Run by Addiction

Hear Realization Center Founder Dianne Schwartz discuss conquering her own food addiction and what her personal symptoms were in this video Q & A. For more information, give us a call at 212-627-9600. Help is only a phone call away.   Eating to the point of feeling physically ill, constantly eating certain foods throughout the … Continue reading Founder Dianne Discusses Conquering Food Addiction