New Origins Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Men in Recovery
Quick Summary New Origins celebrated ten years of service in Redlands, California with a community night honoring the men, families, and staff who have shaped the program since its first admit. The event focused on connection, gratitude, and the steady work of recovery rather than formal speeches. A Milestone Worth Celebrating On December 4, 2025, […]
What a Real Week in IOP Looks Like (Hours, Expectations, and How Guys Make It Work)
Quick Summary IOP is not a vague idea of more treatment. It is a structured week designed to keep you steady while you rebuild routines and coping skills. This post walks through what a typical IOP week looks like, what is expected of you, and how men keep working and handling life while they do […]
Outpatient vs IOP: How to Choose the Level of Care That Fits Your Life (Without Guessing)
Quick Summary (TLDR) Most guys pick a level of care based on fear, pride, or what they think they can squeeze into their schedule. That is how you end up in the wrong lane. This guide breaks down the real difference between outpatient and IOP, the signs you need more structure, and how to choose […]
Men, Addiction, and the Pressure to Provide: How Recovery Fits Into the Workweek
Quick Summary Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs allow working men to receive addiction and mental health treatment while staying employed and fulfilling family responsibilities. Prolonged stress is a significant risk factor for addiction and relapse, and many men delay treatment due to fear of letting others down or appearing unreliable. Recovery through structured outpatient care […]
90 Days Is Not Enough: The Real Timeline of Men’s Recovery
Quick Summary Recovery from addiction typically requires more than the commonly cited 30, 60, or 90 day timelines because the brain, nervous system, and behavioral patterns take months to stabilize and heal. Short-term programs may provide early clarity but often do not give men enough time to develop emotional regulation, communication skills, and consistent routines […]
What Comes After Detox? How Men Can Build a Recovery Routine in Outpatient Care
Quick Summary Detox clears substances from the body, but recovery requires addressing the emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns behind addiction through structured outpatient care. Men-focused outpatient programs offer therapy, peer support, and skill-building on a flexible schedule that allows work and family commitments to continue. Ongoing care is critical because relapse rates for substance use […]
Sonny Sandoval from POD Brings His Story of Faith and Fame to New Origins
Quick Summary Men in addiction recovery can benefit from hearing lived experiences from others who have faced similar struggles and found purpose through faith, service, and community. Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D., Pastor Doug Bennett, Andy Roy, and Russ on Wheelz shared stories of grief, addiction, incarceration, and paralysis at a New Origins event, demonstrating that […]
How Community and Brotherhood Support Long-Term Sobriety for Men in San Bernardino County
Quick Summary Peer support and brotherhood can play a central role in men’s addiction recovery by reducing isolation, building accountability, and creating space for honest conversation about struggles with substances like alcohol, opioids, or methamphetamine. Research shows that peer support is linked with reduced relapse, better treatment retention, and stronger relationships with providers. Male-only recovery […]
Jay Mohr, Josh Swindell, and Andy Roy Share Stories of Survival and Recovery at New Origins
Quick Summary Recovery speakers with lived experience can offer hope and perspective to men facing addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. Actor Jay Mohr spoke about his amphetamine and alcohol addiction and treatment in 2021, former skateboarder Josh Swindell shared his experience after 19 years of incarceration, and Andy Roy discussed his ongoing recovery from […]
Dope to Hope: Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez Speak at New Origins
Quick Summary Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez, recovery advocates and the couple behind Dope to Hope, visited New Origins to share their personal stories of transformation from addiction to long-term recovery. Tim’s journey included heroin, opioid, alcohol, and cocaine addiction, incarceration, and the loss of his 20-year-old son to overdose, while Jennifer faced alcohol and […]