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New York Center for Living Our treatment program was developed by experienced professionals who understand the young mind and their behavioral patterns.

We are an outpatient treatment center in NYC, dedicated to helping individuals - and their families - with substance use issues and co-occurring mental health challenges. The New York Center for Living is dedicated to one purpose: helping young people and their families work through the web of problems caused by the use and abuse of addictive substances, both legal and illegal. We are a vital source for families around the country looking for information and help for the young people in their lives who have problems with substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders. We focus on the needs of teens and young adults who begin and continue to use addictive substances in response to the daily pressures of adolescence and urban and suburban life. We emphasize the importance of addressing problems as soon as they come to light. At the New York Center for Living, we understand substance use touches more than one area of an addict's life. It affects the whole person physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and our treatment philosophy addresses all the areas of these life areas, including family, mental health, school, nutrition, and the social environment. We support the use of an innovative 12-step philosophy to help our members and their families become healthy and productive again. Our caring, experienced clinical staff and primary therapists provide a great deal of personal support, guidance and respect so lives can be made whole.

When does scrolling stop being a break and start becoming an escape?Phones can help us connect, unwind, and cope. But wh...
10/05/2026

When does scrolling stop being a break and start becoming an escape?

Phones can help us connect, unwind, and cope. But when reaching for a screen becomes the automatic response to stress, discomfort, or difficult emotions, it may be worth asking what we’re trying not to feel.
The goal isn’t less technology for the sake of it. It’s building healthier ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

Learn more at centerforliving.org.

10/02/2026

When substance use and mental health overlap, treatment should address both.

At New York Center for Living, addiction psychiatry services look at the full clinical picture, including conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders.

Psychiatric care is coordinated with therapy, counseling, group support, and, when appropriate, medication management or MAT. The goal is to create one integrated treatment plan that supports both mental health and recovery.

Learn more about addiction psychiatry services for adolescents and young adults in NYC. https://centerforliving.org/psychiatry/

Is Phone Addiction Real? Our CEO Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, who has treated more than 1,000 patients, explains the warning s...
09/29/2026

Is Phone Addiction Real? Our CEO Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, who has treated more than 1,000 patients, explains the warning signs of problematic phone use, and what you can do to break the cycle.

Read his insights on how to recognize the signs and take back control of your screen time on Yahoo

Recovery can include more than therapy alone.Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with ...
09/29/2026

Recovery can include more than therapy alone.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to support people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

At New York Center for Living, MAT is part of an individualized outpatient approach designed to support stability, strengthen coping skills, and help clients build a sustainable path forward.

Learn more about Medication-Assisted Treatment in NYC and how it can fit into a comprehensive recovery plan.

Our Medication-Assisted Treatment program in New York City combines safe, evidence-based medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. Learn more.

What if healing is less about becoming someone new and more about coming back to yourself?It can look like acceptance, r...
09/28/2026

What if healing is less about becoming someone new and more about coming back to yourself?

It can look like acceptance, release, stillness, forgiveness, compassion, and reconnecting with the parts of life that matter most.

At New York Center for Living, we support that process with thoughtful, individualized care.

Learn more at centerforliving.org.

Get to know Dr. S. Robert Vorel, Medical Director at New York Center for Living.From his early interest in neuroscience ...
09/25/2026

Get to know Dr. S. Robert Vorel, Medical Director at New York Center for Living.

From his early interest in neuroscience to a career dedicated to addiction psychiatry, Dr. Vorel brings curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to understanding each person as a whole.

Swipe through to learn more about the experiences, people, and even a few favorite things that have shaped him both personally and professionally.

There is more ahead of you than what you’re leaving behind.Recovery and healing can take time, and progress may look dif...
09/24/2026

There is more ahead of you than what you’re leaving behind.

Recovery and healing can take time, and progress may look different from day to day. What matters is continuing to move forward.

If you or someone you love needs support, New York Center for Living is here to help.
centerforliving.org

09/23/2026

Following Presley Gerber’s death, our CEO Dr. Nicholas Kardaras spoke with Fox News about relapse, overdose risks and what families should know when seeking addiction treatment for a loved one.

When does screen time become something more serious?In a Phil in the Blanks conversation, psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kard...
09/23/2026

When does screen time become something more serious?

In a Phil in the Blanks conversation, psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras explores how excessive technology use, social media, and gaming can affect young people’s mental health, behavior, and ability to disconnect.

The discussion looks at how parents can recognize warning signs, set healthier boundaries around technology, and help kids build resilience in a world designed to keep them online.

For families concerned about compulsive gaming, social media use, or technology dependence, understanding the patterns is an important first step.

Listen to the full conversation to learn more about digital addiction and creating healthier relationships with technology.

Tech Addiction: Digital Madness -- How Social Media Is Driving Our ...

When does screen time stop being a habit and start taking over your life?In ABC’s 20/20: Digital Addiction segment, Dr. ...
09/16/2026

When does screen time stop being a habit and start taking over your life?

In ABC’s 20/20: Digital Addiction segment, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras explored what compulsive gaming, social media use, texting, and constant connection can look like inside real families, from conflict and lost sleep to the feeling that putting a device down simply isn’t an option.

Today, New York Center for Living provides specialized technology addiction treatment for teens and young adults, helping them address the patterns underneath compulsive screen use while rebuilding healthier coping skills, relationships, and connection outside of a device.

Because the goal isn’t just to unplug. It’s to reconnect with life.

Tracking families that have been affected by severe attachment to d...

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226 E 52nd Street
New York, NY
10022

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

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