Has your child just completed drug treatment? Is your loved one coming home from rehab? This is an exciting time for your family, but also a time of uncertainty. What should you expect? As a parent, you want to make your teen’s transition home from rehab as smooth as possible. What can you do to […]
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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.
The Link Between Bullying and Substance Abuse in Teenage Girls
At least one in five high school students have been bullied, harassed, or victimized by their peers. More than 13 million kids are bullied in the United States each year. If your child is being bullied, you are not alone. Bullying, like substance abuse, is an ongoing epidemic. For the majority of teens today, bullying is […]
How to Navigate a Social Life while Living Sober
One of the most crucial components of a successful recovery is relationships. Positive friends, family, and supportive relationships can often be the most beneficial influences on your sobriety. The problem, however, is that it is not always easy to build relationships and re-establish a social life after drug rehab. At the very least, it can […]
Phase 1 v Phase 2 Basketball Face-Off
This month, Phase II defended its title against Phase I as the reigning champions of the Turning Point intramural basketball league. With program directors coaching, clients, Support Staff & Case Managers playing, it was an all-around great time game. “It showed me how much fun I can have in sobriety, and with sober friends,” Phase […]
From the Family: Recovery is a Process, Believes Susan M.
Susan M., the mother of Phase III resident Alex H., has experienced the joy of watching her son, Alex, progress through the Turning Point program. Since coming to New Haven, Alex has turned a corner in his life and worked hard to develop a solid foundation for lasting recovery. As a kid, Alex had “everything […]
Resident Profile: Sebi M. Learns Coping Skills in Recovery
Sebi M. is a current client in Phase III of Turnbridge. Sebi’s journey through life has been difficult, but with the help of Turnbridge he has begun to shape a new path for himself. Sebi was born and raised in Texas, near the border of Mexico. He was very involved in sports as a child […]
Fear of the Unknown: Identifying Fears in Addiction Recovery
Fear of the Unknown By Katherine Ducharme, LMSW YOU MUST DO The things you think You cannot do. -Eleanor Roosevelt Recovery is not just about abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol – that’s only the beginning. The process can feel as though one is on an emotional rollercoaster. One day you could be feeling […]
Finding Life in Recovery: Mike C.’s Recovery Story
Mike C. recently graduated from the Turning Point program and resides in New Haven, Connecticut. Having grown up in Texas, Mike was originally apprehensive about coming all the way to Turning Point, but he made the most of the opportunity. Mike’s first drink came when he was 11 years old and, shortly after, Mike began […]
Gender Makes a Difference: Turnbridge on Gender-Specific Treatment for Substance Abuse
Gender makes a difference when looking at the physical effects of substance use and specific issues related to substance use disorders. – SAMHSA Addiction research, the effects of substance abuse, and drug treatment approaches have long-been geared towards men. In fact, it wasn’t until the early 90s that research surrounding the impact of substance abuse […]
What Causes Drug Abuse in Young Women?
Between the ages of 8 and 22, girls become young women. In these years, they are maturing both physically and mentally. They are forming their identity, a sense-of-self, and self-worth. These adolescent years are the most significant years of development, years critical to a young woman’s health and success later down the road. Unfortunately, adolescence […]