Substance use is a monster, addiction a persistent demon, and yet, Hollywood always seems to find a means of masking the two with lavish charm and glamour. All the while, the media continues to do just the opposite. They’re all too eager to take down the tragic stories of celebrities’ drug use—another overdose, another relapse—as […]
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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.
Help for Parents of Addicts: How to Keep Peace of Mind While Your Son is in Rehab
For some of us parents, we find out that something has gone drastically wrong with our child’s journey (often by police or school). In crisis, we place him into a drug and alcohol treatment facility to avoid consequences or to fix whatever the problem (which we have not really identified) our child is experiencing. For […]
Fighting the Battle between Addiction & Depression
This past summer, the world lost one of its most beloved, storied artists of all time, actor and comedian, Robin Williams. And of late, his tragic suicide has shed incredible light on a shaking reality: the persistent, disparaging battle between addiction and depression. Addiction and depression are two internal demons that have housed themselves in […]
Acceptance: A Recovering Path of Least Resistance.
Prescribed often times as a routine meditation, the Serenity Prayer (familiar to recovery culture) asks a Higher Power to “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” The concept of acceptance, which is highlighted by this prayer, is […]
January ’15 Unsung Hero – Matt Barba
Matt Barba is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of January. “I feel honored to be singled out this month for this accolade. With that being said, this is not why I do what I do here at Turnbridge. My combined life experience as an active addict and my subsequent years in sobriety are my […]
Jeff S: Moving Past the Disease of Addiction
Jeff S. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s addiction treatment program. As is true with most addicts and alcoholics, Jeff’s addiction has put him in some trying situations, but his path in recovery has led to healing and change. Jeff began smoking marijuana and drinking at age 12, which almost immediately became […]
Recreation: Flight Trampoline Park
This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and Support Staff members loaded up the Suburbans and headed off to Flight Trampoline Park in New Britain, Connecticut. The Trampoline Park is a favorite activity among the residents and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos makes sure to schedule a trip at least once a month. “The guys always seem […]
Mike R Mends Relationships Broken by Addiction
Mike R. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s Preparative Care program. Like many other alcoholics and addicts, the progression of Mike’s addiction was fast and his most valued relationships were damaged, but his path in recovery has led to profound healing and change. Mike began smoking marijuana at age 13, which quickly […]
JP Overcomes The Issues of Substance Abuse at Turnbridge
JP H. successfully completed the Turnbridge drug rehab program, graduating in September 2014. JP came straight to Turnbridge after finding himself in a Williamsport, Pennsylvania jail cell with several drug-related charges hanging over his head. At 25 years old, JP’s road to recovery has already been long and trying for himself and his family. However, […]
Hogan’s Alley Paintball – Dec ’14
In December, Turnbridge residents and Support Staff members loaded up the Suburbans and headed off to Hogan’s Alley Paintball in Wallingford, Connecticut. Paintball has been a favorite activity among the residents of Turnbridge since its inception and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos likes to schedule a trip at least once per month when the weather permits. […]