Bill D. is a recent successful graduate of Turnbridge. Prior to his residency at Turnbridge’s addiction treatment program, Bill’s attempts at abstinence were largely unsuccessful, never continuously spanning more than a month. Since entering (and subsequently completing) the Turnbridge rehab program, Bill has maintained his sobriety for nearly a year and is currently well on […]
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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.
Sean M. Builds a Strong Sober Network
Sean M. grew up in south jersey and is 24 years old. “I always considered myself a partier but never thought I had a problem,” Sean said. About 2 years ago, “I experienced the sudden passing of my father.” Sean took this tragic event very hard. “I began to isolate myself from family and friends. […]
Fall 2014 Camping Trip
The Turnbridge camping trip planned by Support Staff Manager Casey Olayos was a big hit amongst the TP residents. “I planned this trip with a few things in mind,” said Casey. “First off, I glanced back to my own personal experience as a resident here at TP and I remembered that I was only in […]
The Importance of Family Education
Many families will continue to struggle with co-dependency long after their loved one has completed treatment. For example, families will try to take on the role of “fixing” someone without realizing that it is in the addict’s best interest to maintain personal responsibility for their own recovery. Transference and co-dependency often create stressors that are […]
The Benefits of Long Term Drug Treatment
As an addiction treatment program that believes in a long term approach to drug rehabilitation, we wanted to share a brief story that highlights the benefits of a longer term, transformative approach to recovery. He was a 23-year-old male. He grew up in an upper middle class household in Connecticut . He took saxophone lessons […]
Zachary K – Living a Sober Lifestyle
Zachary is a recent graduate of Turnbridge’s sober living program. Zachary came to Turnbridge after completing primary treatment in California, and since he made the personal decision to seek help he has worked hard to maintain a stable and sober lifestyle. According to Zachary, his issues with substance abuse began around the age of 15, […]
Matthew M. – How Seeking Treatment Changed His Life
Matthew M. is a resident currently in Phase III of the Turnbridge sober living program. Matthew spent years attempting to manage the effects of his drug and alcohol abuse, but when his battle with addiction took a harsh turn, he decided to seek professional help and is currently well on his way to living a […]
Lighthouse Point Beach
On Friday, July 18, 25 of Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and staff headed down to East Haven’s Light House Point for a day of sober living and sandy fun in the sun. Although the residents didn’t swim, they all had a blast and the day was filled with plenty of football, Frisbee, and fellowship. “It […]
Four Principles to Help Your Son Overcome Addiction Denial
Providing addiction treatment for young people has a unique set of challenges. Denial and precontemplation plague this age group. Common rebuttals include, “everyone my age is doing it” and “I can stop whenever I want — I just don’t want to.” From an outsider’s perspective looking in, it may seem obvious that the person needs […]
Wade Miller – Unsung Hero
Wade Miller is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of September. Wade has been serving with Turnbridge for over 18 months as an invaluable member of the Support Staff team. As a Turnbridge drug rehab graduate with over 2.5 years of recovery, Wade is uniquely qualified to use his personal experience to aid in his […]