Chris Hrusa is Turnbridge addiction treatment programs’s Unsung Hero for the month of August. Chris is a member of the Support Staff for Phase II, and has held that position since November 2013. Chris left a career as a sales manager, and now finds his work to be much more fulfilling. As Support Staff, he […]
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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.
Establishing a Daily Rehab Schedule
“The Importance of a Daily Routine” – Lynn Marie Staffa, LCSW A comment commonly heard from our clients is their struggle with sitting still. They are at the beginning stages of their recovery from alcohol and drug abuse and they are feeling overwhelmed by their new reality of being sober. They are no longer able […]
Ethan E – Seeking Emotional Stability in Drug Treatment
Ethan E. is currently a resident in Phase III of Turnbridge. He spent years battling his addiction, completing various programs before suffering several relapses. Today, he is doing well in the program and he works hard to maintain his sobriety and a positive outlook. According to Ethan, he began using drugs around the age of […]
Jim and Barbara : How Our Son Broke Through the Stages of Addiction
Jim and Barbara F. are the parents of Dave, a successful graduate of the Turnbridge program. As Dave progressed through various stages in his drug addiction, Jim and Barbara tried a wide range of interventions in order to help him. For years, these drug treatment attempts were unsuccessful, but after Dave decided to turn his […]
Should My Son Be Returning to School After Rehab?
For high school or college age people who are in drug treatment or have completed an addiction treatment program, graduating from school is a natural and worthy goal. However, schools of every kind are natural incubators for the party culture. Therefore, there shouldn’t be a rush to return to campus prematurely. For people of the […]
Deep Sea Fishing
This month, close to fifty residents from Phase I and Phase II hit the high seas for a day of deep sea fishing, and most didn’t come back empty-handed. Once again, Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos organized a fun, engaging activity in which everyone had a good time, regardless if they hooked a Bluefish or a […]
Mike B – Learning to Live a Structured Sober Life
Mike B. is a successful graduate of Turnbridge’s extended care program. After suffering a relapse from his first treatment attempt, Mike has worked hard to maintain his sobriety and he is well on his way to living a happy and stable life. According to Mike, he began experimenting with drugs at the age of 17, […]
Paintball at Hogan’s Alley
On Friday, May 23, several of Turnbridge rehab center’s Phase I residents donned their face masks for an afternoon of paintball at Hogan’s Alley in Meriden. Paintball has turned out to be one of the residents’ favorite recreational activities, and this outing was one of the best. According to resident Nick C., the residents divided […]
Cameron B – Moving Forward From Addiction
Cameron B. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s long term drug rehab program. Like many of those who suffer from addiction, Cameron has struggled through several attempts at rehab in the past, only to fall back into old habits. Since coming to Turnbridge, however, he has discovered a desire to live a […]
6 Tips for Staying Sober After Leaving Drug Treatment
You’ve just finished primary drug treatment. Twenty-eight days spent re-discovering the inner you. Plush emotions bursting through, perhaps you’ve begun keeping a journal where you write about your latest revelations. Twenty-eight days spent learning. Learning how drug and alcohol abuse damage your body and damage your brain. Learning the latest coping technique, the latest mind/body […]