This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents headed to On Track Karting in Wallingford for some high-speed indoor racing. On Track boasts “some of the longest and fastest indoor kart tracks in the country,” and residents were excited to hop in and take the carts for a spin. There’s always room for a little healthy competition, […]
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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.
Why Do 12 Step Programs Work
The 12-Step recovery program is so integrated into our culture that many can point to a friend or family member that’s been helped by a 12-Step support group of some kind. But why does it work, even for those who don’t believe in God, when the program is so spiritual in nature? New scientific research […]
Working With Young Men
Michael Bower, Ed.D. Primary Therapist Working with young men who are addicts and alcoholics can be a challenging, frustrating and satisfying privilege. Throughout the storm of addiction and the chaos in their behavior, I hold on to some key ideas that I think characterize both illness and recovery. Most of us think of AA […]
7 Considerations for Going Back to School After Treatment
While addiction is a terrible thing at any age, it’s particularly damaging when it occurs in the teenage years. Physical, spiritual, and social consequences are present in young men, but can be addressed with effective and holistic addiction treatment. But what’s next after treatment? Young men should pursue their goal of returning to school, but […]
CAROL – Spreading Awareness of Addiction
Carol R. is the mother of Jack, a successful Turnbridge graduate. Jack came to Turnbridge after completing primary treatment at Mountainside Treatment Center, and since committing to treatment he has worked hard to stay sober and rebuild his family relationships. Addiction can strike in any family, and Carol is using her experience with Jack to […]
ALEX F – Learning To Live Again
Alex F. graduated on Thursday, October 24, after successfully completing the Turnbridge program. Before coming to Turnbridge, he underwent primary treatment at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, and since embarking upon the road to recovery he has experienced a shift in perspective that continues to influence his daily life. Addiction first surfaced in Alex’s […]
The Importance of Friendship in Addiction Recovery
The secret to a successful recovery isn’t to simply stop using. Rather, it’s to create a new life where it’s harder to turn back to old ways, and easier to move forward. Without letting go of your old life, the more difficult it will be in recovery to find the support and practical solutions you […]
ARJUN P – Caron Treatment Centers to Turnbridge Extended Care
Arjun P. is a recent graduate of the Turnbridge program, who completed primary treatment at Caron Treatment Centers in PA. Prior to attending Caron, Arjun’s attempts at sobriety were short-lived, but he has since devoted himself to attaining a better life and is continuing to make progress. According to Arjun, he first started using drugs […]
Sarah Allen Benton Joins our Clinical Team!
Turnbridge is pleased to announce that Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LPC, LMHC has joined Turnbridge / Center for Change in the role of Primary Therapist. Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who was most recently a therapist/case manager at McLean Hospital in the McLean Brook transitional living program for substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment in Waltham, Massachusetts. She […]
Study: Drug Addicts Share Key Characteristics with Successful CEOs
A recent study by neuroscience professor David Linden, PhD suggests that drug addicts share many of the same characteristics that make a successful CEO. For young men in recovery, this is a testament to the fine line that separates success from struggles. But it also serves as a reminder to the potential of life after […]