Family Perspectives

From the Family: Elizabeth & Jim

Her father recalled that before coming to Turnbridge, Grace was going through this repetitive cycle of “getting to a ...Read more about From the Family: Elizabeth & Jim »

Debbie & Rich Find the Right Drug Treatment Option for Their Son

Debbie & Rich, the parents of Phase III resident Alex P., have watched their son embrace recovery and begin to build a full life for himself as he’s progressed through the Phases of the Turnbridge Men’s Program. ...Read more about Debbie & Rich Find the Right Drug Treatment Option for Their Son »

Marie P. Sees Her Son Join the Recovery Community

Matt P. grew up in Massachusetts with the support of a loving family but, according to his Mother, Marie, his childhood was not without difficulty. “He often struggled with his peers and fitting in,” said Marie. As a result of these challenges, Matt found himself gravitating toward bad crowds. “He started hanging out with others who were doing drugs,” said Marie....Read more about Marie P. Sees Her Son Join the Recovery Community »

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.

From the Family – On Disguising Early Substance Addiction

John F. is the father of Quinn, a current member of the Phase III community. ...Read more about From the Family – On Disguising Early Substance Addiction »

Zach and Dallas: Two Brothers Against Addiction

Zach M.’s family has seen him struggle to keep his life in order due to his addiction. Since coming to Turnbridge’s young adult drug rehab facilities and working on his recovery, Zach’s family now has the happy, loving, and caring son and brother back in their lives....Read more about Zach and Dallas: Two Brothers Against Addiction »

From the Family – Sarah B.

As a result of his addiction, Adam’s family watched him transform from a loving, adventurous, and outgoing son into an unrecognizable person....Read more about From the Family – Sarah B. »

Susan M. Sees Her Son Develop into an Independent Sober Man

Susan M. is the mother of Kody M., a Client currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s Preparative Care program. For several years, Kody’s parents witnessed him struggling through addiction and early adulthood, but have had the privilege recently of seeing their son develop into an independent and fulfilled sober man. ...Read more about Susan M. Sees Her Son Develop into an Independent Sober Man »

Frances P. Shares Her Son’s Story of Recovery

Frances P. is the mother of David P., a client currently living sober in Phase III of Turnbridge’s Preparative Care program. While David was active in his addiction, his relationships with his parents reached a point where his mother was frightened to be around him....Read more about Frances P. Shares Her Son’s Story of Recovery »

Lynn and Andy P: Addressing Your Son’s Addiction

Lynn and Andy P. are the parents of Drew P., a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s drug rehab program. While in his addiction, Drew’s family relationships were strained because of complete distrust and constant stress in the household....Read more about Lynn and Andy P: Addressing Your Son’s Addiction »

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