Every day, more than 115 people in the United States die from overdosing on opioids, says the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). And, according to new research, synthetic opioids like fentanyl are involved in 50 percent of opioid-related overdose deaths – up from a mere 14 percent in 2010 – taking the place as […]

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the majority of people who enter and remain in an extended, addiction treatment program will stop using drugs, reduce their criminal activity, and improve their occupational, social, and psychological functioning. If you or your loved one is struggling with the debilitating disease of addiction, know that […]

Is your teenager facing a drug problem? Are you worried about your son or daughter’s substance abuse? Finding the right treatment center is an important next step for patients with a drug-using teenager. Discover the importance of a residential treatment center for teens battling addiction. The teenage years are full of varying pressures – pressure […]

“Oxycodone may be habit-forming. Take oxycodone exactly as directed. Do not take more of it, take it more often, or take it in a different way than directed by your doctor… Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family drinks or has ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, uses or has ever used […]

Substance addiction is a complex disease. It affects multiple areas of the brain, inhibiting a person’s ability to make decisions, think rationally, and maintain self-control. Yes, while it’s true that a person makes the initial choice to use drugs, the fact of the matter is, addiction itself is not a choice. Drugs and alcohol literally […]

Did you know that half of all new drug users are under the age of 18? Or that, during the summer months, teenagers are most likely to drink and try drugs for the first time? With the first of summer right around the corner, Turnbridge experts cover just what parents should know when it comes […]

One of the most well-known – and widespread – approaches to addiction recovery is the 12-Step model. If you are researching drug treatment centers, there is no doubt you’ve come across this concept before. Nearly 75 percent of rehab facilities today enact 12-Step programs. And if you haven’t heard of the 12-Steps, you’ve likely heard […]

On average, most people try drugs and alcohol for the first time before their 20th birthday – sometime during adolescence or their later teenage years. This is the most critical period for brain development, and, as we know, substance abuse disrupts that process. Drug and alcohol use puts our kids at great risk for more […]

Drug addiction does not discriminate. Anyone – at any age, from any upbringing – can develop a drug or alcohol problem. One teen may develop a dependence on painkillers, after an athletic injury. Another may develop an Adderall addiction after using this stimulant as a semester-long “study aid.” A young adult may have started drinking […]

Each May, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes National Prevention Week: an annual health observance that is completely dedicated to increasing awareness – and promoting action – around substance use and mental health disorders. This year, National Prevention Week (NPW) will take place from May 13th – 19th, 2018. The weeklong […]