One of the first things we hear at an alanon or naranon meeting is the “three C’s.” We as parents of addicts did not Cause our child’s addiction, can’t Control it and we cannot Cure it. We did not cause it – When supporting your son in recovery, the first step is to understand […]
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Is a Drug Intervention Needed?
In-ter-ven-tion Inter’venCHan Noun: Intervention; plural noun: interventions the action or process of intervening Interference by a country in another’s affairs Action taken to improve a situation, especially a medical disorder. “If I don’t step in and help will the process stop on its own?” Coming to terms with the negative effects of a […]
The Negative Side Effects of Spice Abuse: What You Need to Know About Synthetic Marijuana
Synthetic marijuana is more commonly known as “K2” or “Spice” and has several other nicknames just like any other drug. Aside from the negative side effects we know about, there are many other reasons why synthetic cannabis is so dangerous. One of the most obvious reasons why Spice is so harmful is that this drug […]
May is National Recommitment Month
May is National Recommitment month. I was unfamiliar with this recognized month, so I decided to do some research. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, commitment is “a promise to do or give something.” The prefix “re” means “again” or “again and again.” Together, recommitment is the idea of continually dedicating oneself to a cause or […]
How to Prevent Drug Relapse
It is not only our opinion, but our experience that relapses are preventable. There are certainly contributing factors to relapse that either go unreported, undiagnosed, or simply avoided. This is where the genius of Turnbridge can be easily missed amidst the chaos and emotion involved in just getting the young man into drug treatment. […]
Recreational Drug Therapy: How Sober Activities Can be Fun
In long term treatment, one must be given exactly what they need and some of what they want in order to achieve balance and sustainable recovery. We call it “peanut butter on the pill.” Young men in early recovery are vulnerable, full of fear and uncomfortable. The lives they have been living have revolved around […]
How To Tell if my Son is Doing Drugs: The Signs of Addiction
Often times, adolescents and young men will go to great lengths to conceal their drug use and they are often very skilled in doing so. As parents, we all want to believe that our children are being truthful with us and behaving responsibly, but in reality all kids, at some point in their lives, experiment […]
The Impact of Addiction on Teens
While the disease of addiction is devastating to anyone, the root cause and impact on teens can be extraordinary. Simply put, teens who suffer from addiction are one of the most difficult populations to help recover. Often the stress of addiction and/ or mental health issues is compounded by the unique age-specific social pressures of school […]
Turnbridge’s Reintegration Model featured in Recovery Campus Magazine
GRADUATED STEPS TO SUCCESS Recovery Campus A three-phase program helps young men restore their lives and prepare to pursue their dreams. It’s no secret that academic derailment is one of the most common consequences of addiction, and the stresses of campus life can be one of the biggest challenges to recovery. At Turnbridge in New […]
How Demi Lovato Battled Her Addiction and Chose Recovery
Young celebrities are exposed to external pressures, influences, and temptations that most of us will never have to face. This is why many celebrities such as Zac Efron, Lamar Odom, and Mike Sorrentino have stumbled into substance addiction. Fortunately, despite the challenges and media scrutiny, many celebrities choose recovery and share their story of […]