As much as addiction is a physical disease, it is equally as mentally and emotionally crippling. Yes – it takes a toll on a person’s body, but it also affects their mental stability, emotional capacity, social aptitude, and more. Everything is integrated. Addiction touches all aspects of a person’s life, and therefore, can be very […]
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Teen Intervention Strategies for Concerned Parents
A recent study found that only 14 percent of parents believed their adolescents had tried marijuana. Their teenagers were then surveyed. In actuality, 42 percent of these teens admitted to smoking pot – three times more than their parents had presumed. Unfortunately, parents are often left in the dark about their teenagers’ drug and alcohol […]
Opioid Overdose Symptoms Every Person Must Know
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 […]
Not All Addiction Centers Are Created Equal
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 […]
The Benefits of Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
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 Uses & Abuses
“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 […]
From the Family: Elizabeth & Jim
Her father recalled that before coming to Turnbridge, Grace was going through this repetitive cycle of “getting to a certain point in her life routine, then she would crash and burn, and then have to go and reset. It was really going nowhere. Both Beth and I felt that we were really not helping Grace […]
5 Core Principles of Drug and Alcohol Treatment
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 […]
Teens and Drugs: What You Need to Know as Summer Approaches
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 […]
What is the 12-Step Program and What Can You Expect?
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 […]