Earlier this month, the world experienced tremendous heartbreak when we learned that Tom Petty – frontman of The Heartbreakers – had died after suffering cardiac arrest. The legendary musician left behind mountains of accomplishments for fans to memorialize, dying peacefully on October 2, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. As much as we mourn the […]

Dual diagnosis, commonly known as co-occurring disorders, is a clinical term used to describe someone who is battling a substance addiction and a mental illness simultaneously. If you or someone you love is struggling with dual diagnosis, know that you are not alone. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), an estimated […]

We know that drug addiction is a devastating disease. However, what we often forget is that its effects are not solely limited to the person using. The addicted person is not the only one who is damaged by the substance abuse. Drug addiction, rather, affects all who are touched by it – particularly family members. […]

Just days ago, on September 15, 2017, President Trump officially proclaimed this week to be Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. From September 17 through September 23, 2017, he has asked us to not only recognize the opioid crisis in America, but also to reaffirm our commitment to helping those that have been affected by […]

Back to school season is here. Colleges and universities across the nation have opened their doors to both new and returning students. The first semester has officially kicked off, and our sons and daughters are already out making new friends, reuniting with old ones, and getting back into the swing of things on campus. If […]

There is a famous quote from best-selling author Eckhart Tolle that goes, “The world can only change from within.” What does this mean, exactly? It means that in order to make changes in your life, in order to change the things around you, you must first look inside yourself: What inside yourself is contributing to […]

At Turnbridge, we recognize that addiction is a disease that not only affects a user, but also his or her entire family. Living with an addicted son or daughter is in no way easy. Perhaps that is why you are here. As a parent, you’ve probably spent most of your nights sleeping with one eye […]

The phrase “addictive personality” gets tossed around quite a bit nowadays. When you think of an addictive personality, you might think of a relative who can’t quit their smoking habit. You might think of your friend’s addiction to Candy Crush. You might think of your son, now off at college, who is getting more into […]

We hear it all too often: A high school student gets injured and, after surgery, is prescribed painkillers; he later becomes addicted. A young woman gets her wisdom teeth out and is given Percocet for the pain; she becomes tolerant to the pills’ effects and needs more to feel better. A teen finds a bottle […]

Drug abuse, as research has long told us, is most common among men. But did you know that women are just as likely as men to become addicted? Or, that women progress more quickly into addictive disorders than their male counterparts? Some experts believe that women may be more susceptible to drug cravings and relapse. […]