Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, after marijuana, are the most commonly abused substances in the United States. Adderall, the latest trend in prescription drug abuse, is the third most common drug used among 12th graders, according to the 2014 Monitoring the Future Study. People often think that, because prescription drugs have been approved by a […]
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The Art of Cognitive Reframing in Addiction
Viewing the world from 30,000 feet changes our worldview. As a clinician, my ability to support change with my clients requires first that I fully understand my client’s worldview. For many, their belief about their problem is critical in determining and supporting the change process. A powerful technique which allows me to make positive use […]
Sober Celebrities Share their Journey towards Recovery
Substance use is a monster, addiction a persistent demon, and yet, Hollywood always seems to find a means of masking the two with lavish charm and glamour. All the while, the media continues to do just the opposite. They’re all too eager to take down the tragic stories of celebrities’ drug use—another overdose, another relapse—as […]
Help for Parents of Addicts: How to Keep Peace of Mind While Your Son is in Rehab
For some of us parents, we find out that something has gone drastically wrong with our child’s journey (often by police or school). In crisis, we place him into a drug and alcohol treatment facility to avoid consequences or to fix whatever the problem (which we have not really identified) our child is experiencing. For […]
Fighting the Battle between Addiction & Depression
This past summer, the world lost one of its most beloved, storied artists of all time, actor and comedian, Robin Williams. And of late, his tragic suicide has shed incredible light on a shaking reality: the persistent, disparaging battle between addiction and depression. Addiction and depression are two internal demons that have housed themselves in […]
Acceptance: A Recovering Path of Least Resistance.
Prescribed often times as a routine meditation, the Serenity Prayer (familiar to recovery culture) asks a Higher Power to “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” The concept of acceptance, which is highlighted by this prayer, is […]
January ’15 Unsung Hero – Matt Barba
Matt Barba is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of January. “I feel honored to be singled out this month for this accolade. With that being said, this is not why I do what I do here at Turnbridge. My combined life experience as an active addict and my subsequent years in sobriety are my […]
Jeff S: Moving Past the Disease of Addiction
Jeff S. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s addiction treatment program. As is true with most addicts and alcoholics, Jeff’s addiction has put him in some trying situations, but his path in recovery has led to healing and change. Jeff began smoking marijuana and drinking at age 12, which almost immediately became […]
Recreation: Flight Trampoline Park
This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and Support Staff members loaded up the Suburbans and headed off to Flight Trampoline Park in New Britain, Connecticut. The Trampoline Park is a favorite activity among the residents and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos makes sure to schedule a trip at least once a month. “The guys always seem […]
Mike R Mends Relationships Broken by Addiction
Mike R. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s Preparative Care program. Like many other alcoholics and addicts, the progression of Mike’s addiction was fast and his most valued relationships were damaged, but his path in recovery has led to profound healing and change. Mike began smoking marijuana at age 13, which quickly […]