Happy 4th of July to all. What a wonderful time to enjoy a day off from work, head to the beach with family or friends, host a barbeque, and….have a cold beer or mixed drink? Well, not for some people. The Others. The Leftovers. For those who are afflicted with the disease of addiction and […]
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4 Tips on How to Talk to Your Children About Drug Abuse
I grew up in the 1960s in a conservative Roman Catholic community in the Midwest. At that time, there were no widespread campaigns about drug and alcohol abuse; no one talked to kids about the dangers of either. There was a brewery in town where many of the residents worked, and everyone drank, frequently to […]
Treatment vs. Incarceration: Why Drug Rehab is More Beneficial than Prison for Drug Offenders
In 1956, the American Medical Association declared addiction a chronic brain disease. A disease can be defined merely as an abnormality that affects all, or part of an organism, and results in adverse symptoms. In the case of addiction, the abnormality is manifested in the brain (yes, there are real, observable biological implications!). The symptoms […]
4 Tips on How to Cope with a Drug Addicted Son
By John Palmer – BSW, Director of Professional Development at Turnbridge Drug Rehab for Young Men and Women Below is a compilation of 4 personal actions, and professional suggestions, I have taken, as they have provided me with the ability to deal with my emotions around my addicted child. Acceptance: Accept that you cannot fix […]
Parents of Drug Addicts: How to Stop Enabling My Child’s Addiction
Am I enabling my child’s drug addiction? Perhaps the answer to this question can be more easily identified in the context of an ‘either/or’ question: Am I enabling or am I helping? Depending on the situation, there exists a very fine line between the two. When it comes to our addicted sons and daughters, […]
Jane C: How My Son Recovered from a Battle with Addiction
Jane C. is the mother of Gordon D., a successful graduate of the Turnbridge long term drug rehab program. During Gordon’s battle with addiction, his life and the lives of loved ones were affected, but Gordon has embraced recovery and continues to serve as a positive example to other young men in recovery. According to […]
CHRIS MYER – Unsung Hero
Chris Meyer is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for June. Since September, Chris has worked as a member of the Support Staff for Phase I, and he has found meaning in his newfound career. According to Chris, his main concern as Support Staff is maintaining the safety of Turnbridge’s residents. He works with the residents on a […]
JEFF PERRON – Unsung Hero
Jeff Perron is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of April. Jeff is the overnight support staff for Phase II of the program, and he has been in that position for the past six months. He works hard to ensure the safety and stability of the residence, and attributes success to great teamwork within the […]
GRANT YOUNG – Unsung Hero
Grant Young is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the month of February. Grant is a member of the Support Staff for Phase III, and has been for the past six months. As Support Staff, Grant is responsible for ensuring that residents are safe, sober, and continuing to develop a balanced schedule. His primary goal is […]
CASEY OLAYOS – Unsung Hero
Casey Olayos is Turnbridge’s Unsung Hero for the Month of January. Casey began working for the program while he was a resident. During his time in Phase III, he became House Manager, and toward the end of his stay he started working as a member of the Support Staff. Casey currently serves as Support Staff […]