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 […]
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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 […]
LUCAS S: Breaking the Addiction Cycle
Lucas S. is a resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge addiction treatment program. Lucas’ life spiraled out of control as his addiction took hold, but through some consistent hard work at Turnbridge, he has turned things around. According to Lucas, he began drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana at an early age. Addiction runs in […]
Hear What Turning Point Alumni Have to Say in There Own Words: DAVE
“Turnbridge Extended Care Sober Living Alumni share their stories about their memories, friendships, experiences, and perspectives of their time at Turnbridge. Enjoy the stories and consider sharing your own. Send your Alumni Experiences to alumni@tpextendedcare.com.” When Dave was a kid, he would hang out at his father’s shop down the street from his home. When Dave finished […]
How to Cope with A Loved One Suffering From Addiction
Kim is the mother of Tom, a successful graduate of the Turnbridge program. Like the majority of those with loved ones suffering from drug addiction, Kim has spent several years dealing with the consequences and uncertainties of this crippling disease. Through Turnbridge’s efforts and the support of Alcoholics Anonymous’ group sessions, Kim and Tom are […]
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 […]
Chas Lankford – The Impact of Using Drugs at a Young Age
One common denominator with young men in recovery is that they have obviously started using drugs and alcohol at a young age. For most, this means that some of the most pivotal emotional and social development has been stunted. My own personal experience left me getting clean in my early 20’s, after using heavily through […]
Lorraine – A Powerful Success Story of Her Son Embracing Recovery
Lorraine C. is the mother of Ryan, a resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge program. In the past, Ryan’s recovery attempts were largely unsuccessful, but since coming to Turnbridge he has embraced the program and made many positive changes. According to Lorraine, Ryan started smoking marijuana in high school, and his drug use quickly escalated. […]