GRADUATED STEPS TO SUCCESS Recovery Campus A three-phase program helps young men restore their lives and prepare to pursue their dreams. It’s no secret that academic derailment is one of the most common consequences of addiction, and the stresses of campus life can be one of the biggest challenges to recovery. At Turnbridge in New […]
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SAM COHEN – From the Front Lines
When I step back from my job as a case manager at Turnbridge, I often ask myself what is my purpose in the lives of these young men and their families. The well-known proverb “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” comes to mind. In my vocation, most of the time the student is […]
ELI O – Relapse and Recommitment
Eli O. is currently a resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge program. He successfully completed primary treatment in Florida before coming to Turnbridge, and has since recommitting himself to recovery he has served as a model example to other residents. Eli began smoking marijuana around the age of 11, and drank alcohol throughout his […]
Motivating Young Men in Recovery
Fred Keane, LCSW Executive Director of Clinical Services There are a variety of challenges that young men in early recovery face. Many are not “voluntary”, but rather have been compelled to enter treatment as a result of outstanding legal issues or owing to family interventions. It has been found that clients younger than 26 […]
How Demi Lovato Battled Her Addiction and Chose Recovery
Young celebrities are exposed to external pressures, influences, and temptations that most of us will never have to face. This is why many celebrities such as Zac Efron, Lamar Odom, and Mike Sorrentino have stumbled into substance addiction. Fortunately, despite the challenges and media scrutiny, many celebrities choose recovery and share their story of […]
Music Therapy for Addiction: Playing Music in a Safe, Sober Enviornment
Turnbridge’s on-site music studio and rehearsal space provides a perfect venue for residents to foster their musical abilities in a safe, sober environment. According to Dave Freedman, Support Staff Director, Turnbridge endorses a mind, body, and spirit approach to recovery and to life, and for many of the residents, music is a fundamental aspect of […]
How Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment can Treat Co – Occurring Disorders
Dealing with substance abuse is never easy, but it can even be more difficult when there’s a mental health problem that reinforces negative addictions. It is not at all uncommon for an individual struggling with alcoholism to have what is known as a dual-diagnosis, or the coexistence of another mental health diagnosis alongside alcoholism. This […]
WARREN P – Experiencing Life Sober
Warren P. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s extended care program. Like most, Warren’s road to recovery has been long and filled with obstacles, but he has held on to a powerful motivator and is currently well on his way to leading a healthy and sober life. Warren began smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol […]
SKI TRIP TO VERMONT’S BROMLEY MOUNTAIN
On Tuesday, December 3, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and a member of the support staff hopped in a van and took the three hour drive up to Vermont’s Bromley Mountain for a day on the slopes. Ski trips are one of the yearly favorites for the Turnbridge residents, and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos put together an […]
Is Your Brother A Drug Addict? How to Face Being a Sibling of a Drug Addict
Addiction takes a toll on everyone in the family, but it can be particularly difficult for the siblings of the young man. Prior to the addiction, when circumstances spiraled out of control, you were close with your brother and shared that unique relationship only siblings enjoy. The healing process isn’t just limited to your brother […]