Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC Primary Therapist The stereotype of the “typical” addict/alcoholic prevents many individuals with addictions from seeking help-as it allows for comparison to the worst case scenario. The media also fuels the stereotype, as many of the movies and stories that portray addicts and alcoholics are often tragic-when the real-life […]
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GRANT L – A Change in Perspective
Grant L. is a current resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge program. His substance abuse has led to numerous prior treatment episodes, but since completing primary treatment at Rosecrance and coming to Turnbridge, Grant has experienced continued success and has worked hard to make positive changes in his life. Grant’s long battle with addiction […]
ON TRACK KARTING – “Having Fun in Sobriety is What We’re About”
This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents headed to On Track Karting in Wallingford for some high-speed indoor racing. On Track boasts “some of the longest and fastest indoor kart tracks in the country,” and residents were excited to hop in and take the carts for a spin. There’s always room for a little healthy competition, […]
Why Do 12 Step Programs Work
The 12-Step recovery program is so integrated into our culture that many can point to a friend or family member that’s been helped by a 12-Step support group of some kind. But why does it work, even for those who don’t believe in God, when the program is so spiritual in nature? New scientific research […]
Working With Young Men
Michael Bower, Ed.D. Primary Therapist Working with young men who are addicts and alcoholics can be a challenging, frustrating and satisfying privilege. Throughout the storm of addiction and the chaos in their behavior, I hold on to some key ideas that I think characterize both illness and recovery. Most of us think of AA […]
7 Considerations for Going Back to School After Treatment
While addiction is a terrible thing at any age, it’s particularly damaging when it occurs in the teenage years. Physical, spiritual, and social consequences are present in young men, but can be addressed with effective and holistic addiction treatment. But what’s next after treatment? Young men should pursue their goal of returning to school, but […]
CAROL – Spreading Awareness of Addiction
Carol R. is the mother of Jack, a successful Turnbridge graduate. Jack came to Turnbridge after completing primary treatment at Mountainside Treatment Center, and since committing to treatment he has worked hard to stay sober and rebuild his family relationships. Addiction can strike in any family, and Carol is using her experience with Jack to […]
ALEX F – Learning To Live Again
Alex F. graduated on Thursday, October 24, after successfully completing the Turnbridge program. Before coming to Turnbridge, he underwent primary treatment at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, and since embarking upon the road to recovery he has experienced a shift in perspective that continues to influence his daily life. Addiction first surfaced in Alex’s […]
The Importance of Friendship in Addiction Recovery
The secret to a successful recovery isn’t to simply stop using. Rather, it’s to create a new life where it’s harder to turn back to old ways, and easier to move forward. Without letting go of your old life, the more difficult it will be in recovery to find the support and practical solutions you […]
ARJUN P – Caron Treatment Centers to Turnbridge Extended Care
Arjun P. is a recent graduate of the Turnbridge program, who completed primary treatment at Caron Treatment Centers in PA. Prior to attending Caron, Arjun’s attempts at sobriety were short-lived, but he has since devoted himself to attaining a better life and is continuing to make progress. According to Arjun, he first started using drugs […]