
Between the ages of 12-17, a young man undergoes a great amount of changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many parents understand these teenage years as some of the most difficult; their son is hormonal, aggressive, more distant. The behaviors he is exhibiting are primarily a result of certain changes in the brain that actually make an adolescent act out. These changes incite him to act rebelliously, to experiment with drugs and alcohol, and to develop a substance addiction in early adulthood as a result.
The fact is, young adults who begin using any addictive substance before age 15 are six and a half times more likely to develop a substance use disorder than those use later in life.
Turnbridge is not simply a “rehab” center for young men. It is a community in which young men can grow together in a fun, healthy environment, and further prepare themselves for the next stage of life--sobriety. Through our phased Preparative Care program, clients develop all the life skills necessary for productive living outside of a treatment center. Because the first phase of our program focuses primarily on regulation and routine, young men in treatment are not simply encouraged, but rather, required, to participate in recreational sober activities and attend 12-Step meetings. We use challenge and adventure to engage our clients, to add texture to the inpatient experience. Through activities such as team sports, music studio sessions, and event outings, the young men in recovery become a part of the vibrant community at Turnbridge.