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These meetings are free and open to any parents of a child with substance use concerns. No program affiliation is required to attend.

CONNECTIONS Newsletter Archive

Missed a copy of the Turnbridge Connections Newsletter? On this page you can find all of the editions we've published previously. Click on the date of the issue you'd like to read and stay up to date with all of happenings at Turnbridge.

What to Look for in a Residential Drug Rehab Program

Substance addiction is a chronic disease that – much like diabetes or asthma – requires continuous, active care and management....Read more about What to Look for in a Residential Drug Rehab Program »

What Does it Mean to Hit Rock Bottom?

One of the biggest misconceptions in the realm of addiction is, a person must “hit rock bottom” before getting help. We hear this phrase all the time, from families of addicts, from addicts themselves, and in the most general of conversations....Read more about What Does it Mean to Hit Rock Bottom? »

Parents Ask: Are Prescription Drugs Safe in Recovery?

For most people, prescription medications are considered to be safe. When taken responsibly and as prescribed, these drugs can be very effective in helping to treat various symptoms and disease....Read more about Parents Ask: Are Prescription Drugs Safe in Recovery? »

Boys v. Girls: Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders and Recovery

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One of the key principles of addiction treatment is that it is fully tailored to a person’s unique, individual needs....Read more about Boys v. Girls: Gender Differences in Substance Use Disorders and Recovery »

7 Signs of Enabling Every Parent Should Know About

Parents are natural caregivers, supporters, and helpers in times of need. Most often, parents want to help their children succeed in school, purchase the things they want to buy (but maybe can’t afford), and go the places they want to go....Read more about 7 Signs of Enabling Every Parent Should Know About »

What is Relapse, and What is it Not?

Our bodies and brains are wired to repeat activities that we find pleasurable....Read more about What is Relapse, and What is it Not? »

Parents Ask: How Do Drugs Affect the Brain of a Teenager?

Most of us know that drugs and alcohol are bad. They are bad for our bodies, and bad for our emotional and mental health. However, are these negative effects magnified for teenagers and young adults?...Read more about Parents Ask: How Do Drugs Affect the Brain of a Teenager? »

The Harrowing Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse

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There is a clear, yet very complex, relationship between trauma and substance abuse. Up to two-thirds of people who battle post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also battle a substance addiction....Read more about The Harrowing Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse »

Turnbridge is a leading substance use and mental health disorder treatment program in New Haven, Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.