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Parent Support Groups

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.

Can You Take Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, or Other Opioids While Pregnant?

Prescription painkillers – such as Oxycontin (oxycodone) and Vicodin (hydrocodone) – are opioid drugs used to treat pain. They are prescribed after surgeries, for injuries or painful illness, and can also be found in prescription cough syrups or other medications....Read more about Can You Take Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, or Other Opioids While Pregnant? »

7 Reasons to Go to Drug Rehab

Let’s be honest for a minute. No one really wants to go to rehab – at least not at first. For many addicts and families, “rehab” is a scary thought....Read more about 7 Reasons to Go to Drug Rehab »

When Should a Person Go to Rehab?

It’s an unfortunate reality that of the 20-plus million Americans battling substance addiction today, only 10 percent will receive any type of treatment. Only a fraction of those treated will receive treatment at a clinical rehab facility....Read more about When Should a Person Go to Rehab? »

Get the Facts: Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults

Mental illness is difficult to talk about, along with drug addiction. But as parents, we must always recognize this risk. We must educate ourselves about mental illness and substance addiction, and about the dangers these disorders can pose to children today....Read more about Get the Facts: Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults »

It's Mental Health Awareness Month: The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse

More than 20 million people in the United States are battling a substance use disorder. Close to 44 million American adults are experiencing a mental health disorder....Read more about It's Mental Health Awareness Month: The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse »

Are All Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Created Equal?

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A drug and alcohol treatment center is a facility designed to help addicted individuals stop compulsive drug seeking and substance abuse....Read more about Are All Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers Created Equal? »

3 Recent Movies About Substance Abuse and Addiction

Over the last couple years, we have taken great strides in the way we perceive and understand substance addiction....Read more about 3 Recent Movies About Substance Abuse and Addiction »

7 Life Skills You'll Learn in Recovery

The recovery journey does not end after rehab. In fact, many believe this is where the journey truly begins. After completing drug or alcohol treatment, a person can return to their daily lives of working, going to school, seeing friends and family....Read more about 7 Life Skills You'll Learn in Recovery »

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.