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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.

Vaping THC is Linked to Health Problems, Says New Report

There is a recent outbreak of lung injuries across the U.S., and it’s been linked to vaping THC....Read more about Vaping THC is Linked to Health Problems, Says New Report »

The Long-Term Effects of Drug Use

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We all know (or have been told) that drugs are bad. They can lead to addiction, infectious diseases, or even overdose....Read more about The Long-Term Effects of Drug Use »

Is Your Son or Daughter Addicted to Drugs?: Where Gender Plays a Role

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Parenting is not an easy job. As a mom or dad, you are constantly going to great lengths to keep your child safe and out of harm’s way. You are constantly teaching right from wrong, and encouraging positive behaviors and attitudes in your child....Read more about Is Your Son or Daughter Addicted to Drugs?: Where Gender Plays a Role »

New U.S. Surgeon General Alert: The Effects of Marijuana Use on Teens

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On August 29, 2019, the U.S....Read more about New U.S. Surgeon General Alert: The Effects of Marijuana Use on Teens »

What are Laced Drugs, and Should You Be Concerned?

Lacing is the act of entwining things together – we lace our shoes, we lace our fingers, and amidst a severe opioid epidemic, we are also lacing drugs. But, lacing drugs isn’t as sweet or simple as it sounds....Read more about What are Laced Drugs, and Should You Be Concerned? »

The Efficacy of Long-term Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance addiction is a chronic disease that can leave long-lasting changes in the brain. It impacts a person’s ability to make sound decisions, think rationally, and control any impulse to use drugs, despite the negative consequences....Read more about The Efficacy of Long-term Substance Abuse Treatment »

The Link Between Social Media, Mental Health, and Drug Abuse

Social media can be an incredible asset for connecting with friends – especially in adolescence, a key period for social development....Read more about The Link Between Social Media, Mental Health, and Drug Abuse »

Back to School: The Scope of Substance Abuse in High Schools Today

Today, more than 1 in 4 teenagers claim that they have personally witnessed illegal drug use in real life. The most common place they have seen drug use? Right on school property....Read more about Back to School: The Scope of Substance Abuse in High Schools Today »

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.