Choosing the right drug treatment center is, undoubtedly, an overwhelming task. Especially if it is for your daughter, your sister, your wife, or a close female friend. Studies show that there is a greater stigma against women who use drugs and alcohol. And this stigma prevents many women from wanting to seek help. It also […]
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Turnbridge operates leading mental health and substance abuse treatment programs throughout Connecticut. This blog is a resource for people seeking addiction and mental health recovery information and inspiration, and the latest Turnbridge news and events.
Why Do People Go to Rehab?
The thought of going to drug rehab can be a tough pill to swallow, for addicts and their loved ones alike. Many feel that their addiction is not “bad enough” to go to rehab, so they wait it out. Many are afraid of the stigma around the word “rehab,” and are concerned about what others […]
The Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders with Substance Abuse
About half of people who battle a substance use disorder in their lifetime will also experience a mental illness. The same can be said vice versa. When a substance use disorder and mental health disorder occur simultaneously, they are called co-occurring disorders. Co-occurring disorders are very common. In 2018 alone, more than 9 million adults […]
“Am I OK to Drive?”: The Risks of Impaired Driving & Signs You’re Too High to Drive
The holiday season – specifically, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – is considered “one of the deadliest and most dangerous” times to drive in the United States. According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, this is due to an increase in impaired driving. Have you ever left a party, pulled […]
How to Support Loved Ones in Recovery During the Holidays
During the holidays, many families will feel especially grateful for the sobriety and recovery of a loved one. However, it’s important for families to keep in mind that those in recovery may be struggling this time of year. While this season is usually synonymous with holiday cheer, it can also be overwhelming for those who […]
The Benefits of a Women’s Only Rehab
When choosing a drug treatment program for your loved one, it’s important to consider her needs and to choose the healing environment that will be most successful for her. Will she benefit from an inpatient rehab center, where she can live and focus on her sobriety, or an outpatient program in which she can come […]
How to Prevent Drug Abuse Among Children & Teens
“Although older teens seem to resist input from their parents, it’s a time when they need parents the most.” – Linda Richter, PhD, Director of Policy Research and Analysis at Center on Addiction According to a new survey from the Center on Addiction, parents have the largest influence over their children’s decisions when it comes […]
Is Marijuana Addictive?
We hear it all the time: Marijuana is being legalized across the United States, so it must be safe. Marijuana is a natural plant, so it must not be dangerous. So many people use marijuana today, it must not be addicting. But are these claims justified, or is there more that we should know? Unfortunately, […]
How to Convince Someone You Love to Go to Rehab
Currently in the United States, there are over 20 million people in need of substance use treatment. Yet more than 80 percent of those individuals have not received professional help. Most often, it’s because they do not perceive a need for treatment. They do not recognize a problem exists. At the same time, however, they […]
Drug Testing Your Teenager: Is it Right?
Studies have found that at least 98 percent of teenagers lie to their parents. Most often, it is because they think they might get in trouble, that their parents would be disappointed, or that they’d be punished and banned from doing something they want to do. According to the same research, among other topics, the […]