The phrase “addictive personality” gets tossed around quite a bit nowadays. When you think of an addictive personality, you might think of a relative who can’t quit their smoking habit. You might think of your friend’s addiction to Candy Crush. You might think of your son, now off at college, who is getting more into […]

We hear it all too often: A high school student gets injured and, after surgery, is prescribed painkillers; he later becomes addicted. A young woman gets her wisdom teeth out and is given Percocet for the pain; she becomes tolerant to the pills’ effects and needs more to feel better. A teen finds a bottle […]

Drug abuse, as research has long told us, is most common among men. But did you know that women are just as likely as men to become addicted? Or, that women progress more quickly into addictive disorders than their male counterparts? Some experts believe that women may be more susceptible to drug cravings and relapse. […]

The United States makes up less than five percent of the world’s population, and yet, we house about 25 percent of the world’s prisoner population. Nearly 300,000 of the people currently incarcerated (in both U.S. state and federal prisons) are being held for drug-law violations: drug dealing, drug possession, illicit drug use. In 1980, just […]

In a recent post, Turnbridge discussed some of the many benefits of getting sober. In this blog, we will discuss the many reasons to stay sober for good. Drug abuse is detrimental, bearing many physical, psychological, personal and external consequences. And those who are using are not the only ones affected by it – their […]

Teenagers are impulsive: they act out, they drink, they experiment. But did you know that, above other demographics, teenagers are also at high risk for getting addicted to drugs? According to addiction research, those who start using drugs before age 18 will typically experience more chronic and rigorous drug use later in life. They are […]

Overcoming: Conquering. Surmounting. Rising above. If you are currently battling a substance addiction, these words may feel a bit idealistic. Pertaining to sobriety, they may feel especially impossible or out of reach. How can you overcome something that has already taken such a toll on you? It is easy to feel discouraged when you’re struggling […]

An 18-Year-Old Girl Died From a Synthetic Opioid She Bought Online.  Opioid Dealers Embrace the Dark Web to Send Deadly Drugs by Mail.  Synthetic Opioid Nicknamed ‘Pink’ Blamed For Deaths Of Two 13-Year-Old Utah Boys.  Deadly Fake Percocet Contains Synthetic Drug Seven Times Stronger Than Morphine.  Synthetic Opioid Used To Tranquilize Elephants Found In Two […]

Recovery is a process, one that requires time, patience, motivation, commitment, and support. At times, the road to recovery may feel especially long and hard, but it is important to remember that it is also a positive one. Addiction recovery brings with it many wonderful memories, lasting relationships, healthy routines, and an undeniable self-awareness that […]

Addiction is a chronic disease that happens over an extended period of time and after repeated substance abuse. It does not happen overnight. Neither does addiction recovery— Addiction, just as it started, takes time to overcome. Recovery is a gradual process, one that requires extended drug treatment and a lifelong commitment to sobriety. If you […]