Relationships are one of our most basic and innate needs as humans. Biologically, we are programmed to desire a closeness to others; we long to feel supported and loved, and want others to accept that love and support from us. Our hearts, as well as science, say that we need these relationships to live life […]
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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.
A Closer Look at the Addiction Cycle
Addiction: The most severe form of substance use disorder, associated with compulsive or uncontrolled use of one or more substances. Addiction is a chronic brain disease that has the potential for both recurrence (relapse) and recovery. – The 2016 Surgeon General’s Report, “Facing Addiction in America” For those who are not affected by it, addiction […]
The True Meaning of Holistic Addiction Treatment
Substance addiction is a debilitating disease, affecting every facet of a user’s life— it impairs a user’s physical health, mental stability, emotional state, as well as social wellbeing. If you are here, you likely know the tolls of addiction firsthand. You or a loved one has been battling drug abuse for some time. Now, you […]
Why Do Young People Turn to Drugs?
Currently across the United States, an estimated 10 million young people aged 12 to 29 are battling a substance use disorder. Yet among the millions, only one in 10 adolescents actually receive professional substance abuse treatment. Adolescents and young adults, as we know, are very prone to addiction. So as a parent, you have every right to […]
The Cocaine and Heroin Mix: A Deadly Drug Cocktail
Drug overdose is an ongoing epidemic in the United States. From 2002 to 2015, the country experienced over a two-fold increase in fatal drug overdoses and each year, the numbers continue to rise— We know this. We also know that it is the young adult population, ages 20 to 34, that are the most affected. […]
Which Addiction Treatment Services Does Your Son or Daughter Need?
If you are searching for addiction treatment services for your son or daughter, we commend you for taking this step forward. Choosing to seek outside help for a loved one is a difficult decision to make, especially for parents who have witnessed the toll that drugs have taken on their child firsthand. It is hard […]
What You Should Know About Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction is one of the most common diseases affecting Americans today. In fact, the majority of people in the United States know someone who has been addicted to drugs. Perhaps that is what has brought you here. Someone you know, someone you love, maybe even yourself, is battling a drug addiction. In some way […]
The Truth About Opiate Withdrawal
Oxycontin. Vicodin. Morphine. Fentanyl. Heroin. These are just some of the names of opiates you may be familiar with; some of the opiates you or a loved one has struggled with before; some of the opiates you’ve heard about on the local news station, causing overdoses in nearby towns. These are also some of the […]
Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain: Is Your Child at Risk?
Regular marijuana use can lead to poor memory. It can affect a teen’s ability to problem solve, their learning capacity, and inevitably lower their IQ. Smoking pot not only can stir depression in consistent users, but also other mental illnesses like schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. Because of the changes the drug provokes within the brain, […]
Drug Addiction in America: What the New Surgeon General is Saying About America’s Drug Epidemic
Drug addiction in America is a persistent epidemic, one that is tirelessly sweeping the streets and the pharmacies of our hometowns nationwide. Today, over 27 million Americans have problems with prescription or illicit drugs. And according to the latest research, nearly 21 million people in this country meet the diagnostic criteria for a substance use […]