Over 23 million Americans currently need treatment for a substance use disorder, yet only ten percent suffering receive the rehab they need. When a drug addiction is left untreated, the consequences become severe. According to the Center for Disease Control, there were 43,982 deaths due to drug poisoning in 2013. Every day, approximately 78 people in the […]
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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.
9 Reasons to Consider Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance addiction is a chronic, recurring disease – one that affects an individual mentally, emotionally, and physically. It does not go away overnight; without proper treatment, addiction provokes a high chance of relapse. If you or someone you love has made an unsuccessful attempt at recovery, or has relapsed since your last stint of rehab, […]
New Survey Results: Drug Abuse in Teens is Declining
Rewind back to 2015, when the nation witnessed a drop in drug abuse among teens. After years of seeing teen drug use climb an upwards trend, 2015 brought a quiet sense of stability as well as a sense of hope. Less high school students reported using drugs like ecstasy, Molly, heroin, synthetic marijuana, and amphetamines […]
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week: January 23 – 29, 2017
January 23rd marks the beginning of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week 2017. Founded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this week will be a conscious effort to educate teens across the nation about the risks of using drugs and alcohol, and to shatter the myths and media-ized glamour surrounding drug use. The Internet. […]
The Ins and Outs of Substance Abuse Treatment
Some 24 million people today are battling addiction. And about 80 to 90 percent of those individuals started using before they reached their 18th birthday. Unfortunately, only one in 10 teens and young adults who have had a substance use disorder get the help they need: professional substance abuse treatment. What is Substance Abuse […]
How to Get Help for Your Drug Addiction
If you are struggling with substance addiction, know that you are not alone. Today, there are over 21 million people fighting a very similar fight with drugs and alcohol. And while it may be easy to feel that sobriety is impossible, know that recovery is not out of reach. There are also thousands of trained, […]
When is Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment Necessary for Co-Occurring Disorders?
Substance addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, is a compulsive disorder that is defined by an inability to stop using drugs and a persistent failure to meet work, social, or family obligations. It is a chemical dependency that alters a user’s brain and causes their body to adapt and tolerate drug abuse. Those […]
6 Benefits of Women’s Rehab Centers
Is your loved one battling a substance addiction? Right now, you may feel confused or at a loss, trying to determine just when and where your loved one’s drug problems began. You may blame yourself for her behaviors, or her friends for her using habits, trying to figure out the exact point she got lost. […]
Staying Sober During the Holidays: 7 Tips for Success
Tis the season for holiday celebrations and family gatherings; the season of gift-giving and champagne-toasting; the season in which many of us come together to ‘eat, drink, and be merry.’ Yet as fun and joyous as they can be, the holidays often commence a challenging time for those in or new to recovery. Amidst all […]
What to Do When Your Loved One Relapses
Nationwide, there are over 21 million people battling a substance use disorder. Day in and day out, there are millions of individuals, both young and old, fighting the fight against addiction: a chronic disease that affects all who are touched by it. Perhaps you are here because you too know the power of addiction firsthand. […]