Susan M., the mother of Phase III resident Alex H., has experienced the joy of watching her son, Alex, progress through the Turning Point program. Since coming to New Haven, Alex has turned a corner in his life and worked hard to develop a solid foundation for lasting recovery. As a kid, Alex had “everything […]
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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.
Resident Profile: Sebi M. Learns Coping Skills in Recovery
Sebi M. is a current client in Phase III of Turnbridge. Sebi’s journey through life has been difficult, but with the help of Turnbridge he has begun to shape a new path for himself. Sebi was born and raised in Texas, near the border of Mexico. He was very involved in sports as a child […]
Fear of the Unknown: Identifying Fears in Addiction Recovery
Fear of the Unknown By Katherine Ducharme, LMSW YOU MUST DO The things you think You cannot do. -Eleanor Roosevelt Recovery is not just about abstinence from drugs and/or alcohol – that’s only the beginning. The process can feel as though one is on an emotional rollercoaster. One day you could be feeling […]
Finding Life in Recovery: Mike C.’s Recovery Story
Mike C. recently graduated from the Turning Point program and resides in New Haven, Connecticut. Having grown up in Texas, Mike was originally apprehensive about coming all the way to Turning Point, but he made the most of the opportunity. Mike’s first drink came when he was 11 years old and, shortly after, Mike began […]
Gender Makes a Difference: Turnbridge on Gender-Specific Treatment for Substance Abuse
Gender makes a difference when looking at the physical effects of substance use and specific issues related to substance use disorders. – SAMHSA Addiction research, the effects of substance abuse, and drug treatment approaches have long-been geared towards men. In fact, it wasn’t until the early 90s that research surrounding the impact of substance abuse […]
What Causes Drug Abuse in Young Women?
Between the ages of 8 and 22, girls become young women. In these years, they are maturing both physically and mentally. They are forming their identity, a sense-of-self, and self-worth. These adolescent years are the most significant years of development, years critical to a young woman’s health and success later down the road. Unfortunately, adolescence […]
5 Signs Your Loved One is Headed for Drug Relapse
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong journey. It does not simply end when a person quits drugs, nor does it stop upon the completion of a drug treatment program. Recovery is an ongoing endeavor that requires great patience, commitment, and optimism. Unfortunately, the road to recovery often gets disrupted. The National Institute on Drug Abuse […]
Do Teen Sleep Deprivation and Drug Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand?
Does your teen have trouble waking for school in the morning? Is he or she staying up all hours of the night? Is your teen losing sleep to social media, computer games, or late night parties? And are you, as a parent, losing communication with your teen? Staying up late, oversleeping, and sleep deprivation have […]
5 Things to Know about Drugs and Teen Brain Development
In today’s society, the average age of experimentation with drugs and alcohol is a mere 13 years old. Yet the average age of complete, human brain development is 25 years old. Keeping these facts in mind, it is time we ask ourselves, how is early drug use affecting our children? How do drugs affect brain […]
Does Your Teen Have a Substance Use Disorder?
You’ve likely heard of addiction. You may have even heard the term ‘substance dependence’ or ‘substance abuse.’ But what, exactly, is a substance use disorder? Substance use disorder is a term used by professionals across the United States to diagnose substance addiction and clinically significant substance abuse. The term was officially introduced in 2013, when […]