Connor M. successfully completed Turnbridge’s Preparative Care program, graduating in April 2015. Connor’s addiction derailed his ambitions and put him in many dangerous situations, but his devotion to recovery and several motivating factors have helped him to get back on a healthy and positive path. Connor began experimenting with drugs and alcohol while in high […]
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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 Are Teens so Vulnerable to Addiction? A Closer Look at the Adolescent Brain
Each day, hundreds of teens initiate drugs and alcohol into their lives at a mere 12 to 14 years old. Each year, millions of adolescents are diagnosed with a substance use disorder, and naturally, many of us have trouble wrapping our minds around this shocking reality. At first, we may simply blame their age. They […]
The Importance of “Futures Planning” in Young Adult Rehabs
In some form or another, everyone carries a dream. More often than not, each person has a clear picture of how they see their lives down the road—they see a light at the end of their journey, through family, finances, or health. These dreams define our own personal success. They drive us forward, giving us […]
Josh Hamilton: Recognizing the Disease of Addiction
Just this month, Major League Baseball luminary, Josh Hamilton, returned to his home field with the Texas Rangers after recovering from both a shoulder injury and an unexpected drug relapse. Hamilton has been of great focus in the press since his baseball career took flight in 1999—when he was selected as the No. 1 overall […]
Staying Sober with Collegiate Recovery Programs
Going back to college may be intimidating for young men who have just completed an addiction treatment program. College today is ripe with temptation: partying has become the norm for making friends and establishing social status. For those in recovery looking to pursue an education, the social fabric of campus life can be harrowing. There […]
Drug Treatment for Young Men
Between the ages of 12-17, a young man undergoes a great amount of changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many parents understand these teenage years as some of the most difficult; their son is hormonal, aggressive, more distant. The behaviors he is exhibiting are primarily a result of certain changes in the brain that actually make an […]
Missing the Mark: the Impact of Teen Substance Abuse on American Academics [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Over the years, substance use has progressed as a universal presence across campuses nationwide. Despite the detrimental effects that drugs and alcohol have on a person’s brain function, many continue to accept experimentation in college as normal. What we often fail to recognize, though, is that substance use usually starts long before high school graduation. […]
The Marriage of Science, Spirituality, and Recovery
Left on Science, Right on Spirituality, Recovery is just ahead. Like the invisible boundary between states, science and spirituality often live side by side in the great divide. But is it conceivable that science and spirituality share an intertwined existence, or at the very least exist in a mutually supportive space? Recovery from alcoholism and […]
Balance, Composure, & Early Exposure: Who is Most Vulnerable to Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction is a cycle that constantly spins in the minds and bodies of those afflicted. It can be chronic, it can be heartbreaking, and it can take us by complete surprise. Addiction, however, can also be prevented. By understanding the risk factors and the signs of a substance use disorder, we can identify the […]
Scott Fuchs – Unsung Hero April 2015
As a former Turnbridge client, Scott brings valuable personal experience with him to work everyday. Scott, what does Turnbridge mean to you? “Turnbridge means a way of living. It’s not a job or a chore, it’s a lifestyle. Turnbridge means that I can get up each morning and face the day head on and feel […]