Turnbridge’s on-site music studio and rehearsal space provides a perfect venue for residents to foster their musical abilities in a safe, sober environment. According to Dave Freedman, Support Staff Director, Turnbridge endorses a mind, body, and spirit approach to recovery and to life, and for many of the residents, music is a fundamental aspect of […]
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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.
How Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment can Treat Co – Occurring Disorders
Dealing with substance abuse is never easy, but it can even be more difficult when there’s a mental health problem that reinforces negative addictions. It is not at all uncommon for an individual struggling with alcoholism to have what is known as a dual-diagnosis, or the coexistence of another mental health diagnosis alongside alcoholism. This […]
WARREN P – Experiencing Life Sober
Warren P. is a resident currently in Phase III of Turnbridge’s extended care program. Like most, Warren’s road to recovery has been long and filled with obstacles, but he has held on to a powerful motivator and is currently well on his way to leading a healthy and sober life. Warren began smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol […]
SKI TRIP TO VERMONT’S BROMLEY MOUNTAIN
On Tuesday, December 3, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents and a member of the support staff hopped in a van and took the three hour drive up to Vermont’s Bromley Mountain for a day on the slopes. Ski trips are one of the yearly favorites for the Turnbridge residents, and Recreation Coordinator Casey Olayos put together an […]
Is Your Brother A Drug Addict? How to Face Being a Sibling of a Drug Addict
Addiction takes a toll on everyone in the family, but it can be particularly difficult for the siblings of the young man. Prior to the addiction, when circumstances spiraled out of control, you were close with your brother and shared that unique relationship only siblings enjoy. The healing process isn’t just limited to your brother […]
Redefining Addiction Stereotypes
Sarah Allen Benton, MS, LMHC, LPC Primary Therapist The stereotype of the “typical” addict/alcoholic prevents many individuals with addictions from seeking help-as it allows for comparison to the worst case scenario. The media also fuels the stereotype, as many of the movies and stories that portray addicts and alcoholics are often tragic-when the real-life […]
GRANT L – A Change in Perspective
Grant L. is a current resident in Phase III of the Turnbridge program. His substance abuse has led to numerous prior treatment episodes, but since completing primary treatment at Rosecrance and coming to Turnbridge, Grant has experienced continued success and has worked hard to make positive changes in his life. Grant’s long battle with addiction […]
ON TRACK KARTING – “Having Fun in Sobriety is What We’re About”
This month, Turnbridge’s Phase I residents headed to On Track Karting in Wallingford for some high-speed indoor racing. On Track boasts “some of the longest and fastest indoor kart tracks in the country,” and residents were excited to hop in and take the carts for a spin. There’s always room for a little healthy competition, […]
Why Do 12 Step Programs Work
The 12-Step recovery program is so integrated into our culture that many can point to a friend or family member that’s been helped by a 12-Step support group of some kind. But why does it work, even for those who don’t believe in God, when the program is so spiritual in nature? New scientific research […]
Working With Young Men
Michael Bower, Ed.D. Primary Therapist Working with young men who are addicts and alcoholics can be a challenging, frustrating and satisfying privilege. Throughout the storm of addiction and the chaos in their behavior, I hold on to some key ideas that I think characterize both illness and recovery. Most of us think of AA […]