Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist For many client’s extended care has come after multiple shorter term treatments have not had a lasting impact on their addiction. This common experience among Turnbridge residents is reflected in the research on addiction treatment outcomes. The literature reflects the fact that gains made in shorter term […]
Clinician’s Corner
Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
Andy Buccaro, LADC, LCSW Executive Director Center for Change Timing is key when it comes to braving substance prevention talks with your child. Knowing “when” is half the battle; the other half is “how.” Unfortunately, the “when” part of the equation is probably younger than you think. The average age that a child first […]
How Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider
Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist Center for Change When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program peer, program support staff, case manager or therapist right away. Their opinion is molded by what they see and hear. Is there an age […]
How Sober Support Networks Aid the Treatment Provider
Jay Brothers, CAC Primary Therapist When young people enter treatment, whether for the first time or a return after relapse, they begin establishing relationships with their program peer, program support staff, case manager or therapist right away. Their opinion is molded by what they see and hear. Is there an age difference? What are they […]
The Power of Group Therapy for Addiction
Vanessa Reda, LMFT Primary Therapist, Center for Change If you walk into Center for Change you can usually find a group running. At Center for Change we offer an eclectic mix of psycho educational, experiential and process groups, such as: Life Skills, Meditation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Exploring Substance Abuse, and Family Systems. Each group is different […]
The Role of Therapist In Recovery
Dr. Marc Bono, Psy. D. Primary Therapist One of the unique things about Turnbridge is the number and variety of persons that make up the support system of Turnbridge clients. From case manager, support staff, sponsor, house manager, activities coordinator, family liaison, friends, and (through the relationship with Center for Change), therapist and psychiatrist, the […]
The Addicted Brain: Why Do People Get Addicted to Drugs
By Luke Gilleran, LADC, NCC, CCDP Why do some people find themselves psychologically chained to a drug for a lifetime? Experts have learned the answer to this question. Through imaging and other technologies, researchers have been able to “see” the psychological addictive mechanism in the brain, and have identified differences in the structure and operation […]