Many people believe they need to hit “rock bottom” before getting help for a drug or alcohol problem. Often, they wait for things to get so bad they can no longer handle it – a loss in their job, a break in a relationship, a run-in with the law or, even more significantly, an overdose […]

Mental illness does not discriminate. Anyone, of any background or upbringing, social position or economic status, can struggle with their mental health. There are millions of people throughout the United States facing a mental illness today, including some of the famous names we know very well.  When you are battling with a mental health disorder, […]

It is estimated that one in every five adults in America experience a mental illness. On top of this, about one in six youth (between the ages of six and 17) also experience a mental health disorder each year. Mental health problems are all around us, yet too many people struggle in silence, afraid to […]

What do sober people do for fun, and how do they stay positive throughout the recovery process? Turnbridge takes a look at redefining fun in recovery, and offers fun activities to try while sober. When a person is in early recovery, it is common for them to look back and reminisce about the past. They […]

Families want what is best for their loved ones. If your son or daughter is struggling with substance addiction, you want (perhaps more than anything) for them to get on a healthy path. You want to find an addiction treatment program that will work, or that will be most effective, in helping your loved one […]

When a person is battling substance addiction, they are often struggling with deep-seated, mental health issues too. For example, many people struggle with depression and drug abuse. Some people use drugs to cope with anxiety, or post-traumatic stress. When a mental health disorder and substance use disorder co-occur, it is called dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis […]

Drug addiction, formally called a substance use disorder, is a chronic and complex disease. It is characterized by compulsive drug use and drug-seeking behaviors, which leave a lasting effect on an individual’s body and brain. Not every addiction is the same. Each person has distinct experiences with drugs and alcohol, both in their use and […]

Recognizing the need for rehab, or professional intervention, is a key step in the recovery process. This means you (or your loved one) have recognized the negative implications that drug abuse has had on your life – and you feel ready to make a change. Of course, deciding to commit to a drug rehab program […]

In the United States, the vast majority of people start drinking alcohol before reaching the legal drinking age. Specifically, over three-quarters of Americans report consuming alcohol before age 21, and 60 percent started drinking while still a minor, in adolescence. Frequently, illicit drug use also starts during the teenage years. For example, most Americans start […]

When we talk about mental health and addiction, “recovery” is often a part of that conversation. Recovery is the ultimate goal for a person who is battling a substance use or mental health disorder. However, what does recovery mean, exactly?   Recovery does not just mean sobriety or abstinence. Recovery is not a finish line, nor […]