Substance addiction is a chronic disease affecting more than 20 million people across the United States. Drug abuse is even more common, with as many as 80 million people being classified as “risky substance users.” If you are battling a substance problem – alcohol or drugs – know that you are not alone.

For those who are struggling with addiction in the New England area – and even those from afar who are considering a drug treatment on the East Coast – there are numerous treatment options across these six Northeastern states. New England boasts an advanced treatment landscape for those battling drug addiction or mental illness, with access to rehabilitation, education, medicine, and simple fun at every time of year. Below, Turnbridge outlines some of the many reasons to attend drug rehab in New England.

1. The Breathtaking Four Seasons of New England

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to plant and a time to uproot.”

Perhaps the most obvious trait of New England is the year-round beauty it presents, no matter which season we’re in. You may be wondering, how does that impact the recovery process? In some sense, the change of seasons in nature help to inspire change within ourselves. It inspires new beginnings – a fresh start. New England’s many seasons also help us to appreciate the environment and all it has to offer. The fall foliage, the white blankets of snow, the blooming flowers, the summer sunsets. Nature can be especially therapeutic during addiction recovery, calling for self-reflection and establishing a greater sense of self in mind, body, and soul.

A New England drug rehab program will understand the importance of the environment throughout the healing process, placing clients in natural environments at every time of year. Turnbridge, for example, integrates the many seasons into our recovery programs for adolescents and young adults. In the autumn, we may hike the nearby trails, go fishing at the local river, or head out for a weekend-long camping or leaf-peeping trip. In the winter, you can expect to find us strapping on our skis and snowboards, to hit the slopes at the neighboring mountains that New Hampshire, Vermont, even Massachusetts and Connecticut have to offer. Summer may consist of beach trips and rock climbing, while spring time you may find us outdoors doing yoga or playing a sober sports league.

As a drug rehab center in New England, we find it crucial for young men and women in recovery to not be “confined” or staying in the same place all the time. Each recreational and holistic activity we plan allows our clients to step outside of the clinical setting, to give them a breath of fresh air, and to open their minds to the potential of change and sobriety.

2. New England Rehab Means Access to Top Clinical and Educational Facilities

Within the six states that embody New England, you will find some of the greatest minds of our time. That is what makes New England such a remarkable place to pursue a drug treatment program – it holds some of the top medical and educational institutions out there today.

Acclaimed hospitals in New England include Mass General Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, McLean Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, among countless others. This quick access to top-quality medical care makes New England an optimal place to pursue a drug rehab program, with some of the top facilities in the nation just a few short hours away.

New England also boasts unparalleled access to quality education. Alongside the numerous nearby hospitals, New England also holds five of the top 20 universities in America and five of the nation’s 10 best prep schools. When going to drug rehab as an adolescent or young adult, this access to educational resources can be especially important – so that clients can stay on track towards their long-term academic and career goals. In fact, some New England rehab centers will integrate academics into their programs, as well. Turnbridge, for example, has close connections with local colleges and universities to ease the application or transition process, as well as programs to help adolescents finish high school.

3. Sober Activities are Endless in New England

Because New England is a year-round destination, it provides a great environment for different sober activities and experiences. This can involve hiking, apple picking, beach days, museum trips, sports games, and more. (Check out these articles for sober things to do in New England at night, and in the fall!)

New England is also unique in that it holds both urban, suburban, and rural environments, with picturesque landscapes and skylines at every turn. New England rehab centers neighbor major cities like Boston, New Haven, and New York, as well as mountains, woods, and countryside across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. This variety offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for clients to get out and expand their horizons in different settings and situations, after learning the necessary skills for recovery.

About Turnbridge in New Haven, Connecticut

Location is a key feat of Turnbridge’s drug rehab center. Our New England location fuses nature, education, and culture, making it a highly desirable place to live, work, and thrive.

Turnbridge is centralized in the vibrant city of New Haven, Connecticut, with Yale New Haven Hospital as well as Yale University just a stone’s throw away. While our drug treatment programs enact a closely regulated and structured schedule during the week (integrating academics, exercise, meditation, nutrition, and therapy), we also look for opportunities for clients to take advantage of what this city has to offer, as they are ready. Our clients gain more independence and accountability at each phase of drug treatment, and in their later time at Turnbridge, are encouraged to volunteer, take classes, and go to meetings outside our central campus.

Unlike many clinical settings, we are not isolated or removed from the rest of the world. Rather, we’re completely integrated into a real, vibrant, and diverse community. Here, our residents are able to form sober, healthy habits, build sober networks of both friends and professionals, establish trust in one another, and confidence in themselves, while still under supervised care. For more information about our drug treatment programs in New Haven, Connecticut, don’t hesitate to call 877-581-1793 today.