It is not uncommon for a person suffering from a substance use disorder to also have mental health issues. In fact, researchers have identified a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders conditions referred to as “co-occurring disorders.” The symptoms of each may overlap, making it difficult for individuals to know exactly…
When you or your loved one decide it’s time to seek help for addiction, the number of different treatment options can be overwhelming. New Bridge Foundation® offers a wide variety of programs for substance use disorder and addiction, including detoxification, short-term and long-term residential treatment, as well as short-term outpatient services. At New Bridge Foundation®, our…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created insurmountable challenges around the world. For those seeking addiction treatment, the burden can be even greater due to quarantine restrictions. In the United States, more than 20 million adults suffer from substance use disorder, with those figures rising as quarantine continues. With rehab facilities, treatment centers, outpatient services, support meetings,…
One of the ways that our team at New Bridge Foundation® is simultaneously combatting COVID-19 and continuing to deliver our unique combination of evidence-based and holistic addiction treatment approaches is through our telehealth services. No matter where you are in your journey, one of our many models of support can help put you on the…
It is a fact that veterans are more likely than members of the general population to have problems with substance use. Although this often involves the use of alcohol and illicit drugs, there has also been a surge in the use and abuse of prescription medication. Because these types of drugs can be legally prescribed…
The current global health crisis has affected how residential and outpatient services treatment centers operate. If you or someone you care about is battling addiction, understanding how things have changed as we move forward in this pandemic will be helpful. Even with the delivery of safe, effective vaccines, residential treatment and outpatient services, whether in…
The reality of drug rehab is often clouded with misconceptions. This is especially true when individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol fail to acknowledge that they need the help of a professional addiction treatment center. As a result, of the twenty-one million Americans battling addiction, few will get the help they need. By…
Withdrawing from alcohol or other drugs can be a difficult and dangerous process. The symptoms can range from mild headaches and nausea to seizures, hallucinations, and delusions. Withdrawal can be a particular problem for our nation’s veterans and active-duty military, who not only struggle with addiction at higher rates than the rest of the population…
“Telehealth” is a term that you are likely hearing a lot these days. For a broad range of reasons — most notably in this day and age, the global pandemic — many people are finding it in their best interest to have their healthcare needs met remotely. Several different treatment types can be effectively delivered…
When men and women volunteer to join the military, they take an oath to protect our country with their lives. These courageous military members live by the values of duty, honor, and country. It is our duty, then, to protect these veterans once they have completed their service and returned home. After these heroes have…