by WestBridge | Aug 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Our nurses and chefs stress the importance of eating breakfast by pointing out the benefits and concerns if you skip out. A hearty breakfast provides the energy boost to start the day with...
by WestBridge | Jul 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
College can be a difficult and emotional transition for young adults. It’s a new social scene, there’s high academic pressure, and for many, it’s the first time away from home. Increased emotions of starting college typically pass within a few days or a couple of...
by WestBridge | Jul 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
There are many reasons why people start using products with tobacco in them. You may be someone who started smoking with your friends because it seemed like a cool thing to do, or you didn’t want to be the only one that wasn’t trying it. Maybe your first cigarette was...
by WestBridge | Jul 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Research and treatment program experience have repeatedly shown that individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders have improved outcomes when they have access to continuous community based support services. In particular, Assertive...