by WestBridge | Mar 20, 2026 | Substance Use Disorders
Kratom is a leafy plant belonging to the coffee plant family, named Mitragyna Speciosa, native to Southeast Asia. Tea, tonics, capsules or pressed tablets have been consumed for a long time in certain countries in Asia and have been available in the US as supplements...
by WestBridge | Feb 2, 2026 | Holidays, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders
Super Bowl parties are often built around drinking and other substance-centered activities, and for many people in recovery or choosing sobriety, that can turn an exciting day into an extremely stressful one. The noise, the overenthusiasm, the constant refilling of...
by WestBridge | Aug 21, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There is a strong link between schizophrenia and substance use. Those who experience the symptoms of schizophrenia often struggle with some form of addiction as well. This makes diagnosis and treatment more difficult, as the symptoms of addiction can mask and obscure...
by WestBridge | Jun 30, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
For the first time in history, young US women are using more cannabis than men, confirmed by retail and government sources. Legalization and dispensaries have increased, along with the potency of THC, the main psychoactive component in the cannabis plant producing the...
by WestBridge | Jan 24, 2025 | Community Integration Program (CIP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Residential Treatment Program, Substance Use Disorders, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
In the journey of recovery, finding effective therapeutic outlets is crucial. WestBridge offers opportunities to have their participants experience art and create artwork in a variety of offerings and formats. Our Chestnut Street portion of our facility has...
by WestBridge | Jan 9, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Residential Treatment, Residential Treatment Program, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
WestBridge, a leader in the treatment of mental illness with or without substance use is addressing the increasing need for comprehensive mental health support for adults of all genders. After adding an all genders Intensive Outpatient Program and expanding its...
