E-Cigarettes are very attractive for teens in today’s world. They are commonly known by different names including E-cigs, E-hookah, vape pens, vapes, tank system or mods etc. With their increasing popularity, many health consequences from vaping are ignored as people wrongly consider vaping “harmless.” The following are some essential details every teen and parent should…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is a mental condition in which a person feels the need to perform certain activities repeatedly (Compulsions) or that individual may have repetitive, unwanted thoughts (Obsessions)—for example, frequently washing hands, counting things again and again and checking to see if the doors are locked, etc. OCD creates an abundance of intolerable anxiety…
When it comes to the health and safety of our clients, we do everything in our power to protect them. The information about the coronavirus changes daily. Our staff follows the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations designed to contain the spread of the virus and maintain safety at rehab. Safety at Rehab…
“Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition, there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.” – George Soros Having been in recovery for 22-plus years, I must say it seems rare for me to hear someone has easily admitted to having a problem with alcohol…
It’s no surprise that words like epidemic vs. pandemic make people pay attention. Both of these events are serious and dangerous. But the two mean different things. And that difference could mean a shelter-in-place order or attending a drug or alcohol rehab center. Case in point, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the HIV/AIDS…
Physical, sexual, and emotional trauma all affect the brain and can lead to a diagnosis of a variety of psychiatric conditions and diseases. Over the years, the links between trauma and psychiatric diagnoses have become more apparent as researchers continue to study them. One recent study links traumatic events in childhood to poor brain development…
The following services and programs are now available, when clinically appropriate, online at BoardPrep Recovery Center®. Evaluation Day/Night Treatment (also known as PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Alumni Support Group Family Education Group Family Sessions One-to-one sessions Group Therapy Twelve Step Meetings Psychiatric medication management Please contact our Admissions Office at 866.796.4720 for more information.
As an essential health service, BoardPrep Recovery Center® continues to serve the community by delivering life-saving treatment services for substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses. In addition to Universal Precautions to prevent transmission of contagious illnesses, already in place at BoardPrep, we have also implemented the following practices: Online (Telehealth) options are now being offered…
Nurses are some of the most overworked professionals in the United States. Not only do they work long hours, but they must endure physical and emotional demands that most other professionals do not. Unfortunately, with easy access to prescription medications, many nurses find themselves in the throes of addiction. Nurses Who Struggle with Addiction Nurses…
Finding TMS therapy in Tampa, FL, is not as difficult as you may think. All it takes is connecting to an addiction treatment center that offers it. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative substance abuse treatment that targets brain activity which causes or perpetuates drug and alcohol abuse. Perhaps you or your loved one…