The legalization of marijuana in many states has made its use more common, thereby increasing the value of understanding the symptoms of marijuana addiction, what can happen when one stops its use (“detoxes”) and the treatment options that can help those who find they can’t stop without experiencing undesirable symptoms. The National Institute of on…
Typically, people who find their way into recovery—whether it be through a treatment center/rehab facility, a 12 Steps program or some combination of both—come in with some measure of humility. That is, having “reached the end of their rope” with their dependency on alcohol and/or drugs, they’ve likely faced a devastating array of problems: …
When it comes to alcohol abuse, many teens have no idea they are at risk for it. Sometimes adults don’t either. There are some situations where parents encourage their child or don’t tell them not to engage in drinking. Considering that, you may be unsure what to do about your teen. If he or she…
If you’re a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional in the process of completing (or have just completed) treatment for a substance use disorder (i.e., alcohol and/or drug dependence), you’ve very likely heard a trumpet blaring in your ear about the importance of… aftercare! Indeed, given the medical establishment does not currently have a cure…
Given the stereotype that’s floated around for decades—”most nurses are women”—turns out to have statistics to back it up (per Health Career Institute figures, 9 out of 10 RNs are female)[1], it likely would prove beneficial for those treating healthcare professionals for addiction to consider a 2019 Vanderbilt University study’s findings about women and addiction.…
Many people can’t wait to spend time with their family during the holidays. However, getting everyone together sometimes opens old wounds, causing stress and arguments. If you’re committed to a sober Christmas, you will need all the coping tools that you can master to stick with sober living during the holidays. At BoardPrep Recovery Center®,…
Do you or a loved one struggle with addiction to drugs like opioids, cocaine, or meth? If so, your body has become dependent on those drugs so much so that you can’t stop. The best step is to seek out medical detox, a safe and effective way of breaking that dependency for some people. At…
How to Identify and Help a Health Care Professional with a Substance Use Disorder – PART TWO [Note to Reader: This post is “Part Two” of a 2-part blog-post. “Part One” is stored in the blog archives, and is recommended reading prior to this post.] If you’re a doctor or you’ve been a part of…
Alcohol is taking over your life. It’s limiting your happiness and breaking relationships. If this is the case for you, it’s time to find help for alcoholism. Unlike other types of drugs, many people overlook the importance of alcohol detox and alcohol addiction treatment. At BoardPrep Recovery Center®, we offer comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment, which…
Some Important Considerations Regarding Medical Detoxing from Opioids People seeking to break the vicious cycle of addiction to opioids (including prescription medications, such as oxycodone and fentanyl, or morphine, heroin, etc.) may derive great benefit from medical opiate detoxing, as an initial step forward in the recovery process. However, it should be noted detoxing is…