PART ONE Once a ‘Functioning’ Alcoholic/Addict, Now an “Acceptable, Responsible, Productive Member of Society” “The obsession with instant gratification blinds us from our long-term potential.” – Michael Dooley I clearly remember that my attitude (well, at least part of it) coming into my first 12-Step recovery meeting was: “Although I’ve got a problem with drinking…
Adderall functions as a potent stimulant, and it’s not always easy to see when someone is abusing it. Some Adderall addiction symptoms include restlessness, excitability and talking too much. People who are addicted to Adderall also do not look like the average stereotypical drug user. They tend to be students, athletes or young professionals. However,…
Methamphetamine, A.K.A, crystal meth is a highly addictive drug that can cause your life to go downhill fast. If you take the drug once or twice, you are likely to grow a dependency on it in a short period. Once your body becomes dependent on meth, you will find that quitting is very difficult. You…
The answer to the question, “Am I an alcoholic?” is simpler than you think. If you or someone else has noticed that you are experiencing multiple ongoing problems that are associated with your drinking, then you may be an alcoholic. With that in mind, it is essential to distinguish the differences between alcoholism and alcohol…
Xanax is widely known as a medicine prescribed for anxiety disorders. It’s supposed to help people with anxiety get through their day without panic attacks or anxiety that’s debilitating to daily life. However, it’s also a drug that’s commonly abused for the wrong reasons. There are Xanax side effects you should be aware of, which…
CBT stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. This is one of the most powerful and effective types of therapies available to you if you are suffering an alcohol or drug addiction. BoardPrep Recovery Center offers CBT techniques as part of our cognitive behavioral therapy program in Tampa FL. CBT is a type of talk therapy that…
With all the millions of people addicted to drugs or alcohol in the United States, the question arises — is addiction a disease? This is an important debate because, if so, then it turns the addiction crisis conversation around. Those with addiction may need help from an addiction therapy program in Tampa, FL. For many…
If you have struggled with any substance use disorder, you may have heard the term “dual diagnosis” tossed around before. This is common among people who have substance abuse issues. However, what is dual diagnosis, and how does it affect your treatment? Is it important to have a dual diagnosis treatment center in Tampa, FL…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes in the United States. Alcohol is one of the top preventable causes of death in the country; it steals lives, destroy homes, and breaks hearts. The average life span of someone who drinks is shortened by 30 years.…
Heroin withdrawal symptoms may only last a week or so, but they can be severe. Every time you use heroin, you want more. However, like every other drug, your body soon builds up a tolerance to it. You need increased doses to feel that high. Eventually, you start to feel heroin withdrawal symptoms. If you…