If you’re anything like me — a person in recovery from a substance use disorder (aka addiction to alcohol and/or drugs) – you’ve had direct and likely protracted experience with the pain, loneliness, and despair that comes with the territory of having a chemical dependency. To help clarify any question you may have about the…
One of the primary symptoms of having an alcohol use disorder (*: see below for definition) is it tells us we don’t have a problem. Even when we reach for a bottle to “take the edge off.” Even when we lie to a loved one, employer or co-worker about our drinking. Even when we find…
There is no doubt that COVID-19 is a very worrisome health condition that has impacted many people’s lives. While that is the case, and we are in a pandemic, your health and mental wellbeing are still critical. If you are using drugs or alcohol and have an addiction, it is essential to reach out for…
Overcoming an alcohol use disorder (addiction to alcohol) necessitates not only supportive guidance and sustained, devoted effort to positively change one’s behaviors and attitudes, but also the elimination of one’s physical dependence. In other words, to develop and maintain recovery from alcohol dependency, one must physically detox, as well as psychologically detox. The psychological part…
While studies have shown the brain is impaired by abuse of alcohol—e.g., the volume of brain matter shrinks or atrophies[1]—research has also demonstrated alcohol detox can reverse this process in a relatively short time. Indeed, the head of one study, Gabriele Ende, a professor of medical physics at the Central Institute of Mental Health in…
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…
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®,…
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…
If you’re fresh out of rehab, or if you’ve been out of rehab for years, the holidays are often challenging times. You will be seeing family and friends who you may not have seen since you became sober. Someone may not be aware of your new lifestyle and offer you an alcoholic beverage. If you’re…
Is your teen using drugs and alcohol? At a young age, drug and alcohol use can seem like a normal way for teens to “experiment,” but it can lead them down a hazardous road. When you’re worried about what you can do to help them, consider the value of teen rehab. Designed to be flexible…