If you or someone you know is dealing with addiction, you may be wondering what forms of help are available. A quick Google search reveals inpatient rehab programs, outpatient programs, medically assisted detox and treatment programs, and more. These options can quickly become overwhelming. We’re here to help clear up any confusion. If you’re living…
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), between seven and eight percent of the population will suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD during their lifetimes. A common misconception about PTSD is that it only affects veterans. However, the disorder actually affects people of all walks of life and presents itself differently…
The sudden increase in the heart rate that comes with the clammy skin is a telltale sign. You wish you could just make it go away. Dealing with anxiety isn’t as easy as it sounds, but it’s possible. Of course, as is the case with everything in life, there is a right and a wrong…
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…
While getting professional help is a much needed first step, your support does not end there. Your family member will need continued support, as well as participation in activities or therapy that benefits the whole family and promotes healing in your relationships. This is where family therapy activities provide the help you need at a…
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…
BALANCING ACT 4-7-17 LET GO: of unhealthy extremes. PRACTICE balanced recovery. REMEMBER “Many alcoholics are enthusiasts. They run to extremes.” BB p. 126. You think?? We, along with Mae West, often say: “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” While visiting a meeting off my beaten path, I was intrigued to hear so many members…
Dr. Robben voted Top Addiction Doctor in Tampa Magazine (Physician Voting) Congratulations to Dr. Robben on being voted TOP ADDICTION MEDICINE DOCTOR for the second year in a row by his physician peers. As a Board Certified Psychiatrist with additional Board Certification in Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Robben possesses a unique set of skills and training…
BoardPrep’s Center for Medical Students in Recovery is an alcohol rehab and drug rehab located in beautiful Tampa, Florida. The professionals at the Center for Medical Students in Recovery have evaluated and treated over 1000 licensed health professionals from Florida and across the nation, since 1998. The BoardPrep Center for Medical Students in Recovery is trusted by…