On April 6th, researchers at the National Institutes of Health announced guidelines relating to the coronavirus and marijuana use, saying it could be a risk factor for complications from Covid-19. “Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or marijuana or who…
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface, but connected in the deep.” – William James Although our entire world is facing the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in addiction treatment are facing a particularly trying time. While people everywhere are marshaling their efforts to…
It is natural for us to feel upset, on edge and terrified after experiencing a traumatic event. These emotions can be hard to deal with at the moment, but normally, they pass away with time and we get back to resuming our everyday life. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition where these feelings of…
Opioids are the class of drugs that are naturally found in the opium poppy plants. They are prescription medications that are used for the treatment of chronic or acute pain. Among society, these drugs are widely feared for their association with addiction, abuse, and adverse effects. Because these drugs can make you feel relaxed, they…
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 813.600.7929 for more information.
