Dangers of Marijuana A compelling featured article dives into debunking the myth that marijuana is a safe drug. The Michigan Health Lab explains how marijuana dampens brain response as a dangerous side effect of marijuana use. If you or a loved one abuses marijuana, contact BoardPrep Recovery. Our addiction treatment centers provide specific substance abuse…
Dual Diagnosis: Understanding and Addressing Co-occurring Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of a substance use disorder alongside a psychiatric disorder, presenting a complex challenge in treatment and management. Originating in the early 1980s in the U.S., the concept emphasizes the intertwined nature of substance abuse and mental health issues.…
Special Approach to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for Professionals A private bedroom in an upscale recovery residence sets a relaxing tone. Delicious meals remind residents they are loved. A safe and clean environment reinforces a sense of security. Nurses, physicians, attorneys and other professionals treated for addiction and mental health at BoardPrep Recovery, cherish…
Addiction treatment clients that are involved in a traditional program may feel that it is just another form of punishment—not treatment at all. Treatment centers often reinforce that idea through “clinical over-reach,” insisting on highly restrictive care in practically all cases. Clinical over-reach (too intense for too long) damages the therapeutic bond that addiction professionals…
Why Use the 12 Step Approach? It’s indisputable. Addiction recovery experts agree AA and NA meetings are the “go-to” place after rehab. If you were lucky, you were heavily exposed to one or both of these fellowships in treatment. The best addiction centers connect clients to support groups with a formal goal in the first…
Mental health disorders include a wide range of conditions that affect cognitive function, moods, thought patterns, and, ultimately, behavior. There are a wide range of common mental health disorders including anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), borderline personality disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Common Mental Health Disorders Recognizing common mental health disorders…
Do I Need TMS Therapy? If you have depression, then you may be a candidate for TMS therapy. TMS therapy is a treatment that therapists use to treat depression. During the treatment, a psychiatrist uses a tool known as a low-intensity magnetic pulse. The pulse creates an electrical current that flows through your brain. The…
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…
When you have a substance abuse problem, rehab is the game-changer. It enables you to overcome the psychological addiction. Most everyone knows about talk therapy and similar modalities. However, do you know about the holistic therapy techniques that facilities use as well? Holistic therapy in Tampa, FL adds another dimension to your addiction treatment. Why…
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…