“Over-diagnosis and under-diagnosis are real problems in psychiatry. The true diagnostic picture usually begins to emerge after detoxification and some time. Many of the diagnoses need to be teased out over several sessions.” BoardPrep’s experts provide integrated and concurrent treatment for: Anxiety Mood Attention Sleep Pain Post-acute withdrawal BoardPrep tailors recovery plans with awareness and respect…
HITTING BOTTOM, THE MYTH: HOW DUAL DISORDERS HIJACK THE BRAIN “When you think you’ve hit bottom, the disease hands you a shovel and says DIG DEEPER!” Insight is lost. Loss of control over one’s own actions is the hallmark symptom of addiction and dual disorders. Wanting and intending to quit or cutback on using, but instead…
Rehab Medications in 2017 How Medications are Utilized Today to Support the Treatment of Addiction and Dual Disorders Treatment of addiction and dual disorders is more effective today than ever, in part due to medical advances in the past 20 years. In the 80s and 90s, only a few medications were available to assist with…
Early recovery can be strengthened through meaningful work. Continued recovery remains the top priority during this exciting time. Experience has taught us that jobs that support early recovery adhere to the following criteria: Daytime hours Regular hours (reliable and consistent) Alcohol-free work environment Regular pay W2 form issued Not tip-based (except for daytime, alcohol-free restaurant) No…
The professionals at BoardPrep Recovery Center®, an exclusive rehab in Tampa, Florida help families understand the answer to this question every day. Addiction is not willful; rather it is a disease that “hijacks” the brain. When you suggest a person quit or cut back, they may FEEL as though you are telling them to go without food…