As we enter into the month of June, it’s time once again to recognize Men’s Health Awareness Month. Every June since 1994, people across the country have dedicated this month to men’s health initiatives. It’s an important time to remember the many health issues that men face. Whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional, as we…
Recovering from an addiction is challenging. Recent studies show that more than three-quarters of people who receive addiction treatment relapse within the first year. Nonetheless, healing is possible for everyone. Because of how common addiction setbacks can be, particularly in the first weeks following treatment, it is critical to understand and recognize potential addiction setbacks…
Drugs and alcohol can wreck a life, and if you fail a DOT drug test, you may feel like it’s the end of the road. You may be afraid that you’ll lose your job or that your significant other will leave you. This is the situation one of the alumni of BoardPrep Recovery found himself…
Drug and alcohol addiction touches the lives of millions of Americans. No ethnicity, socioeconomic class, or profession is immune to this serious problem. While it’s not easy to admit that you have a dependency on addictive substances, this is a big step that will change your future for the better. See how drug rehab for…
While much of the U.S. media’s attention has recently been on the opioid epidemic, the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s most recent statistics on cocaine use indicate 8.4% of adults report having used cocaine in the past year.[1] (That is one out of every 12 adults in America.) Cocaine is a stimulant and controlled substance…
Many people are faced with the combined challenges of a mental health condition and an addiction to drugs or alcohol. These types of co-occurring disorders present special challenges when it comes to obtaining proper treatment. The material below will discuss more information about detecting and treating a dual diagnosis. Substance abuse is rarely a simple…
Taking the first step to seek treatment for substance abuse is a challenge. It takes courage, fortitude, and honesty to move forward and begin a treatment program. However, there are other obstacles to overcome during recovery, especially in the early stages of healing. Understanding what these challenges are will enable each person to be successful…
Clearly, since its arrival here in the U.S., the COVID-19 pandemic has increasingly wreaked havoc upon the American population and the U.S. healthcare system. However, according to recent CDC (Center for Disease Control) numbers, so has the opioid epidemic. Specifically, between May 2019 and April 2020, 76,000 people died from an opioid overdose, “setting 2020…
When I first came to the doorstep of recovery, I’d convinced myself I was never going to have fun again. I had spent years and years, day after day, chasing after “the next high,” having left far behind as a distant memory the time when a game of dodgeball at the playground or looking at…
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Signs of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the regular ups and downs that everyone goes through. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and…