When it comes to painkiller abuse, there are critical differences between oxycodone and hydrocodone. Both are addictive and powerful medications; addiction to either should not be taken lightly. If you or a loved one is struggling with the misuse of either, the substance abuse treatment programs at BoardPrep Recovery Center® can help. Contact us at…
Overcoming an alcohol use disorder (addiction to alcohol) necessitates not only supportive guidance and sustained, devoted effort to positively change one’s behaviors and attitudes, but also the elimination of one’s physical dependence. In other words, to develop and maintain recovery from alcohol dependency, one must physically detox, as well as psychologically detox. The psychological part…
The United States is steadily accepting marijuana as a legal recreational drug, but is it the right choice when it comes to vulnerable teens? Marijuana-related psychosis is slowly creeping into emergency rooms and addiction treatment centers. Patients suffering from THC related psychosis are getting younger and younger, too. Older teens are entering alcohol and drug…
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…