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…
Accidental overdoses and suicides among 18 – to 30-year-olds are increasing every year. The number of overdose deaths in 14 to 24-year-olds was over 5,000 in 2017 alone. Young adults are quickly progressing to harder drugs such as heroin, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine before they have a chance to grow up. Once they become addicted,…
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…
CBT is short for cognitive behavioral therapy, and it is a common form of therapy used in addiction treatment centers in Florida. At BoardPrep Recovery Center®, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you learn more about addiction and take your life back one step at a time. You will learn about the…
What is glass? Crystal methamphetamine, or crystal meth, is an illegal, habit-forming drug with an impact on your central nervous system. The drug looks like frosty crystals, which is why users sometimes refer to meth as glass. BoardPrep Recovery Center® has treatments and programs designed to treat glass dependency holistically. Users seeking to shake the…
“We may not always be able to control what we are, but we can control what we do.” – Akiroq Brost When many of us first come into treatment or 12-Steps fellowships, we’re informed rather quickly that it’s wise to “avoid the people, places and things” that remind us of our former using lifestyle. This…
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…
In Recovery, We Learn That Facing the Truth WILL Set Us Free “Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now – always.” – Albert Schweitzer In a heated courtroom scene in the movie A Few Good Men, Col. Nathan Jessep (Jack Nicholson) famously yells at military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom…
If you’ve been living with a substance abuse problem, there is help available. One of the best rehab programs for men in Florida can help you take the first steps towards reclaiming your life. In fact, you can be well on your way towards a total and lasting recovery in less time than you might…
Addiction offers grim statistics, such as tens of millions suffering from addiction or tens of thousands dying from opioid overdoses every year. What these numbers don’t reflect is that addiction stems from many sources, some genetic, some social, and some psychological. In fact, a mental health condition often drives a person’s addiction. Anxiety and addiction,…