Oxycodone Oxycodone, a powerful opiate drug, raises levels of pleasure chemicals in the user’s brain. The flood of chemicals causes extreme pleasure, calmness and suppresses appetite. The drug relaxes some people and energizes others. Repeated drug use causes the brain to adapt to the higher levels of chemicals. As a result, the user gets agitated,…
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Opiate Opiate, a powerful drug, raises levels of pleasure chemicals in the user’s brain. The flood of chemicals causes extreme pleasure, calmness and suppresses appetite. The drug relaxes some people and energizes others. Repeated drug use causes the brain to adapt to the higher levels of chemicals. As a result, the user gets agitated, depressed…
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Recovery is … … being honest with myself … being able to enjoy life without drinking or using drugs like I used to … living a life that contributes to society, to your family or to your betterment … being the kind of person that people can count on … about giving back … striving…
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A word on Restoration for Professionals “PAIN IS INEVITABLE, BUT SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL” by John Lesko, JD, CAP Director of Professionals Programs, BoardPrep Recovery, Tampa FL People I know in recovery agree: true recovery— beyond simple abstinence— makes every aspect of life easier to manage, and ultimately, much more enjoyable. So, as an addiction provider,…
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Ken Hofmeister 8-18-17 LET GO: of the “why me’s” and the “what for’s?” PRACTICE: transforming spiritual/ psychic /physical pain into lessons learned and growth experiences REMEMBER: “Suffering is no longer a menace to be evaded at any cost. When it does come, no matter how grievously, we realize that it too has a purpose. It…
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April 2017 BoardPrep Recovery Center joins Caron Foundation and Bradford Health as Diamond Level sponsors for the annual conference of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs. BoardPrep Executive director Liz Harden: “Our sponsorship represents BoardPrep’s commitment to promoting the important advocacy work being accomplished by State Physician Health Programs every day. They demonstrate a…
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BALANCING ACT 4-7-17 LET GO: of unhealthy extremes. PRACTICE balanced recovery. REMEMBER “Many alcoholics are enthusiasts. They run to extremes.” BB p. 126. You think?? We, along with Mae West, often say: “Too much of a good thing is wonderful.” While visiting a meeting off my beaten path, I was intrigued to hear so many members…
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BLIND SPOTS 4-7-17 LET GO: of unacknowledged prejudice, defects, bias, rationalization. PRACTICE: paying attention to “blind spot warnings.” REMEMBER: Neat technology! Another bell/whistle on my Pathfinder is the “blind spot warning system.” It recognizes (even if we don’t) that we all have blind spots while driving. And, it flashes a signal when a car is in…
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Private Rooms and Individualized Care 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. Residents cherish the empathy and sensitivity shown by our team. Perhaps already at one of the lowest points of their lives,…
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