Anxiety is our body’s natural alarm system. It helps us stay safe and make the right decisions. Some form of anxiety is essential for us, and it is an inevitable part of our nature. However, if you feel that you worry more than usual, have an unrealistic view of your problems, suffer from uncontrollable worrisome…
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Alcohol can be insidious. It’s easy to fall into patterns that society has put before you. For many professionals, alcohol is a common component of social networking. For others, high-stress jobs can mean more and more pours at home. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances, and if you’re uncomfortable with your regular…
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Doctors have the highest rate of addiction out of all other professionals. More than 100,000 doctors in the United States struggle with drug abuse or addiction, and the most common drug of choice is a narcotic — oxycodone or fentanyl. Do you need to learn more about partial hospitalization for health professionals in Tampa? Call…
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Did you know that residential addiction treatment is an integral part of recovery? Far too often, people undergo only detox and hope for the best. Tampa drug rehabilitation centers offer you an effective path to long-term recovery. Contact BoardPrep Recovery Center today to learn more about our drug rehabilitation centers for professionals near Naples, Florida.…
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Drug addiction is an issue that often goes hand-in-hand with a career in the healthcare industry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 21 percent of healthcare workers will struggle with some form of substance abuse during their careers. This is a problem that affects not only the individual struggling with…
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Licensed health professionals don’t get some special immunity from addiction. In fact, some experts suggest that between 10-15% will experience some form of substance abuse or dependence. While this is consistent with the regular population, it’s especially dangerous among healthcare providers because drugs and alcohol impair judgment. Treating their addiction requires a unique drug rehab…
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“Substance use disorder remains the most serious illness to afflict pharmacists in their first 15 years of practice,” says Dr. Jeff Baldwin, PharmD, RPh, an emeritus professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, in Omaha. Having co-authored two chapters of the 2018 ASHP…
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If someone you love is struggling with an addiction, then encouraging them to find treatment is one of the kindest things you can do for them. Substance abuse wreaks havoc on every part of a person’s life, damaging their health, finances, and relationships. If the process of staging an intervention is in their best interest,…
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Whether you’re just a few days sober or many years in recovery, whether you’re currently in a treatment center or have been clean a long time, encountering a drinking or using dream (or nightmare) can come rattling into your sleeping-dreaming consciousness at any given time! And when it does, while it can be unsettling, it’s…
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When a person decides to quit using drugs and alcohol, they will encounter withdrawal on their path to recovery. Recovery is possible with help, and when you choose a medical detox program Florida residents trust, you’ll be able to find it. But how can you get help learning how to deal with withdrawal symptoms in…
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