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Marijuana Dampens Brain Response

Dangers of Marijuana A compelling featured article dives into debunking the myth that marijuana is a safe drug. The Michigan Health Lab explains how marijuana dampens brain response as a dangerous side effect of marijuana use. If you or a loved one abuses marijuana, contact BoardPrep Recovery. Our addiction treatment centers provide specific substance abuse…

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Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis: Understanding and Addressing Co-occurring Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of a substance use disorder alongside a psychiatric disorder, presenting a complex challenge in treatment and management. Originating in the early 1980s in the U.S., the concept emphasizes the intertwined nature of substance abuse and mental health issues.…

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Choosing Engaging Addiction Treatment

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…

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7 Ways Technology Can Help Your Recovery

More people today than ever before are finding meaningful connections with the world through their smart devices and computers. This article shows how computers, smart phones in social media can be used to support recovery. There is an old saying that wherever two recovering people get together, the heartbeat of recovery is there. At BoardPrep,…

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Individualized Treatment

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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Restoring dignity and self-efficacy

813.600.7929 Dignity and Self-efficacy John Harden – Sadly, addiction treatment clients that are involved in traditional programs may feel that it is just another form of punishment, not treatment at all. Professionals may unwittingly reinforce that idea through clinical over-reach, insisting on highly restrictive care in practically all cases. NIDA estimates that 95% of people who need…