It’s no secret that there’s a relationship between alcohol and decision-making. Most people know that alcohol use lowers inhibitions, leading people to say and do things that they usually wouldn’t. When alcohol use turns into dependence, alcohol addiction treatment for professionals can get you back on track. BoardPrep Recovery Center® offers alcohol abuse detox and…
Most people know that abusing alcohol and cocaine is bad for your health, but understanding why using these two substances at the same time is so dangerous isn’t always as well known. Cocaine addiction treatment in Tampa can provide support for overcoming cocaine abuse—before recreational cocaine and alcohol use have a fatal outcome. BoardPrep Recovery…
Workplace burnout often leads to alcohol addiction. Overwhelming workloads, too many responsibilities, and stressful workplace relationships often lead an employee to seek temporary escape through alcohol. When alcohol use turns into dependence, alcohol rehab for professionals provides help for overcoming addiction. Professionals face unique challenges when it comes to addiction in the workplace. When your…
While the holidays can be a wonderful time of the year for many people, they can also be complicated. People who are in recovery from alcohol addiction may be attempting to keep sober holidays for the first time. So this season, with its social commitments and implicit financial strain, might pose a major challenge to…
In a recent article in The Atlantic entitled, “America Has a Drinking Problem,” author Kate Julian begins by pointing out alcohol consumption in the U.S. has risen steadily since 2000, and the longstanding societal effects of COVID-19 have shifted our nation’s drinking habits in the ‘more so’ direction. “(Prior to the pandemic) you might have…
The title of this article is not a teetotaler’s threat. It’s a recounting of the infamous words countless doctors have told people who try to quit drinking on their own. Of course, the reasoning and science behind this declaration could easily slide right by a man or woman struggling with an alcohol dependency problem, making…
A study published in March 2020 in the Journal of the American Medical Association – Internal Medicine[1] shows the use of the nerve pain reliever gabapentin—with brand names such as Neurontin, Gralise, and Horizant—may be helpful in treating people with acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The study’s results also demonstrated gabapentin is effective in promoting abstinence…
One of the primary symptoms of having an alcohol use disorder (*: see below for definition) is it tells us we don’t have a problem. Even when we reach for a bottle to “take the edge off.” Even when we lie to a loved one, employer or co-worker about our drinking. Even when we find…
When it comes to alcohol abuse, many teens have no idea they are at risk for it. Sometimes adults don’t either. There are some situations where parents encourage their child or don’t tell them not to engage in drinking. Considering that, you may be unsure what to do about your teen. If he or she…
Alcohol is taking over your life. It’s limiting your happiness and breaking relationships. If this is the case for you, it’s time to find help for alcoholism. Unlike other types of drugs, many people overlook the importance of alcohol detox and alcohol addiction treatment. At BoardPrep Recovery Center®, we offer comprehensive alcohol addiction treatment, which…