woman using laptop for telehealth drug rehab during covid-19

Safety First: COVID-19 Testing of Incoming Rehab Patients and Increased Use of Virtual Addiction Treatment and Mental Health Services

Addiction, Blog, Current Interests, Drug Rehab, Tampa Recovery CenterBy BoardPrep Recovery Center®

Given the rising need for addiction treatment and mental health services due to the increased stress and strain of the COVID-19 pandemic—both on individuals and society as a whole—BoardPrep Recovery Center®, located in Tampa, Florida, is taking extra precautions and establishing solid safeguards at its residential treatment facility, as well as increasing use of outpatient…

man in bed sick from coronavirus and marijuana abuse

Coronavirus and Smoking Weed (Even a Little) = Increased Risk of Complications

Addiction, Blog, Current InterestsBy BoardPrep Recovery Center®

On April 6th, researchers at the National Institutes of Health announced guidelines relating to the coronavirus and marijuana use, saying it could be a risk factor for complications from Covid-19. “Because it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 could be an especially serious threat to those who smoke tobacco or marijuana or who…

man laying on couch giving thumbs up for safety at rehab

Safety at Rehab

Alcohol Rehab, Blog, Drug RehabBy BoardPrep Recovery Center®

When it comes to the health and safety of our clients, we do everything in our power to protect them. The information about the coronavirus changes daily. Our staff follows the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations designed to contain the spread of the virus and maintain safety at rehab. Safety at Rehab…