(CNN) The opioid epidemic in the United States shows no signs of slowing, according to a Vital Signs report released Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report found that emergency department visits due to suspected opioid overdoses continued to climb — about 30% — from July 2016 to September 2017 across the country.
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Making the right choice when looking for treatment
Studies show that identifying with or relating to others in treatment is one key to early recovery. When a person goes to a rehab in a place where they feel they do not belong, because they cannot relate to others in the group, it can actually do more harm than good.
BoardPrep Recovery Center, in beautiful Tampa, Florida is a private, exclusive and affordable rehab that pays attention to the unique needs of each individual when they are in need of treatment services. You will not find a better approach at any other day-night or outpatient rehab, whether you are looking in Tampa or nationally.
We are an accredited and licensed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center offering highly effective and affordable addiction tr
eatment to clients currently living anywhere in the country. Unlike some large inpatient rehab centers that are based on volume, our recovery residences are in the real world with private bedrooms in an exclusive home-like environment, offering a warm and engaging experience that fosters meaningful change.
Our personalized recovery program offers a multidimensional approach to substance abuse and addiction. Our interdisciplinary team of licensed, certified, and highly experienced abuse and addiction specialists evaluates each client and designs a customized, comprehensive plan for treatment and recovery. We also specialize in tailoring treatment with best-practice elements that result in professional documentation that allows health care professionals or others who work in positions of trust to safely return to work.
About Us
BoardPrep Recovery offers expert help for mental health and substance use disorders through it’s leading-edge treatment center in beautiful South Tampa, Florida. BoardPrep experts specialize in mental health, detox and the treatment of serious addiction and complex dual disorders. Based on the successful physician health recovery model, BoardPrep improves long-term results through enhanced structure, coaching and ongoing recovery monitoring.
Through their 30 years of clinical experience, the clinician founders developed the very successful BoardPrep treatment method. BoardPrep’s evidence-based approach improves patient follow-through. Furthermore, BoardPrep customizes treatment plans to better address the complex personal and social challenges people face that often lead to relapse.
National Best Practice Provider in Tampa, Florida
Treatment at BoardPrep Recovery in Tampa, Florida meets the highest standards in the field. Our treatment program aligns with national best-practice guidelines, prescribed by leading researchers. At BoardPrep, a multi-disciplinary team of experts performs each assessment. BoardPrep offers all available levels of care, thus tailoring the treatment to the individual need.
BoardPrep’s substance use disorder treatment includes treatment for other mental health problems. For instance, depression, anxiety and trauma often play a big role in substance use disorders. Therefore, BoardPrep’s addiction psychiatrists continue to see patients at least weekly for the first month of day-night treatment. Also, treatment addresses family and environmental risk issues. A licensed and experienced therapist performs weekly webinars with the families and schedules family sessions as needed.
Why Physicians Refer to BoardPrep
BoardPrep’s mental health and drug addiction help programs, based on recent advances in brain-science, offer same-day and next-day admissions, as well as private rooms. Additionally, when a patient is referred by their doctor, BoardPrep provides doctor to doctor communication, case management expertise and clinician to clinician handoff. As a Vivitrol Provider, BoardPrep distinguishes itself as a state-of-the-art drug rehab.
BoardPrep Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Services
BoardPrep options include day-night rehab, outpatient treatment and licensed detox with full psychiatric and psychological services. Additionally, BoardPrep experts perform in-hospital assessments, interventions and court services. Furthermore, all programs at BoardPrep Recovery in Tampa, Florida offer the 12-step recovery model, with a robust family program and available extended care options.
How to Refer
To refer a family member, colleague, employee, client or patient to BoardPrep, just call 813-600-7929. Most of our clients come to treatment through referral from a doctor, therapist, professional, family and alumni. If you are exploring treatment options for someone you care about, we will provide the support you need to get them into treatment. Please call us at 813-600-7929 to discuss any unique circumstances. Furthermore, BoardPrep offers same-day direct admissions, transfers from hospital or other detox programs, phone consultations, assessments by appointment, interventions and court services.
Professional referral sources
If you are a doctor, psychologist, therapist, attorney or pastor and wish to have ongoing communication with BoardPrep after admission, please advise us during the initial call. Also, if a letter or other documentation is needed, we are happy to accommodate.
How you can help
Most people in need of help will not call on their own. They often need support and guidance during this difficult time. BoardPrep’s clinical experts partner with family and friends to provide the help they need. To get started, whether for phone consultation or an immediate admission to treatment, call 813-600-7929.
Research
These research links show the elements that improve outcomes in mental health treatment, alcohol rehab and drug rehab, as well as the overall efficacy of addiction treatment:
- What to ask when seeking treatment
- 12 step facilitation curriculum
- How to get an 80% success rate in a recovery program
- Physician Health Program effectiveness
- Drugs, brain and behavior (Understanding addiction)
Day-Night Options
BoardPrep methodically develops individualized treatment recommendations for each person, based on the findings of the clinical assessment. Experts prescribe LEVEL OF CARE (intensity) and predict the anticipated DURATION (estimated time before transition to lower level) that will create the best outcomes.
BoardPrep recommends day-night treatment as the starting point when the assessment highlights specific clinical needs. This needs may include medical/psychiatric safety, the need for increased therapeutic intensity and more comprehensive support.
The assessment also helps predict an optimal estimated length of stay. Although length of stay is always individualized to the person, an estimated length of stay is needed for planning purposes for the individual, the family, employer and provider.
Private Bedrooms
6 Week + IOP/OP Program
Eligibility based on assessment findings:
- Absence of complex dual diagnosis
- Absence of legal problems or board issues (med pros)
- Legal/board issues are manageable as an outpatient
- Available high-quality outpatient or IOP near home
- Professional monitoring program endorsement
Program description
- Complete A-C phase (described below)
- Transition to Intensive Outpatient or Outpatient services
12 Week Program
(84 day estimated length of stay)
When needed, BoardPrep uses a 4 Phase/12 Week model program to structure the experience. The example below is for an who completes A through D phase in 12 weeks
Eligibility based on assessment findings:
- Complex dual diagnosis
- Legal or Board complications
- Concerns expressed by professional monitoring program
Program description
- Complete A-D phase (described below)
- Then assess need for E Phase (extended Recovery Residence)
Description of the Phases
A Phase: Orientation, detoxification, stabilization, early education & support (about 7-14 days)
B Phase: Education, acclimation and early integration into recovery community (about 14-21 days)
C Phase: Introspection, making changes, reducing relapse risk (about 21 days)
D Phase: Clinical hours reduced for work/school, preparation (about 42 days)
Extended Care
E Phase: Full-time work or school while maintaining robust recovery schedule
- Continue in Recovery Residence, aftercare meetings, individual sessions and psychiatric follow-up as recommended
- 3-9 months as recommended
The Collaborative Treatment Process
The first 3 phases of BoardPrep’s 5-phase system form the foundation for continued recovery in a less structured setting. Based on ongoing ASAM dimensional assessment, many clients are recommended to return home and continue their recovery in an outpatient or intensive outpatient setting.
When clients transition from B-phase to C-phase, a comprehensive clinical review is undertaken by the interdisciplinary treatment team. Clients are endorsed for transition to outpatient or intensive outpatient at 6 weeks (upon completion of C-phase) based on the following criteria:
- Behavioral stability and compliance with treatment plan
- Medication compliance, including Vivitrol when recommended
- Positive response to treatment
- Completion of individualized assignment packet
- Endorsement of professional monitoring program (med pros)
- “Pre-admission” to OP or IOP completed prior to transition
