March 2022

New Research Shows Amphetamine Abuse Increases Likelihood of Psychosis and Treatment Lowers the Risk

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 31, 2022

According to research published online Feb. 14, 2022 in the British journal Evidence-Based Mental Health (EBMH)—which included a 10-year follow-up study—amphetamine abusers were six times more likely to have psychosis than non-users.[1] However, in addition, the study indicated of those amphetamine abusers who entered addiction treatment (during deferred prosecution), more than one fourth (26%) were…

2-Year Study of CDC Data Finds Fentanyl-related Deaths Doubled in 30 States

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 25, 2022

Fentanyl, a powerful opioid used as a pain medication and, together with other medications, for anesthesia, has come under increasing scrutiny in recent times… and for good reason. According to a recent analysis of data collected from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drug-related deaths where fentanyl was found to be involved doubled…

Making Confidential Treatment Available for Physicians with Chemical Dependency

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 22, 2022

Where can physicians struggling with chemical dependency issues (a.k.a. substance use disorder, addiction to alcohol and/or drugs) go to get addiction treatment in a confidential setting, without jeopardizing their medical licenses, coworkers support and patients’ ongoing trust? When a medical doctor or other professional healthcare worker becomes chemically dependent on alcohol and/or drugs, most states…

Fear Losing Your Medical or Nursing License for Entering Treatment?

Addiction, Addiction Treatment Programs for Professionals, Drug Information, Drug Rehab, Health Professionals, Recovery, Recovery for Professionals, Treatment for ProfessionalsBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 22, 2022

A significant number of doctors, nurses, and physicians are likely to struggle with addiction at some point in their careers. As such, medical professionals struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction at rates that are similar to, or slightly higher than, the general public. There are certainly a wide-ranging set of problems associated with having a…

4 Helpful Recovery Tips for Navigating Major Life Changes

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 10, 2022

“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus In the past week, three separate people in my recovery network have told me they’re facing a variety of “significant challenges” in their lives: One says his teenaged daughter has recently begun talking about an out-of-state college she wants to attend (she’d never previously brought up…

5 Advantages of Medical Detox When Starting on the Road to Recovery

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 5, 2022

One of the most common reasons we hear people say they can’t quit drinking alcohol and/or using drugs is their difficulty dealing with the experience of (or fear of the impending) withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping their alcohol/drug consumption. Fortunately, medical science has developed effective ways to help smooth out the withdrawal process, making safe…

5 Advantages of Medical Detox When Starting on the Road to Recovery

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 5, 2022

6 Strategies to Support Your Recovery and Help You Deal Effectively with Alcohol-related Stigmas

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 4, 2022

Those who have been sober and in recovery for some time are often drawn upon as resources by those relatively new to recovery – think 12 Steps sponsors and any experienced, dependable people in your recovery network. Some of the less talked-about phenomena in recovery circles are the stigmas commonly associated with alcohol. Two of…

Addressing the Needs of Pharmacists with Substance Use Disorders

UncategorizedBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 1, 2022

Dr. Jeff Baldwin, an emeritus professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, knows a thing or two about pharmacists who develop substance use disorders (a.k.a., chemical dependency, addiction to drugs and/or alcohol). He co-authored two chapters of the 2018 ASHP (American Society of…

Did You Know March Is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week?

Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance Use DisordersBy BoardPrep Recovery Center^®March 1, 2022

March is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. This is a great time to learn more about drug and alcohol addiction and how to get help if you or someone you know is struggling. BoardPrep Recovery Center^® is a Tampa drug and alcohol rehab center that offers addiction treatment programs for adults. Our staff is…

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