Outpatient alcohol rehab can be an excellent option for people struggling with alcohol addiction. Its primary distinction from inpatient rehab programs is that outpatient does not require residency. Instead, patients visit a treatment center to receive medication and therapy before returning home and going about their regular routines. Both inpatient and outpatient programming offer unique…
Heroin detox is the process of flushing heroin from a person’s system. You may wonder, “how long does heroin detox take?” Withdrawal timelines differ for each person based on the length of time someone used the drug and what kind of dosages they used it at. Typically, detox and the accompanying withdrawal lasts at least…
You’ve worked hard to succeed in your profession. Now, a chemical dependency threatens to take it all away. However, there’s hope. Our executive rehab programs in Tampa, FL offer treatments for professionals that can turn things around. If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction in the workplace, reach out to our…
Xanax is a powerful sedative drug that raises levels of pleasure chemicals in the user’s brain. The flood of chemicals causes extreme pleasure, calmness, and suppressed appetite, which relaxes some people and energizes others. Repeated drug use causes the brain to adapt to higher levels of chemicals. As a result, the user gets agitated, depressed,…
Detox refers to a person’s rapid cessation from using alcohol or drugs that they’ve become chemically dependent upon. It is the first step in any addiction recovery program. However, detoxing without professional supervision isn’t just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. If you struggle to manage your alcohol addiction and wish to get sober, there are…
Alcohol abuse disorder affects millions of Americans every year. Generally, the proper treatment for alcohol addiction is through an alcohol rehab program. Three broad types of alcohol rehab programs exist. They are detoxification, residential, and outpatient. Many alcohol rehab centers offer the full suite of these programs as they share multiple elements and can at…
Addiction treatment refers to any of a range of clinical methods used to support people in achieving sobriety. With sobriety as the end goal, addiction treatment programs begin with the understanding that effective treatment tackles a patient’s holistic needs, not just their addiction. If you are searching for addiction treatment near Louisiana, BoardPrep is ready…
According to research published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, most physicians who abuse or become addicted to prescription drugs describe their motivation, not as being pleasure- or recreational thrill-seeking, but rather: To relieve stress To diminish physical pain To cope with emotional challenges or upset To cope with undiagnosed depression Nonetheless, if you are…
Drugs and alcohol can wreck a life, and if you fail a DOT drug test, you may feel like it’s the end of the road. You may be afraid that you’ll lose your job or that your significant other will leave you. This is the situation one of the alumni of BoardPrep Recovery found himself…
BoardPrep adheres to the NIDA “best-practice” recommendation of approximately 90-days for the length of stay in primary treatment for moderate to severe substance use disorders and dual disorders. Accordingly, “primary” treatment refers to inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, depending on the initial assessment results. At BoardPrep Recovery Center®, we’re committed to providing the best possible treatment…