“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier, Bestselling New Thought Author I recently was asked to “share my story” of recovery from addiction with a group of about a dozen people in a Zoom meeting. In the midst of my sharing, it occurred to me that…
It turns out healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, etc.) are not the only professionals facing unique challenges regarding issues of substance use and finding appropriate sources for recovery from addiction. Lawyers and other legal professionals, too, have been shown to be a high-risk group for substance use disorders. Fortunately, though, treatment programs that focus on those…
At BoardPrep Recovery Center®, we truly believe that acceptance is key to recovery. As a result, we teach that to each of our clients. Read below about one of our client’s recovery stories to learn about the importance of acceptance. Then, call BoardPrep Recovery Center® today at 866.796.4720 to begin a recovery story of your…
Having been devotedly involved in my own recovery program—and being an active part of the recovery network of many others’—over the past 23 years, I’ve learned a few things about the concept of ‘freedom.’ I’ve learned that, as far as recovery from a substance use disorder (aka addiction or chemical dependency) is concerned, the sooner…
When we arrive at our dentist’s office for an appointment, not one of us would expect—or want—to find out he or she is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, right? Yet according to Michel A. Sucher, MD, medical director of the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners’ Monitored Aftercare Treatment Program, “About 10 to…
A study published March 3, 2021 in the Journal of Adolescent Health by Dr. Carol J. Boyd, et al. titled, “Cannabis, Vaping and Respiratory Symptoms in a Probability Sample of U.S. Youth” provides evidence that vaping (via electronic nicotine delivery systems, aka ENDS) is more likely to result in lung injury and/or respiratory disease symptoms…
Taking the first step to seek treatment for substance abuse is a challenge. It takes courage, fortitude, and honesty to move forward and begin a treatment program. However, there are other obstacles to overcome during recovery, especially in the early stages of healing. Understanding what these challenges are will enable each person to be successful…
Clearly, since its arrival here in the U.S., the COVID-19 pandemic has increasingly wreaked havoc upon the American population and the U.S. healthcare system. However, according to recent CDC (Center for Disease Control) numbers, so has the opioid epidemic. Specifically, between May 2019 and April 2020, 76,000 people died from an opioid overdose, “setting 2020…
When struggling with an alcohol use issue, it’s critical to seek the treatment that will assist the patients in healing. Many different types of treatment programs exist to assist people with withdrawing from alcohol. Finding the best one for each patient will ensure they stick with it and can prevent relapse. When determining whether to…
When I first came to the doorstep of recovery, I’d convinced myself I was never going to have fun again. I had spent years and years, day after day, chasing after “the next high,” having left far behind as a distant memory the time when a game of dodgeball at the playground or looking at…