When you come to Boca Recovery Center, we want you to know that you’re in the care of people who care about helping you overcome your addiction. While in treatment, you’ll have the pleasure of working with Kathryn Del Guidice. Originally from Williston Park, New York, Katheryn has spent years studying the disease of addiction to better help those who are afflicted with it. Her education background includes becoming a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), International Certified Addictions Counselor (ICADC) as well as a Certified E-Therapist (CET). We sat down with Kathryn so you can get to kno ..read more

Fidget spinners are the latest craze, and they’re being sold all over the country as novelty items, but they’re much more than that. If you’re someone struggling with a dual diagnosis, which is a mental illness combined with your addiction, these fidget spinners can have quite the benefit. Mental illness is one of the leading causes of addiction as well as relapse, so it’s important to support your mental illness as much as possible. With this little gadget in hand, you can actually help your recovery from active addiction.   Spinning for Anxiety   Anxiety is a potentially debilitati ..read more

  One of the biggest killers in the United States today comes from prescription drug overdoses. Many people who are prescribed the medications were done so legally. Different medications help with different symptoms of mental illness, and some are made to help people with chronic pain. The problem with many of these medications is that they can become highly addictive, and some can become a fatal combination. In 2016, actor and comedian Patton Oswalt lost his wife, and he recently opened up about the cause of death.   The Death of Michelle McNamara   Michelle McNamara was ..read more

A young person’s need for attention and fitting in can often lead to substance abuse and addiction. Being young seems like it’s a carefree time in a person’s life, but it can be highly stressful. Just being in high school can cause a young person to worry about academics, cliques in school and young romance. One common thing that young people lack is experience, and due to a lack of brain development, they are impulsive and think act on what they think is best right now rather than how it’ll affect their future. The choices your son or daughter is making may lead to substance abuse, so it’s im ..read more

Did you know that, according to the NIH, 10 percent of American adults have a drug use disorder that affects them at a certain point in their lives? However, out of the people who are struggling with addiction, only around 11 percent of them are receiving treatment. Do you struggle with a drug and alcohol addiction? Are you ready to seek out treatment? If so, then you probably want to learn about how the right insurance can cover your treatment. At Boca Recovery Center, we are now in-network with Ambetter Insurance for drug and alcohol rehab. This means that, if you have Ambetter insurance, y ..read more

We often think of recovering from drug addiction as a mental process. In many ways it is; building the skills and will to resist the temptation drugs have for you is certainly a part of most addiction recovery programs. However, any person struggling through addiction knows there is more to it than that. One of the hardest parts of kicking a drug habit comes early and is almost entirely physical: detoxing. We won’t pretend kicking an addiction is easy but it’s possible with effort and hard work. The drug detox process is tough but today we will break down what to expect fr ..read more

An estimated 14.4 million American adults over 18 have an alcohol use disorder. That number breaks down into 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women. That’s the bad news. The good news is alcohol disorders are treatable through professional alcohol rehab programs. But in order to receive the right treatment, people must be aware of the signs of alcohol addiction in themselves or a loved one. Let’s review what alcohol addiction is and the warning signs that it’s time to seek treatment. Understanding Alcohol Addiction Moderate drinking is when women have one drink a day, and men indulge in up to ..read more

Boca Recovery Center extends their warmest welcome to Dr. Alison Tarlow Psy. D., who joined the team and will serve as the Clinical Director of Boca Recovery Center. Dr. Tarlow has been a practicing psychologist in the state of Florida for over 15 years, and is licensed in both states of Florida and Pennsylvania. She is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and has taught as a professor at a local university for over ten years. Dr. Tarlow not only brings her years of mental health experience and addiction treatment to Boca Recovery Center, but she also brings her passion for advocacy, awa ..read more

Our very own Clinical Director, Dr. Alison Tarlow, was nominated and won Clinical Director of the Year yesterday. Dr. Tarlow works long hours every day to ensure that the clients clinical needs are being met through all levels of care. Dr. Tarlow started working in the field of substance 8 years ago, after spending the first 10 years building a private practice specializing with women and men struggling with eating disorders. Dr. Tarlow began consulting for a treatment facility when they identified several patients who had co-morbid diagnoses that significantly impacted their addiction issues ..read more

A life beyond our wildest dream dreams.  By: Dr. Alison Tarlow Boca Recovery Center The big book, considered by many to be the Bible of Alcoholics Anonymous, talks about the possibilities that can come to those who live a life of sobriety in the program of AA. Often quoted, many people in recovery tout the beauty of a life beyond their wildest dreams. I am sure that to those new to recovery, as well as those who are addicted to alcohol or drugs, this notion seems preposterous. Let’s be real for a minute here! What amazing possibilities can await us as a result of getting sober? Many who h ..read more