Capital Campaign Update
The Board of Directors at The Springboard Center want to say a very heart-felt thank you to each and every donor to our capital campaign. We are truly grateful for the participation of every donor to see our campaign to completion. The buildings and expansions are nearing completion. As the photos reveal, we are preparing for their use. As [...]
Stress, fear, anxiety…the vulnerability of addiction during a pandemic
The increased numbers of individuals seeking treatment today seem to align with the stressors that come with a large, frightening social event. As those stressors can drive many deeper into addiction, it can also drive others into treatment. The fear is that those rising numbers may bring a shortage of beds, clinicians, therapists and support staff to help those [...]
A message from Executive Director Mark Alexander
For about 20 years, the Center has been offering, to Permian Basin residents, rehabilitation for the disease of addiction. Whether one is addicted to some type of drugs or alcohol, our 12 Step Evidence Based Matrix program can help anyone to sobriety. Under the current climate, we are open for treatment as an essential service provider. We have taken [...]
Covid-19 – Safety Precautions at The Springboard Center
Dear Friends, As updates on the impact of the coronavirus continue to be released, we want to take a moment to inform you of the procedures being utilized at The Springboard Center. We strive to maintain an open facility for care and allow for all precautions to be utilized to prevent infection among clients, guests, and staff. We have [...]
How Do I Detach (with Love) From a Person with Addiction?
Addiction causes many issues to rise to the surface, including codependency. Relationships take work. Even when they’re healthy and happy, partnerships require communication and sacrifice from all parties involved. A willingness to compromise is key. Often communication and compromise go out the window. There are ways to beat the codependency circle and detach (with love) from someone who has [...]
How Does Social Media Influence Alcoholism?
When you watch an advertisement for a new fast food product or a new piece of technology, you feel the need to buy it because of its appeal and the benefits it will tell you. Michigan State University did a study that showed that Facebook ads that promote beer indulge in alcohol consumption. The more ads someone sees on [...]
How Do I Avoid Substituting Addiction?
Once you enter treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction, your hope is that you have overcome the compulsion to turn to your substance of choice. In recovery, you get to learn new coping skills and you surround yourself with people who understand what it’s like to rely on alcohol and drugs. Addiction goes beyond using too much of a [...]
How Should I Prepare for Rehab?
When you prepare to enter inpatient drug or alcohol rehab, it is akin to thinking about going away to college. Getting the most out of both experiences requires pre-planning, preparation, and putting in a good foot forward before you head into it. Even if the two are not the same thing, you are beginning new journeys towards making your [...]
What’s the Difference Between Dry vs. Sober
One of the first things people learn about staying sober is that there is a huge difference between dry versus sober. When a person quits drinking, they learn alot about themselves, whether they drank a ton all the time or drank a little bit all the time. It doesn’t matter what kind of drinker a person is; alcoholism does [...]
Why Should I Make a New Year’s Resolution?
Groan, I know. As we approach 2020, more and more of our thoughts and topics tend to be about the new year that’s coming. Part of that can be something a large number of people dread: making a resolution for the new year. For a lot of us, the idea of adding one more thing to the old to-do [...]