Patient Celebrates Two Years of Sobriety

Tools and Resources for Lasting Sobriety

WhiteSands Treatment Fort Myers patient, Steven, celebrates two years of sobriety. “I’ve been clean and sober over 2 years thanks to the tools I walked away with from WhiteSands”, says Steven. Sobriety is a long journey. For some patients, it can take years to achieve and maintain.

To help you stay on track, support programs, aftercare, and relapse prevention plans are implemented as part of the outpatient and aftercare programs. Some of the benefits of the different types of aftercare programs include the following:

• Support groups: Support groups are a great way to meet people who are going through similar experiences and challenges. Some of our favorite support groups include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and SMART Recovery.
• Aftercare: Aftercare is any program designed to provide continuing care to individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction and mental health conditions. The program is part of the full continuum of treatment offered through WhiteSands Treatment. 
• Relapse prevention: Through several strategies that focus on avoiding people, places, and things that are associated with substance abuse, patients can mitigate the chances of relapse. In addition, relapse prevention involves learning skills that help patients cope with stressful situations without turning back to drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms.
• Medications for alcohol addiction treatment: Medications are not always necessary for treating alcoholism, but some medications may help prevent relapse in some people with alcohol use disorder who have been drinking heavily for years or decades. The three medications approved by the FDA for treating alcoholism are naltrexone (Revia), acamprosate (Campral), and disulfiram (Antabuse).

Recovery is a long-term journey that can sometimes be difficult, but achieving and maintaining sobriety is possible. With the right treatment program and aftercare plan in place, you can recover from addiction and sustain your sobriety. Substance abuse recovery is a long-term process that requires dedication, commitment, and time. It takes time for the brain to heal after years of substance use, so it is important to be patient with yourself during this healing time.

Addiction Treatment Is a Phone Call Away

“I am grateful for my newfound freedom,” Steven mentions. If you or someone you love is struggling with substance abuse or addiction, WhiteSands Treatment can help. It’s never too late to seek treatment, but the sooner you start, the better. The goal is to help you begin your recovery process as soon as possible so that you can start living life once again.

WhiteSands offers a free consultation and assessment to determine if the facility fits your needs. The team wants to see you achieve long-lasting sobriety and will do whatever it takes to help get you there. It’s time to give the team a call today and learn how treatment and recovery can help you lead a content life once again.

If you or a loved one needs help with abuse and/or treatment, please call the WhiteSands Treatment at (877) 855-3470. Our addiction specialists can assess your recovery needs and help you get the addiction treatment that provides the best chance for your long-term recovery.