Offering All Levels of Care On-Site Has Proven to Promote Long-Lasting Sobriety Many patients who enter WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab to overcome drug addiction are at rock bottom and have nowhere else to turn. They know they need help to get...
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What Are Opioids? Doctors prescribe powerful opioid painkillers like Hydrocodone and Oxycontin, which are meant to reduce post-surgical pain and ease discomfort from chronic medical conditions. Still, these substances can be extremely addictive, even when taken as prescribed. The use of opioids...
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The Importance of Alcohol Detox Whether it’s a genetic trait, an attempt to cope with stress, socio-cultural influence, or something else, some people suffer alcohol use disorder and even severe dependency when consuming alcohol. For many, by the time they recognize the...
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How to Combat the Disease of Addiction Like many addicts, former WhiteSands patient Matthew had never been to treatment and was apprehensive and nervous about the experience. However, the one thing he did know was that he needed help in overcoming his...
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Practicing Gratitude in Recovery As the season of Thanksgiving is upon us, we’re thinking about all the things we have to be grateful for. Counting our blessings and feeling a sense of gratitude can go a long way in lifting our spirits,...
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How to Strengthen Social Connections While Maintaining Physical Distance The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed how people interact. Social isolation is known to make addiction recovery even more challenging so it’s important to know how to stay connected. Strengthening social connections has...
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WhiteSands Patient Credits Amenities and Staying Active for Successful Recovery Ronald, a graduate of the inpatient residential treatment program offered at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Plant City, Florida, credits his recovery success to the wide range of amenities offered. The...
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How Addiction Recovery Transforms Lives for the Better Individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction gain so much more than just sobriety and control of their lives. The rewards associated with overcoming addiction include having a whole new perspective on a...
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Marijuana Use Continues to Rise With the perception of marijuana changing from an illegal substance to a socially-acceptable and medical alternative, individuals are starting to abuse the drug more than ever before. With several states legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, also...
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WhiteSands Offers a Full Continuum of Treatment Options Coupled With a Personalized Recovery Program Jacob, a patient who recently completed inpatient treatment at our Plant City, Florida location, credits the top-notch care provided, as well as the amenities offered, for his success...
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