Understanding the Intersection Between Mental Health Disorders and Substance Abuse Often, mental health disorders and substance abuse go hand-in-hand, and close to 50 percent of those who have an underlying mental illness will also be struggling with addiction. For those struggling with...
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WhiteSands Made The Road to Recovery Possible When he realized he had hit rock bottom and needed help immediately, Timothy sought treatment at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Fort Myers. He knew that WhiteSands was the recovery center of choice when...
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Bipolar Disorder and Addiction Much has been discovered in recent years about the links between mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder frequently co-occur in individuals who suffer from addiction...
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Learn the Stages and What to Expect in Opiate Detox From the heroin purchased on the street to the legally prescribed pain medication you are taking, opiates are everywhere, and they can be addictive no matter what form they take. Whether you...
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The Timeline for Xanax Detox and Withdrawal The rates of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders have increased markedly in recent years, and so have the instances of Xanax addiction. Xanax is a powerful drug for treating anxiety and depression, but it...
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By Providing Building Blocks for Success, Patients Can Exit Treatment With Confidence Robert, a graduate of the WhiteSands inpatient treatment program in Sarasota, Florida, knows what the drug rehab experience is like and he credits the treatment center for his ongoing success...
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Side Effects and Risks of Hydrocodone The emergence of a new wave of prescription drugs has helped millions of people to get their lives back, but these same medications have ruined the lives of many others. Hydrocodone is one of the most...
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Recognizing the Signs of IV Drug Use Could Save a Life Whether someone in your life has been experimenting with street drugs or taking prescription opioids for pain, it is important to watch out for signs a loved one is shooting up....
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These Podcasts Can Help You Stay on Track In Your Recovery When it comes to maintaining recovery after addiction treatment, having the proper support is absolutely essential, but that help does not necessarily have to happen in person. In the age of...
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Coping With Anxiety Without Turning to Drugs and Alcohol When it comes to treating drug addiction, alcoholism, and other forms of substance use disorder, it is not enough to treat the most obvious signs of abuse. In order for drug and alcohol...
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