The Role of Exercise in Recovery The idea that exercise is inherently beneficial for our overall well-being is not a foreign concept to anyone. There are numerous mental and emotional advantages to daily exercise beyond just the physical health benefits. For people...
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Outpatient Addiction Treatment is Vital to Success in Recovery WhiteSands Treatment offers numerous outpatient offices located throughout Florida, providing aftercare, relapse prevention, and Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a supportive and caring environment. When patients have been discharged from one of our...
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What Is Suboxone? Suboxone, a methadone alternative, is an opioid agonist administered to patients who are struggling with opioid abuse and dependence. The medication is considered a combination drug made of buprenorphine (a partial agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist).
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Fitness in Recovery Remains Vital to Overcoming Addiction WhiteSands Treatment has dedicated an immense amount of time and effort into their brand new state-of-the-art athletic complex and recreation center. An addition to the center that we believe is a real asset to...
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What Is Naltrexone? The opioid epidemic has been a disaster for families and communities across the country. With so many affected, there is a good chance you know someone struggling through opioid addiction. Whether they became addicted due to prescribed pain medication...
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The Importance of Physical and Mental Healthcare During Rehab For someone in the throes of active addiction, physical and mental healthcare are a low, or non-existent, priority. Many who enter our doors have neglected their health for a very long time. Once...
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Addiction is a disease that affects the body, mind and spirit. Anyone who has ever tried to stop drinking or abstain from using drugs cold turkey knows all too well the physical pain and discomfort that addiction causes. Any recovering addict can...
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What Is Medically Assisted Detox? When patients are admitted into treatment for alcohol or drug addiction, they will typically have to go through a period of medication-assisted detox. This treatment encompasses the first step in the overall recovery process and addresses the...
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What is Medication-Assisted Treatment? Medication-assisted treatment, commonly referred to as ‘MAT’, is a type of evidence-based treatment that is used to help those who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The combination of therapy, behavioral counseling, and MAT is said to...
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Our Center Makes Top Of List For 2020 WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab has just been recognized by Newsweek as the top-rated Addiction Treatment Center in the state of Florida. The facility’s two main locations in Plant City and Fort Myers made...
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