Thanks to Compassionate Staff, Patients Feel at Ease During Their Time in Addiction Recovery When Taylor completed his stay at WhiteSands’ Fort Myers addiction treatment center, he cited the staff for his success at the rehab facility. “WhiteSands is an amazing facility,”...
WhiteSands Recognized as a Top Addiction Treatment Center in Florida We’ve always considered ourselves a top addiction treatment center, but we’re not the only ones. For the third consecutive year, we’re ranked near the top of Newsweek magazine’s list of the best...
Opioid Addiction in Older Adults Many adults often mix prescription drugs with non-prescription drugs and supplements, at risk for significant drug interaction. In 2015, 39% of drug-related deaths occurred in adults over the age of 50, with 75% of drug-related deaths in...
Industries With the Most Alcohol and Drug Abuse Alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and other substance abuse can negatively impact the U.S. workforce through lost productivity, workplace accidents and injuries, employee absenteeism, low morale, and increased illness. In fact, U.S. companies lose billions...
Benefits of Traveling for Outpatient Drug Rehab If you are considering traveling to Florida for outpatient drug rehab, contact WhiteSands Treatment today. The facility is a top-rated drug and alcohol rehab center that offers all levels of care and a full continuum...
Alcohol and Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Are you someone who enjoys a delicious cocktail on a night out with your friends or a tasty beer on game day? Find out why drinking alcohol increases your risk for certain types of cancer...
What Are Uppers? Different drug types will create various side effects on your physical and mental health. Uppers are considered stimulant drugs that will impact your central nervous system by increasing your heart rate, blood pressure, and energy levels. Uppers or stimulant...
Personalized Addiction Treatment Programs Uncovers the Driving Force Behind a Drug or Alcohol Addiction After attending WhiteSands’ Treatment Center in Ocala, Florida, Roxanne couldn’t be more thankful for the “compassionate, professional, supporting, caring” staff members,” she mentions. Our treatment facility offers all...
Does Cocaine Affect Adderall? Adderall and cocaine are both stimulants, which means that mixing Adderall and cocaine can be potentially dangerous and deadly. When you mix Adderall and cocaine, in many ways, your brain goes into overdrive. Individuals experiencing substance abuse...
Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms and Timeline Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug similar to Morphine but up to 100 times more potent. Typically, Fentanyl is prescribed by medical professionals to treat severe pain. However, Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are manufactured and sold...
