What to Expect When Quitting Drinking Alcohol consumption has grown in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alcohol sales were up 54% in late March 2020 compared to the year before, according to the American Heart Association. This has led to some individuals...
The Alcoholic Stereotype When you hear the term alcoholic, many will envision the negative stereotypes often portrayed within Hollywood. An alcoholic is often depicted as violent or aggressive and causes scenes at the local bar needing to be carried out by bouncers...
With an Ongoing Commitment to Sustaining Sobriety, the Patient Has Reached a Milestone After completing rehab at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Ocala, former patient Lynette was not shy about honoring a significant time in her journey to sobriety. “6 months...
About Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship that supports individuals in achieving abstinence from drugs or mood-altering substances, including alcohol. NA holds meetings for individuals that provide a safe space to share your experiences of strength, resilience, and hope...
Paying for Addiction Treatment WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab is one of the few drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers in the nation accepting cryptocurrency for payment. The various valid payment methods that can help fund inpatient and outpatient treatment include: Health...
What Is a Sober Living Home? Many believe that attending an inpatient residential treatment center for addiction treatment will provide ample time and opportunity to heal from your drug or alcohol addiction while creating a new healthy, sober lifestyle for yourself. While...
Facts About Veterans and Drug Addiction When returning home from combat or deployment in the military, veterans face numerous challenges when readjusting to civilian life. Coping with trauma, feeling alone, dealing with chronic pain or disability, substance abuse, and homelessness are real...
Thanks to WhiteSands, Addiction Recovery Was Made Possible WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Fort Myers, FL was able to help David lead a healthy, content, and sober life thanks to the compassionate support he received during his time at the facility...
What Is Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal? Drug and alcohol withdrawal is characterized by experiencing behavioral, emotional, and physical changes after ceasing your use of drugs or alcohol. As your substance abuse progresses over time, your body becomes physically reliant on the harmful...
Women’s Unique Recovery Journey A sober living environment remains critical in many people’s recovery journey from drug abuse and addiction. Being new to sobriety has numerous challenges, with plenty of pitfalls, temptations, and setbacks that may be easy to fall into, especially...
