The Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Cancer You may already be aware of many of the health risks associated with alcohol, including liver damage and cirrhosis, but did you also know that drinking even relatively small amounts of alcohol significantly increases the...
Ways to Improve Mental Health in Recovery Mental health plays a pivotal role in overall recovery. Addressing mental health issues is an integral part of healing the root causes of addiction during treatment, but it’s also important to take steps to maintain...
Most Common Co-Occurring Disorders in Addiction Several common mental health conditions are often present in addiction cases when it comes to co-occurring disorders and substance. The top five most common mental health disorders that often occur in conjunction with drug or alcohol...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
