It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about cracking open a beer or bottle of wine after a long, hard day. For centuries now, humans have linked alcohol and stress, thinking that the former will somehow alleviate or get rid of the...
It’s a buzzworthy type of therapy, and for good reason — eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, commonly abbreviated as EMDR, is a powerful method developed to help patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. A 2010 article published in the Indian Journal of...
To fully understand what is National Recovery Month, you must learn the history of this monumental and important awareness month. It started in 1989 and is now a major national observance each September, promoting new treatments and recovery practices. The Substance Abuse...
Witnessing a loved one suffer from a mental health crisis can be terrifying, especially if they refuse treatment or do not understand the seriousness of their illness. When someone cannot make rational decisions, they may need support, but knowing how to help...
Designer drugs are created in a lab and have many unknown components which leaves consumers taking a significant risk every time they use them. One of these designer drugs gaining popularity is eutylone, a synthetic cathinone similar to MDMA and other bath...
With Personalized Care and Unwavering Support, WhiteSands Treatment Provides a Nurturing Environment for Recovery Telisha, a recent guest of WhiteSands Treatment in Plant City, Florida, truly valued the care and comfort she received during her stay. “Amanda, my caseworker, went out of...
When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction treatment, comprehensive treatment plans made up of several types of therapies are often the most effective for achieving long-term recovery. One of the most widely used treatments in recovery is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which...
At our substance use disorder treatment center in Florida, you can get support for special populations like seniors. WhiteSands Treatment features special substance abuse treatment programs for seniors. Alcohol and drug use disorders affect teens and adults of all ages. Seniors share...
Tricare insurance for addiction treatment is helping to slow the substance addiction epidemic with its coverage of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. If you have this insurance, which is available to uniformed service members, military retirees, and their families, you can use...
As you go through your journey toward recovery, you may join a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Along with learning new ways of thinking and coping, you may learn some rules in these groups as well as...
