A Personal Story of Transformation Through Compassionate Care Devin’s journey towards healing and sobriety, like many other patients who attend WhiteSands in Fort Myers recovery, had its fair share of challenges and uncertainties. However, his recent completion of the Partial Hospitalization Program...
It’s not easy to talk to an employer about rehab–and that’s the simple truth. The fact is, talking about rehab also means disclosing information about a drug or alcohol abuse problem. There is a tremendous amount of fear that accompanies this type...
The road to addiction recovery for some is paved with 12-step programs. In Orlando, there are various 12-step programs that people addicted to drugs or alcohol can join. Some rehab treatment centers like WhiteSands offer 12-step programming in addition to their conventional...
WhiteSands offers addiction recovery programs Miami that target drug and alcohol substance use disorders. A substance use disorder, aka addiction, is a chronic condition that can be progressive. That means it’s likely to get worse without treatment. Managing an addiction requires significant...
Support groups for veterans offer a structured and supportive healing environment. Connecting with peers, supporting one another, and learning together about a multitude of aspects of addiction recovery benefit veterans who have struggled with substance abuse. While individual therapy sessions also provide...
Xylazine, aka tranq, is an animal tranquilizer that is increasingly abused as a recreational drug. Illicit use of tranq is frequently associated with opioids–especially Fentanyl and heroin; users often mix the two to achieve a more powerful high. However, it must be...
The Gold-Rated Facility Offers Outstanding Service and Comprehensive Approach to Recovery “I cannot even begin to express how wonderful my experience was at WhiteSands”, says Amber. “Between the staff, from housekeeping to case management, culinary to BHT, everyone was amazing”, she adds. ...
Veterans’ drug abuse is not only a serious issue for the military but also the country and individual communities nationwide. Millions of people struggle with substance use disorder, but military service members and veterans face unique risk factors that may leave them...
It’s not easy to help someone refusing alcohol rehab treatment. Some people refuse to acknowledge they’re addicted to alcohol or that their alcohol use is beyond their control. Unfortunately, alcohol addiction affects roughly 15 million people in the U.S., but that number...
Can Adderall addiction affect mental health? The answer is yes–absolutely. Any form of substance addiction will impact a person’s mental health at some point. Generally, substance addiction causes mental and physical health to deteriorate. Changes in mental health may be gradual or...
