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...
Every person has a unique experience with addiction and recovery. Addiction also develops slowly over time and in general, addiction and recovery often follow a predictable pattern. The Jellinek Curve illustrates the progressive pattern of alcohol and drug addiction and how it...
Often, individuals with drug or alcohol addictions also struggle with a mental health disorder, known as co-occurring disorders. These disorders can trigger and feed one another creating an interconnectedness that needs to be addressed simultaneously for successful treatment. Co-occurring disorders are complex...
Understanding Medical Tourism and Its Growing Popularity Medical tourism is most often defined as the practice of traveling internationally to receive medical care, but people can also engage in medical tourism within their own country. Sometimes, people travel abroad because doctors or...
Introduction to Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans Preferred provider organization plans (PPOs) are a type of health insurance plan, in which the insurance company has contracted primary care physicians, specialists, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other health care organizations. These organizations make up...
For many, PPO deductibles and copays for substance abuse treatment can be difficult to navigate. For instance, many people don’t know what these payments will amount to or how much their insurance plan will cover. If you have PPO insurance, you can...
Understanding the Importance of Alcohol Detox The first few weeks after you stop drinking can be one of the most challenging times of your life, especially if you have had an alcohol use disorder for a long time, or have been drinking...
Enrollment at a Winter Garden alcohol rehab can help you put alcohol abuse in your past. Alcohol use disorder, aka alcohol addiction or alcoholism, affects millions of people nationwide. Managing an alcohol addiction can be difficult as high rates of relapse confirm....
The Importance of Holistic Treatment in Overcoming Alcohol Addiction Substance use disorders are treatable mental disorders, which affect the way a person’s brain works, and their behaviors. Over time, a person who abuses alcohol or drugs will not only develop a physical...
Using FMLA for alcohol and drug rehab is a legitimate use of the act. FMLA, more formally known as the Family and Medical Leave Act, was passed in 1993 as a way to help families coping with long-term health or medical conditions...