Managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) requires a personalized approach, as the most effective treatment plan can differ from one individual to another. Options may include behavioral therapies, medications, and lifestyle changes. While these treatments can alleviate various ADHD symptoms, they do not provide...
WhiteSands Treatment in Fort Myers creates a solid foundation for addiction recovery by uncovering and addressing the root cause of the addiction through an individualized addiction treatment program. Oftentimes, it is an underlying mental illness that is the driving force behind the...
Drugs and alcohol have been recurring themes in popular culture for decades, showing up in music, literature, films, plays, and television. While some of these pieces of art have actually helped shine the spotlight on important issues or new problems, others have...
Popular culture often depicts the world of big banks and stock trading as glamorous, high-octane, and sometimes fueled by relentless partying. Films like The Wolf of Wall Street show high-rolling financiers mixing wealth with a whirlwind of substance use. Yet it is...
Recognizing the signs of a friend or loved one’s problem with drugs or alcohol can be a crucial first step toward encouraging and helping them get the professional treatment they need. But how can you be sure that the person you care...
Quitting methamphetamine (meth) can be an incredibly challenging and daunting journey, but it is a process that many have successfully navigated with the proper support and strategies. As one of the most addictive and destructive drugs, meth not only takes a physical...
For many people suffering from addiction, trying to quit cold turkey is almost certainly doomed to fail. Why? Because many substances can cause painful, uncomfortable, or even potentially dangerous withdrawal symptoms, and the urge to use drugs or alcohol again to deal...
“Snuff bullets,” a term that may be unfamiliar to many, refer to small capsules containing a powdered form of cocaine that users snort for rapid effects, sometimes also called a bullet for cocaine. The practice has become increasingly prevalent in certain subcultures,...
Amanda, a recent guest of WhiteSands Treatment’s addiction treatment facility in Plant City, shares her incredible experience in a 5-star review and is excited about her new sober lease on life. The clinical team at the Plant City drug rehab center and...
When discussing illegal drugs, most individuals are familiar with the usual suspects, like the strongest to weakest opioids, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. However, a wave of alarming new substances has surfaced in recent years, many of which pose serious, life-threatening risks....
