It is not uncommon for those with cocaine addiction to also struggle with a mental health disorder. Some people use cocaine as a way to self-medicate a mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, which can lead to dependence or...
There is a strong link between substance abuse and mental health disorders. More than half of those diagnosed with a substance use disorder are also diagnosed with a mental health illness. The terms dual diagnosis, co-occurring disorder, and comorbidity are often used...
Understanding Benzo Addiction: Causes and Symptoms Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that can be prescribed for a variety of reasons. It’s a sedative often used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, restless leg syndrome, sleep disorders like insomnia, and seizures, and it’s also...
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a cannabinoid found in cannabis, also known as marijuana. It is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that causes intoxication. Its special shape lets it connect to CB1 receptors in the brain and nervous system. Many users report Delta-9...
Drug rehab in the villages can be the key to opening a new, healthy chapter of your life. The Villages is a retirement community where individuals who are 55 and older can get the treatment they need to put drug and alcohol...
Kratom is a relatively new psychoactive substance being abused in the United States, leading to dependence and kratom withdrawal symptoms. Sold in health stores, smoke shops, and online specialty stores, many users assume it is a safer, natural, and legal alternative to...
A rehab program for seniors offers customized treatment that can help seniors achieve their mental or behavioral health recovery goals. Conditions such as substance use disorders can affect teens and adults of any age, including seniors. Seniors face many circumstances that are...
Patient Highlights the Exceptional and Supportive Treatment Experience Mary, a recent patient of WhiteSands Treatment in Fort Myers, refers to the facility as, “the Disney of rehabs” for its exceptional service and environment. After attending several rehabs in the past, she found...
If you need inpatient mental health Miami services, you’ll find them at WhiteSands. As a leading Miami rehab center, we offer a full range of mental and behavioral health programs that include inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, medical detox, and aftercare programming. Inpatient...
What Is COBRA Insurance? COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which offers employees (and their families) short-term continued access to group health benefits when their access has been removed for specific qualifying reasons. A person may use COBRA for...
