Developing New Life Habits Assist in Sustained Abstinence From Substance Abuse When Jamie was at rock bottom when she entered treatment at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab, she was unsure of her chances of obtaining sobriety. After going through treatment, she says...
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An Unconventional and Non-Institutionalized Treatment Approach Allows Patients the Opportunity to Reach Long-Lasting Recovery The past year has proven to be difficult for many, with the global pandemic exacerbating substance and alcohol abuse as well as affecting those who struggle with mental...
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Recognizing the Signs of IV Drug Use Could Save a Life Whether someone in your life has been experimenting with street drugs or taking prescription opioids for pain, it is important to watch out for signs a loved one is shooting up....
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An Unwavering Passion to Help Patients is What Makes WhiteSands Truly Stand Out Joey, a former patient of WhiteSands Treatment in Tampa, attributes his success in addiction treatment and recovery to the team of determined staff at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab....
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Medications Commonly Used To Treat Opioid Addiction In addition to cognitive-behavioral therapy, alternative therapies, counseling, and 12-step programs, there are also drugs used to treat opiate addiction. The drugs used to treat opiate addiction help patients endure the period of medical detox...
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Timeline and Factors That Influence How Long Cocaine Stays In Your System Drug screenings are often used by workplace employers and at addiction treatment centers to detect the presence of cocaine in your system. Knowing how long cocaine stays in your system...
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How To Give Back By Helping Others With Substance Abuse Disorders Drug and alcohol addiction are serious chronic health disorders that affect millions of people every year. As addiction treatment centers attract more clients who need help with substance abuse disorders, there...
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How to Tell if Someone Is Using Meth Whether it is called ice, blue, rock, or merely meth, the drug addiction scientists call methamphetamine is one of the most powerfully addictive substances on the planet. This widely used drug is so addictive...
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Education About Narcan Can Help Save a Life Learning about Narcan and how it works to prevent overdose can help save a life. When most people imagine a drug overdose, they automatically associate heroin as the cause. Yet, more people in the...
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Understanding the Different Meanings of Common Addiction Terms Many people tend to stigmatize drug use disorders. They simply assume the person caught in the grip of drug addiction should merely show some willpower and quit. Those people might not recognize that drug...
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