In 2018, legislators passed the Farm Bill which legalized hemp and allowed the sale of certain hemp-derived products, including delta-8 THC, a cannabinoid that produces a mild high. Is delta-8 legal? It depends. While other marijuana-derived products, like delta-9, remain a Schedule...
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...
Relapse is a Part of Recovery; it is How You Cope and Manage Triggers That Will Help You Sustain Sobriety Donovan, a recent guest of WhiteSands in Tampa, has attended treatment at the facility three times in the past. He is confident...
An addiction treatment length of stay is dependent on many different factors. There is no specific set time for a person to achieve their recovery milestones. Recovery tends to be a long-term process because of the nature of the addictive substance and...
Being “high” means the person is intoxicated with drugs. Suspecting a friend, family member or loved one is doing drugs, can be vastly upsetting. In many cases, the person on drugs will eventually recover without any danger, however sometimes they may overindulge...
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder that involves changes to the brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. There is no cure for addiction, but it is treatable and manageable with the right tools. One of the crucial tools to achieve...
Kratom is a psychoactive substance that has gained popularity in smoke shops and kava bars across Florida. Marketed as an all-natural supplement used to treat conditions such as pain, diarrhea, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, many users feel it is safe because it...
Senior addiction care may be the key to helping you manage your addiction and put alcohol or drug addiction behind you for good. Each demographic tends to share certain characteristics when it comes to substance addiction. Seniors often benefit from specialized addiction...
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...
Looking for inpatient mental health Sarasota treatment plans? WhiteSands can help. Our treatment programs are led by experienced, licensed clinicians who tailor support to each client’s needs. A mental or behavioral health illness can be managed, but it often requires inpatient treatment...
