How to Stop an Anxiety Attack

How to Stop an Anxiety Attack

An anxiety attack, which can involve symptoms of panic, can be a distressful–even debilitating–experience. Some people are prone to anxiety attacks such as those people who are diagnosed with generalized anxiety or panic disorders. Anxiety attacks are caused by intense fear or...
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11/14 2023
Florida’s Mental Health Crisis

Florida’s Mental Health Crisis

The Current State of Mental Health in Florida In 2023, more than 30% of Florida’s residents reported mental health symptoms. This statistic is on par with what the rest of the U.S. is facing–a health concern where four out of 10 adults...
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07/12 2023
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Riverview FL

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Riverview FL

WhiteSands Can Help with Addiction and Mental Health Issues Dual diagnosis is when people struggle with addiction and mental health issues, and it’s a common problem. It can be hard to overcome without professional help, and specialized treatment is necessary. That’s why...
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05/01 2023
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Orlando: What to Expect

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Orlando: What to Expect

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers Orlando: What Is the Purpose? A common cause of drug and alcohol addiction is rooted in untreated mental health disorders. A person may be suffering from a mental health disorder such as clinical depression or post-traumatic stress disorder...
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02/21 2023
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Orlando: 6 Top Advantages

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Orlando: 6 Top Advantages

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Orlando: Who Benefits From Treatment Substance use disorder, more commonly known as addiction, is a complex mental health disorder that affects many people. The causes of addiction lie in a person’s biology, environment, and where these two risk factors...
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02/20 2023
Ketamine Therapy: How Does It Work?

Ketamine Therapy: How Does It Work?

Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health Disorders If you or a loved one struggles with a mental health disorder, ketamine therapy may be a good fit for you. Ketamine is an anesthetic drug used to sedate humans and animals. This drug is often...
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01/26 2023
5 Best Forms of Exercise for Mental Health

5 Best Forms of Exercise for Mental Health

How Exercise Benefits Mental Health  It’s commonly known that exercise can boost mental health, but how exactly does it work? When you take part in physical activity, it boosts the amount of ‘feel-good’ chemicals that are released by the brain. These hormones...
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10/27 2022
5 Tips for Coping With Anxiety During Addiction Treatment

5 Tips for Coping With Anxiety During Addiction Treatment

Why People Experience Anxiety During Addiction Treatment Anxiety and drug and alcohol abuse have a problematic relationship, and they often go hand in hand. In fact, about one-third of people with substance use disorders also have a dual diagnosis, like anxiety disorder...
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10/04 2022
The Connection Between Schizophrenia and Addiction

The Connection Between Schizophrenia and Addiction

Facts About Schizophrenia and Addiction Schizophrenia, often misunderstood by the general public, is variously named as a psychiatric condition, mental illness, or mental disorder that affects close to 1% of the world’s population. Doctors and scientists are still in search of the...
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09/27 2022