Steps to Heal Your Mind and Body After a Drug Overdose People struggling with drug addiction and battling with substance use disorder face many fears, including the ever-present risk of arrest and imprisonment. But even those fears pale in comparison to the...
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The Risks of Purple Drank and How to Get Help As a parent, you have worked hard to educate yourself about the dangers of drugs for your children. You have talked to them about the risks of drugs like cocaine, marijuana, and...
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Recognize The Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Use Heroin is a powerfully addictive and illegal opioid substance. If you suspect that someone you care about uses the substance, it’s important to understand the signs of use that can point to heroin addiction....
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Potentially Life-Threatening Drug Combinations to Avoid Drug addiction is a serious and dangerous disease, one with many different roots and a myriad of causes. The multifaceted nature of drug addiction and substance use disorder makes it more likely that a single addict...
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These 10 Substances Cause the Most Addictions in America Whether trying to help an addicted family member or struggling to overcome your own substance use disorder, it’s essential to know that addiction is not a single disease. Addiction is a multifaceted illness,...
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Patient Success Works Best When Provided with Continued Care and Support After realizing his addiction was ruining his life, including the relationships around him and his career goals and aspirations, Philip from Clearwater, Florida, sought recovery at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab....
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The Facility Provided a Customized Treatment Program Based On the Patient’s Specific and Unique Challenges For St. Petersburg resident Jeannie, spending time in addiction rehab centers was a far-too-common occurrence. Having been unsuccessful in her previous attempts at recovery, she was skeptical...
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The Importance of Alcohol Detox Whether it’s a genetic trait, an attempt to cope with stress, socio-cultural influence, or something else, some people suffer alcohol use disorder and even severe dependency when consuming alcohol. For many, by the time they recognize the...
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How to Combat the Disease of Addiction Like many addicts, former WhiteSands patient Matthew had never been to treatment and was apprehensive and nervous about the experience. However, the one thing he did know was that he needed help in overcoming his...
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Holistic Addiction Therapies Complement Medical Treatments in Alcohol and Drug Rehabs Treating addiction is a multi-layered process with numerous facets, including detox, individual therapy, group support, and even medication-assisted treatment. To truly overcome addiction, people need treatment that goes deep into the...
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