Heavy drinking can lead to devastating physical, mental, and emotional side effects of alcohol — but the impact of consuming this substance isn’t limited to just the drinker, especially when someone is pregnant but continues drinking. Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders, or ARND, are...
Post-traumatic stress disorder can have a major impact on a person’s quality of life and lead them to isolate from others or even turn to drinking or drugs in an attempt to self-medicate. You may be wondering: how is PTSD treated? This...
While the two are related and can be connected, there are important distinctions between opioid dependence vs. addiction. “Dependence” is when you need something; addiction is when you desire something. In other words, opioid dependence vs. addiction comes down to “need” versus...
Jhon Shares His Journey of Gratitude and Recovery Thanks to the Dedicated Team In September 2024, Jhon embarked on his recovery journey at WhiteSands Treatment in Fort Myers, where he experienced unparalleled care and support. Reflecting on his time at the facility,...
Panic attacks can be a terrifying experience, seemingly coming out of nowhere and making people feel intense dread, fear, or even like they’re dying. While panic attacks can’t kill you, they can become debilitating and greatly affect a person — especially if...
Bipolar depression and major depression do share a lot of similarities — both mental health conditions have the word “depression in them,” after all. So, what is the difference between major and bipolar depression? To answer that question, you first have to...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a common mental health disorder. A specific type of anxiety disorder, people living with this condition have obsessions (intrusive or distressing thoughts) and compulsions (the urge for repetitive behaviors like hand-washing or counting to reduce anxiety). What might not...
Experiencing anxiety or stress is a normal part of life. However, “anxiety disorders cause intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations,” as defined by the Mayo Clinic. Living with anxiety disorder can impact daily life and can exert physical...
Struggling with depression is tough, and finding the right treatment can be a journey. Many have found relief through counseling and medication. However, some people develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a type of major depressive disorder that persists despite trying at least two...
Ryan Shares His Journey from Chaos to Confidence with the Support of WhiteSands’ Compassionate Team In a recent 5-star Google review, a former patient named Ryan credited WhiteSands Treatment in Fort Myers with helping him turn his life around after it had...
