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Yoga is a form of exercise that is typically used to promote a sense of calm and spirituality. WhiteSands Treatment Center employs yoga as an alternative therapy for the treatment and healing of addiction. This exercise helps to control and redirect unhealthy...

Pain management becomes a necessity when you suffer from chronic pain. While acute pain results from recent trauma (such as injury or illness) and typically lasts for less than a month, chronic pain lasts much longer and may come and go. For...

Addiction often leads to malnutrition. Due to this, nutritional therapy is an essential part of the rehabilitation process. At WhiteSands Treatment Center, our registered nutritionists educate patients about maintaining a healthy diet, as good eating habits can help build a strong foundation...

Exercise therapy is an important component of addiction rehabilitation and recovery. It can help to manage symptoms related to stress, anxiety and depression that often accompany or are the catalyst for drug abuse. Through exercise therapy, the patients at WhiteSands Treatment Center...

Studies have shown that when the vertebrae in the spinal column are misaligned, the neurotransmitters in the brain cannot not function properly, causing a decline in well-being. When this misalignment or subluxation is repaired through chiropractic care, it allows for the correct...

Addiction can be painful and traumatic, and not all addicts feel comfortable or safe talking about their struggles. Art therapy is an important treatment option for recovering addicts who have trouble expressing their emotions during one-on-one therapy sessions or during group counseling....

Alternative Treatment Programs Alternative treatment programs for drug addiction describes an array of healing modalities other than traditional Western medicine and therapies. Advancements in technology have expanded research parameters that facilitate a greater understanding for different types of alternative addiction treatment. In...

Drug or alcohol addiction can lead to physical, psychological, and emotional damage. While many people struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction will need to be admitted to an inpatient treatment program in order to recover, intensive outpatient rehabilitation can also be highly effective for recovery...

At WhiteSands Treatment, our extensive experience has taught us that treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse is highly personal in nature. There is no single treatment that will suit everyone struggling with substance abuse, and our success is in no small part...

When it comes to treatment for drug addiction or alcoholism, every patient has different needs and will require a slightly different treatment program to facilitate a full recovery. For example, some people need help from a treatment center but achieve the best...