What Is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis treatment involves treatment for both an underlying mental health disorder as well as an addiction. During dual diagnosis treatment, the patient will be first treated for their co-occurring condition to form a solid foundation for recovery....
Everyday That Passes in Sobriety Is a Milestone That Deserves to be Celebrated After reaching a sobriety milestone, Lynette, a patient from Ocala, Florida, thanked WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab for helping her achieve six months of abstinence from substance abuse. “Virginia...
Paying for Addiction Treatment Is Made Simple at WhiteSands Drug and alcohol addiction is something that can be life-threatening and, at the very least, turn your life upside down. When it’s such as serious issue, the last thing you want to worry...
What Is Outpatient Drug Rehab? The addiction treatment sector and its levels of care include admittance, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, and aftercare. Many individuals who seek treatment for their drug abuse ask, ‘what is outpatient drug rehab like?’ Outpatient drug rehab is...
The Facility Provides All Levels of Care Including Life Skills and Relapse Prevention After attending WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Naples, former patient Kaylee says that her experience at the facility was life-changing. “This place was probably one of the best...
What Is Opiate Detox? Opiate detox involves weaning the individual off of the substance in a controlled and monitored environment using detox medications. WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab offers medically assisted opiate detox at our Fort Myers facility, where patients will be...
How to Know if You Have a Drug Addiction When you begin using drugs, you never intend to develop a drug addiction. You may have started using drugs as a recreational activity or a way to have a quick escape from the...
What Does it Mean to Wean Off Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a potent prescription opioid medication prescribed to those who suffer from moderate to severe discomfort and pain. The drug is highly addictive and can be easily abused, creating an intense high for...
With the Proper Tools and Resources, Patients Can Thrive in Recovery After attending the 30-day inpatient residential program at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Fort Myers, former patient John reflected on his time in rehab. “It was truly an amazing experience,”...
Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism Alcoholism is defined as consuming alcohol regularly and, often, in large quantities. Some may engage in binge drinking behaviors where you drink alcohol excessively within a short period. Alcohol use has become increasingly normalized within modern-day society,...
