What Is Xanax? Prescribed under the generic drug name Alprazolam, the brand name drug Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug. Doctors prescribe Xanax primarily to treat anxiety but it can also help alleviate depression and insomnia. Unfortunately, benzodiazepines like Xanax can also be...
Why Exercise Therapy? People often say exercise is “addictive,” and there’s some truth to that. Experts say exercise acts on the brain similarly to commonly misused drugs; exercise and drugs both release “feel good” chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. They also make...
Enjoying Life Without Drugs or Alcohol is Possible A recent patient from Orlando named Jeffrey is learning how to enjoy his new sober life after his substance abuse. “I am living a sober life one day at a time, one frame at...
These Songs Can Help Keep You Motivated in Your Recovery Making it through drug detox and rehab is a significant accomplishment in your life, and now you deserve to celebrate your achievements. As you move forward with your addiction recovery, you will...
WhiteSands Ensures the Comfort and Well-Being of Patients by Providing the Highest Level of Care A great misconception in the field of addiction rehab is that all treatment centers are the same. While the centers’ core objectives are to help treat patients,...
Alumni Support and Aftercare in Addiction Treatment One of the most critical times for addicts in recovery is when they leave treatment and transition back into society. During this phase, they can be vulnerable to the same triggers and environment that led...
Plant City Rehab Sets Patients up for Long-Term Success Through Aftercare and Outpatient Programming Bartlomiej, a former patient from Naples, Florida, attended inpatient residential treatment at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Plant City, Florida. She sought treatment at WhiteSands because the...
Addiction Recovery Is Not Just About Kicking a Bad Habit; It’s About Self-Awareness and Self-Care CarrolAnne attended WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Plant City, Florida for treatment for her addiction. The facility offers a full continuum of treatment options to patients...
Practicing Gratitude in Recovery As the season of Thanksgiving is upon us, we’re thinking about all the things we have to be grateful for. Counting our blessings and feeling a sense of gratitude can go a long way in lifting our spirits,...
Fitness in Recovery Remains Vital to Overcoming Addiction WhiteSands Treatment has dedicated an immense amount of time and effort into their brand new state-of-the-art athletic complex and recreation center. An addition to the center that we believe is a real asset to...
