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Individuals who have recently completed a program at our drug treatment center in South Florida may wonder: what next? As you begin your life of sobriety, it is important to utilize the coping mechanisms you were taught at The Sands Treatment Center to navigate difficult situations. It may be hard in the beginning but when you do this, as well as join our 12 step program and group therapy,...

Addiction recovery in South Florida does not end once you are out of rehab. Nevertheless, if you have completed your program, we applaud your hard work and dedication in getting this far. Not everyone reaches this step, but you have. Now that your program is over, it’s time to apply what you have learned at The Sands Treatment Center (or another rehab facility) in the real world. Your sobriety...

You have completed your addiction recovery in South Florida and have had many successful years of recovery. When you think about your years of successful recovery, you know you could never have gotten this far without hard work and the guidance of your sponsor. Now, you are considering becoming a sponsor to someone else. This is a big responsibility, and you may not be sure if you have the...

A person who experiences a stressful or catastrophic incident, or sequence of events, may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has traditionally been associated with military and emergency service events, although PTSD may develop in any profession. Keep reading to learn more! Mental Disorder PTSD is a mental disorder in which someone feels...

If you made the decision to seek addiction recovery in South Florida, good for you. Not everyone reaches this step and admits they have a problem. If you are considering an intensive outpatient program (IOP), you may be wondering what this treatment entails. As you most likely know, individuals who do not require detoxification or round-the-clock care can opt for an intensive outpatient...

Our surroundings are in constant flux.   We must confront difficulties that aren’t always pleasant, and these things place stress on us. With all the problems in life that we encounter daily, PTSD is increasingly common. Often known as post-traumatic stress disorder, it is a negative reaction to stress. It is described as the result of a stressful or traumatic incident and an...

If you’ve been researching different rehab and treatment programs that target drug addictions, eating disorders, depression, or other dependencies, you must have come across the intensive outpatient program (IOP). In this particular type of rehab, the clients can work on their recovery and participate in therapies while carrying on with their everyday lives as they work or attend school....