Addiction Treatment Blog

If you have recently completed your rehab program, you should feel proud of yourself for getting this far. You worked hard and overcame obstacles to begin your life of sobriety. Your rehab program may be over, but your journey has just begun. By now, it’s likely you already know this, which is why you’re reading this article. You finished your addiction recovery in South Florida, and now...

If you suffer from addiction, one of the hardest things to do is admit you have a problem. This is usually followed by another difficult step: getting the right treatment. However, finding treatment for addiction recovery in South Florida will set you on your journey to sobriety. You will take this journey in stages, known as the four stages of recovery. These are: Treatment initiation Early...

The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating.  They can impact your life in many negative ways, from your work to your personal relationships and more.  If you are tired of PTSD diminishing the quality of your life, then it may be time to consider professional PTSD treatment in South Florida.  At The Sands Treatment Center, we work with first responders and medical...

An intensive outpatient program can be overwhelming and life after one can be frightening for many. Not knowing what the future holds is terrifying on its own and even more so for recovering addicts because their recovery does not end with the program. Relapse is a big concern for many and walking out of treatment. While most programs teach coping skills for recovery and offer extended...

If you are searching for rehab options in or around South Florida, you may have seen many different options, including Intensive Outpatient Programs in South Florida. Intensive outpatient programs are a unique approach to treat drug and alcohol addiction in people. They provide immediate support and allow the client or patient to get the help they need without disrupting their daily lives....

Drug addiction is a severe problem in the USA. According to Addiction Center, almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of these people opt for addiction treatment.  Addiction is a disease that takes a toll on the user’s brain. No matter how harmful they become, a person with an addiction can always find reasons to go back to using drugs. Contrary to popular belief,...

Deciding to enter a drug and alcohol recovery program in South Florida is no easy decision. However, it’s a step in the right direction if you want to get sober and maintain sobriety for the long term.    Recovery not only helps you with your sobriety goals, but it gives you the resources to quit safely. Many people even find that rehabilitation benefits them in more ways than...