Tampa Drug Rehab Publishes 6 tips to Evaluate Substance Abuse Treatment Program

November 02, 2018 - PRESSADVANTAGE -

WhiteSands Drug Rehab Center in Tampa has published on its website 6 tips to assist those evaluating a quality substance abuse treatment program. The article lists six areas when substance abuse treatment is required that range from the types of treatment to the lengths of treatment offered.

Substance abuse is regarded as a treatable disease and in Florida it is on the rise. According to the Florida Medical Examiners Commission (FMEC) reports, from 2000 to 2010 there was a dramatic increase in deaths linked to the non-medical misuse of opioids. The FMEC reported that in 2010 there were 6,608 opioids (excluding heroin) detected in deceased persons in Florida. Subsequently, the FMEC noted that toll steadily declined 23% to 5,085 by 2013, but then increased to 5,624 opioid occurrences in 2014 and 8,572 in 2016.

The article states that according to The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in order for substance abuse treatment centers to be effective certain criteria must be met. They state that there are 6 principals of effective treatment - access to outpatient rehab, an individual focus, flexibility to adjust the treatment plan, treat any co-occurring mental disorders, therapy beyond medically-assisted detoxification and provide lengthy programs of treatment (30, 60 or 90 days) as well as aftercare programs.

The WhiteSands Tampa drug rehab facility is located just east of Tampa Bay. It has an area of 50,000 square feet. It was previously a landmark resort hotel and entertainment complex with 270 rooms. WhiteSands renovated and transformed the property into a state-of-the-art resort treatment center with 150 beds. The facility includes a huge resort style pool, lounging area, picnic tables, tiki huts, and gazebos. It also has a huge dining hall, clubhouse game room, snack cafe, workout gym, and spa treatment rooms. Patients can have the choice of having a single occupancy room or a spacious double occupancy room. Every room is provided with a flat-screen TV, full-size beds, and a private bathroom.

The WhiteSands drug rehab Tampa programs provide a comprehensive, tailored approach to addiction treatment and work to identify and address the driving force behind a patient’s addiction so that they can work toward life-long sobriety with confidence. Through the programs that they design for each unique case, their patients can feel optimistic moving towards sober living.

A previous patient reviewed their experience with WhiteSands and the program. “WhiteSand Treatment Center saved my life. I went there in mid-Jan of 2018 and I have not touched a drug since. The drug rehab center gave me a great foundation to start my own recovery program. Thank you so much.” said Stewart S.

Joe Ducey from WhiteSands Treatment Center explains, "During their time at the treatment center, our professional team of board-certified doctors, educators, nurses, psychiatrists, and counselors closely monitor our patient's physical and psychological progress, so their treatment program will be continually customized as necessary. In individualized therapy, they will explore the underlying reasons for their substance abuse and learn new coping mechanisms that will reduce the risk of future relapse. "

Those looking for more information or who have loved ones who need help can visit the treatment center's website.

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For more information about WhiteSands Treatment Center - Tampa Florida, contact the company here:

WhiteSands Treatment Center - Tampa Florida
Joe Ducey
media@whitesandstreatment.com
7620 Gunn Hwy Unit 110
Tampa, FL
33625