Head South for Winter.

That sounds like a plan doesn’t it?  Lots of snowbirds will do just that in the upcoming months.  For some, heading south for drug rehabilitation is the plan.  If you or a loved one has been gripped by drug or alcohol addiction would you rather detox in the cold confines of the north or the sunny shores of Florida’s Gulf Coast?

At Blu By the Sea you will not only enjoy the scenery and the weather, but you will participate in holistic treatments such as –

1.  Yoga

2.  Spa Therapy

3.  Experimental Therapy

4.  Art Therapy…and much more.

The best part of all, is that when you go outside you can have a long walk on the beach.  Now that sounds like a place where you can truly heal!  Visit us on the web at www.blubythesea.com and browse our drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility located in Destin Florida on the Panhandle.  Then call to arrange a visit at (850) 424-3252.

The Summer of Booze.

It sounds like a movie title in some ways.  It IS a fact that alcohol consumption goes up in the summer.  The disturbing statistic is that the use of alcohol has risen 17% in this country in the last decade.  And the rate is rising faster among the female population.  Now that summer is behind us this would be a great time to tackle the problem.

The truth is, heavy drinkers are setting themselves up for liver disease and many different forms of cancer.  Binge drinkers are risking not only health effects but damage to their jobs, marriages and friendships — not to mention the risk of vehicle accidents.  About one in five Americans consider themselves “binge drinkers”!

That stunning statistic has ruined lives and families.  Are you at wits end with yourself or a loved one?  Why not seek the help of the professionals at Blu By the Sea?  Blu By the Sea is a breath-taking alcohol rehabilitation center located on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico in Destin Florida.  Call for a visit before the weather turns in your area at (850) 424-3252.

What Better Time Than NOW?

So you made it through another summer and you have watched a loved one slowly sink lower and lower.  Maybe that loved one is the image that you see when you look in the mirror.  You feel it…you know it.  Either you or someone you love has spent yet another season abusing alcohol and/or drugs.

Why not seek a rehabilitation center that has for years used scientifically proven techniques for treating any and all types of addiction?  We are talking about a rehab facility that has a full-time researcher on staff to ensure the best treatment possible.  Beyond that, you will be comforted by home environment and breath-taking vistas.

All of that exists on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico on the Florida Peninsula.  It is called Blu By the Sea- the treatment is real and effective.  Blu By the Sea is waiting for your call to arrange a visit at our Destin Florida rehabilitation center.  Pick up your phone today and make the call to (850) 424-3252.

Treatment for Alcoholism.

There is no room for tolerance here.  Alcoholism is real and it has gripped our great country since the founding fathers.  Some people may be able to just “cut down”, but when this disease grips you or a loved one self-discipline is probably not effective.  If your health is good otherwise, your chances for a full recovery are excellent.

When you or someone you care about seeks the proper treatment national statistics have shown that about one-third of patients show no relapse or symptoms at 1 year.  Many more report fewer alcohol-related social and health problems by cutting down alcohol intake.  There are so many reasons for alcoholism…no support, peer pressure, and simply zero motivation.

Make no mistake about it…your life will improve dramatically when you stop drinking to excess!  Recently you may have heard about rehabilitation centers in southern Florida that are under investigation.  We are NOT one of them.  We are Blu By the Sea located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  Our reputation for helping alcoholics is known nationwide.  Please give us a call today at (850) 424-3252.

Alcohol Awareness Month.

April is alcohol awareness month.  Maybe every month should be.  At least once per year we should focus on the dangers and health-risks of alcohol and not the “good times” of just drinking.  For most adults it is a casual non-frequent event that may be mostly harmless, but too many Americans are under its influence and it has become a major health concern.

Here are some statistics about which you should be aware –

1.  Nearly 100,000 Americans die every year from excessive drinking.

2.  In addition, another 100,000 die from alcohol-related causes.
3.  More than half of the people treated for substance abuse are treated for alcoholism.
4.  About 7,000 US children under age 16 take their first drink EVERY DAY.
5.  Teen alcohol abuse kills nearly 5,000 Americans every year.

It’s good to know the facts.  Have you or someone in your family been under the influence of this drug long enough?  It may be time, during alcohol awareness month to seek help.  Call Florida alcohol treatment center Blu By the Sea as soon as possible.  Arrange a visit to this extraordinary facility in Destin, FL on the Gulf of Mexico at (850) 424-3252.

Substance Abuse and Brain Development.

When a young brain is in its developmental stage things can go a number of different ways.  Obviously, anything that developing brains are subjected to will affect the maturation process.  If drugs and/or alcohol enters the mix the results can have life-long profound impact when that brain transitions into adulthood.

What is myelination?  The maturing structure of the individual brain regions and their connecting pathways is essential for the successful development of cognitive, motor, and sensory functions.  We know drugs and alcohol to be mind-altering.  You have heard that term since the days of Timothy Leary.  Sometimes we tend not to take that seriously.

Drug and alcohol consumption during the formative teenage years can be catastrophic to future development.  Get a handle on it now.  Please visit our website www.blubythesea.com.  It will unveil new hope for the future.  Begin to heal on the northern shores of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  Call to arrange a visit at (850) 424-3252.

Be Honest…When Have You Crossed the Line?

Hey, I only drink on occasion.  What’s the occasion?  Oh, days ending in the letter “Y”.  You can make all of the jokes that you want, but it is 2017 now and time for the most important decisions of your lifetime.  How often do you or a loved one drink alcohol?  It doesn’t matter if your personality is only slightly effected.  Try telling that to your liver.

The difference between abuse and addiction is razor thin.  When that line is crossed there is only one answer…HELP.  Addiction means psychological as well as physical dependency.  Your body and your mind craves alcohol every day.  Then comes the tolerance that gives you a false sense of security.

Let this be the year that you or someone you know tackle this green-eyed monster.  In Florida on the breathtaking Gulf Coast you have the opportunity to fight the ravages of alcohol abuse.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are an alcohol rehabilitation center on Florida’s panhandle.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Please call today at (850) 424-3252.

Kidney Failure from Alcohol Abuse.

This forum is not designed for personal reflections.  It is meant to inform and possibly educate.  This time, however the two have melded together.  I hope that you will indulge me for a minute and maybe gain something from this short personal narrative.  Heaven knows, that this summer has been a life-altering time for me and maybe one of you can avoid this fate.

Over the last three months I have lost two very important people in my life in their 50s.  That is simply too soon to depart this life.  In both cases, friends and family looked the other way as these individuals consumed an enormous amount of alcohol.  Neither one of them was an “angry drunk” so their overindulgence was tolerated.  Now it is too late.

Are you making the same mistake that I did?  Please don’t!  May I suggest that you research Blu By The Sea a holistic alcohol and drug rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  They may have some life-saving answers.  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Give them a call today at (850) 424-3252.  

How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain?

Earlier we examined the effects of drug abuse on your most important organ.  How does excessive alcohol consumption affect your body’s control center?  Obviously the brain controls all five of your senses in addition to your breathing.  It is all part of the central nervous system comprised of billions of cells and neurons.

Alcohol serves as a depressant for the CNS.  There are several warning factors that the brain is slowing down.  Among them are –

1.  Altered speech patterns

2.  Slower reaction times

3.  Confused thinking and rationalization

4.  Muscles weakening noticeably…not just with age.

5.  Difficulty remembering things and more.

Have you or a loved one reached the point where you feel that alcohol has negatively altered your life?  Step one is recognizing the problem.  Blu By The Sea is an alcohol rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  We may have the answers you’re looking for. Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Give us a call today at (850) 424-3252.  

The Disease of Addiction.

Let’s get it straight from the beginning…addiction IS a disease.  Approximately one out of every eight Americans suffer from this insidious disease.  This is more than heart disease or cancer or diabetes.  What this nation spends to treat alcohol and drug addiction horrifyingly pales in comparison to what it spends on treatment of those other three diseases.

Take a guess - how much do you think that America spends treating heart disease annually?  How about well over 100 billion dollars?!  We also spend nearly 100 billion dollars per year in the U.S. fighting cancer.  Diabetes is given about 50 billion dollars a year for treatment.  While less than 30 billion dollars a year is devoted to treating addiction in this country.

None of this is meant to diminish the importance of the other 3 terrible maladies and much more that we endure in this nation.  It is meant to point out where we need to put more emphasis.   Blu By The Sea is an addiction rehabilitation center located on the breath-taking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.    Visit www.blubythesea.com. and give us a call today at (850) 424-3252.

The Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol.

If you or someone you love has come to terms with a drinking problem this may be the greatest day of the rest of your life.  Becoming aware that you are an alcoholic is step one in the healing process.  Whether you have come to this conclusion on your own or through the help of people in your life who care, be grateful.  What are some of the benefits of giving up heavy alcohol consumption?

1.)        You will start losing weight.  Less alcohol=less carbs and calories.

2.)        You will improve your metabolism.

3.)        Your cholesterol and fatty deposits on your liver will go down.

4.)        Believe it or not you will sleep better…alcohol puts you to sleep, but not for long.

5.)        Your skin will become healthier and more hydrated.

Let us help.  You know it is time to do the right thing for yourself and your loved ones.  We are Blu By The Sea, an alcohol rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s panhandle.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and make plans this summer to visit our facility located in Destin Florida.  Give us a call today at (850) 424-3252.

Treating Alcohol Abuse.

Overcoming the ravages of abusing alcohol is an arduous task.  Consuming alcohol almost always starts out recreationally and grips the individual more and more over time.  Some people can take a few sips and be on their way to full-fledged abuse.  Others have a high tolerance for it and can go years living in denial.  Either way it affects not only the alcoholic, but his or her family and friends as well.

Whether it is you or someone you love the first step is the denial one.  You have to be ready to accept help or else rehabilitation will only be temporary.  It is not necessary to hit rock bottom.  The change can happen at any time when YOU are ready.  Weigh the costs and the benefits of making this life-changing choice and see which column is larger.

On the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico there lies an alcohol treatment facility.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are a certified alcohol addiction treatment center located in Florida’s panhandle.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Give us a call today and begin the road to recovery at (850) 424-3252.

What are Delirium Tremens?

You have probably heard of this disorder.  Delirium tremens are caused from the withdrawal of alcohol from one’s system.  During this 3-4 day period victims may hear and see things that people around them do not.  If you are looking for physical manifestations, pay particular attention to shaking, shivering, sweating, and an irregular heartbeat.  

Alcohol withdrawal is not the only cause of delirium tremens.  They may also be caused from ceasing prolonged use of barbiturates.  When you see these symptoms it is important to rule out such abnormalities as electrolyte abnormalities, pancreatitis, and alcoholic hepatitis.  Aggressive treatment is needed for these withdrawals.

There is a remarkable place in Florida on the breathtaking Gulf Coast to find help for drug and alcohol addiction.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are a delirium tremens treatment center in Florida’s panhandle.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Please call today at (850) 424-3252.

Learning the Signs of Drug Abuse.

Are you abusing alcohol?  An alcoholic is one who typically continues to drink to excess even after they know that they may be in a downward spiral.  Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are NOT the same.  Alcohol addiction is specific to psychological and physical dependency.  Individuals who may be suffering from alcohol abuse will build a tolerance to the drug even after problems have surfaced.

What about cocaine abuse?  Cocaine is the type of drug that increases dopamine in the brain.  Dopamine typically gives one a sense of euphoria and emboldens the individual for a short period of time making them feel more “in charge”.  There is a considerable potential of abuse however, which may lead to psychiatric disorders, disease, and heart failure.

Do you or someone you know have an addiction to alcohol or cocaine?  There is a remarkable place in Florida on the breathtaking Gulf Coast where you have the opportunity to fight the ravages of drug abuse.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are a drug rehabilitation center in Florida’s panhandle.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Please call today at (850) 424-3252.

The Facts about Craving Alcohol.

What are the specific factors that affect the brain when alcohol is consumed in high quantities?

We know that excessive consumption of alcohol has damaging long-term effects on the body and mind.  Short term memory loss is something to be aware of in the early stages of brain disturbance due to alcohol consumption. 

There are many reasons why some people are able to consume alcohol in moderate to higher quantities without notable deleterious consequences and others cannot.  Among those are family history, a person’s age, gender, and genetics play a major roll as well.  How long have you been drinking and in what amounts?  Even the fact that a person was exposed to alcohol before they were born is significant.

Getting to the root of the problem and treating it properly is the ticket to long-term survival and better health.  There is a remarkable place in Florida’s panhandle on the breathtaking Gulf Coast where you have the opportunity to rediscover yourself.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and peruse the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Yes, the New Year holds great promise for you and your family.