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.

Common Questions about the Opioid Problem.

Let’s start with this…opioids are powerful drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain.  Traditionally these drugs have been used by people who are recovering from surgery or are coping with highly painful injuries.  Pure and simple they are narcotics!  So that means they affect your mood and your behavior.

Why is everyone up to, and including President Trump, calling this an epidemic?  Prescription opioids were initially administered primarily for short-term bouts of pain - then came the 1990’s.  Doctors began to prescribe them more to treat chronic pain.  Long-term use led to higher levels of addiction and overdoses.

That is where Blu By the Sea comes in.  Blu By the Sea is an opioid treatment addiction center on the breathtaking northern shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  Peace and tranquility reign supreme as you get away from the addiction and the pain.  Please arrange for a visit to their facility by calling (850) 424-3252 later today.

Do You Want to Spend Some Time in a Spa?

Maybe your life has spun out of control.  Perhaps you have let opioids grab you and control you.  One out of every four Americans knows someone who is hooked on one or more opioids.  That is not just alarming any more…that is a full-blown epidemic!  It is time to take action before this addiction takes the life of you or someone you love.

Let’s agree that treatment is a better option than law enforcement.  Locking someone up while they detox is archaic at best.  What if you could not only heal, but do so in an environment that is safe, friendly, and beautiful?  It is one that borders the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  And one that has its own spa.

Believe it or not, just such a place actually exists!  It is called Blu By the Sea.  It is located in Destin, Florida on the northern shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  You probably won’t believe it until you visit the facility or at least the website at www.blubythesea.com.  Please give them a call and start fighting back against opioid addiction at (850) 424-3252.

What is the NAATP?

That is a long acronym isn’t it?  It is certainly not as recognizable as some of the national organizations with which we are familiar.  NAATP stands for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.  It is one of the most important organizations in the world if you or a loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction.

What is the mission of the NAATP?  Simply stated, it is to provide leadership, training, and overall advocacy as well as any other support services it can provide.  Its members have ongoing availability to the absolute highest quality of addiction treatment.  Members are on top of all of the latest innovations.

Blu By the Sea located on the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle is a proud member of the NAATP?  Together they will provide your family with the utmost care in fighting AND winning that battle against drug and alcohol addiction.  Visit their website at www.blubythesea.com and arrange a visit by calling (850) 424-3252.

A True National Crisis.

Heroin use has increased on a national scale by more than 60% in the last few years.  Chances are, you know of someone caught in this insidious trap.  How did this happen?  The obvious answer is the increased use of prescription opioids.  Three-quarters of new heroin users started out abusing prescription painkillers.

Here are some of the characteristics of injection drug users.  An equal number (approximately 38% are black or white).  About 20% are Hispanic.  Drugs kill ALL races, creeds, and colors!  Young users are more likely to share needles.  One-third of injection drug users classified as Millennials are also believed to have hepatitis C.

Grab this monster by the throat and fight back!  If you or a loved one are locked in a nightmare of heroin addiction seek help immediately.  Please direct your attention to www.blubythesea.com.  They are a Florida Panhandle rehabilitation center where redemption can begin.  Please call them 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.

Is it Time For an Intervention?

Family and friends are gathering together this holiday season.  It is a time for great joy and renewal of the spirit.  It may also be a time for coming to terms with the “elephant in the room”.  As you make plans to be with those you care about look inside yourself and ask…is everyone living a healthy lifestyle that can be sustained into 2017 and beyond?

These are tough questions to ask and MUCH tougher to address.  It may be important to touch base with some of the friends and relatives with whom you will be gathering before Christmas to strategize how you wish to handle a holiday intervention.  This may be one of the most important times in the life of your loved one.

The only mistake is ignoring an ongoing problem.  It will probably end in disaster.  Please remember that Blu By The Sea is a rehabilitation center for substance abuse located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  It may be the right place for a loved one with a substance abuse problem.  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Call today for more information at (850) 424-3252.  

The Times They Are a Changin’.

It is a familiar phrase made famous in a song by Bob Dylan.  Yes, the times they are a changin’ with regard to the legal use of marijuana.  No matter on which side of the argument you may fall you can’t stop a runaway locomotive.  The recent election shows that this plant, which may be medicinal but is definitely mind-altering, is becoming more and more acceptable.

Here is why we wanted to address the issue.  Remember that marijuana has different effects on different people.  It is very much like alcohol in that respect.  While many will argue that it does NOT lead to harsher, more addictive substances it must be recognized that the euphoria it brings could be the catalyst in attempting more harmful drugs.

Even if it is legal in your state that does not make it right for you!  Please remember that Blu By The Sea is a rehabilitation center for substance abuse, located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  It may be the place for you or a loved one if you have a substance abuse problem.  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Call today for more information at (850) 424-3252.  

How Does Your Brain Respond to Cocaine?

Cocaine is considered a stimulant.  The last time you had a cup of coffee you experienced a legal, low dose of stimulation.  You probably also know that drinking too much caffeine makes you feel jittery, or overly energetic.  When you ingest a stimulant it changes the way your brain works.  This is a tiny example of what cocaine does to the brain.

When one does cocaine they have gone to the “big leagues” of stimulation.  Not only is it illegal…duh, but it is very dangerous as well.  Cocaine comes from the leaf of the coca plant.  It is either inhaled as a white powder through the nose or, in another form it is smoked when it is transformed into another version known as “crack”.

Remember when Jack Nicholson said “you can’t handle the truth”!  Well, you can’t handle this drug even if you think you can.  Blu By The Sea is a cocaine addiction rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  It may be the perfect place to “kick the coke”.  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Call today for more information at (850) 424-3252.

What is Holistic Treatment?

Holistic medicine is a buzz term we hear about often.  So what is it exactly?  Holistic is defined as focusing on the “whole person” not just the specific malady that troubles them.  This type of treatment goes back to ancient Greece so it is hardly a new and radical concept.  Under the broad heading of holistic are included homeopathy, naturopathy, and hydrotherapy.

Some suggest that a spiritual element should be included in holistic treatment.  How does it differ from alternative medicine?  The main element is that this approach is not NECESSARILY the primary focus.  The signs that any medical treatment is needed are as simple as pain itself.  Holistic does not have to mean an alternative to medicine, but rather a different approach toward the same goal…healing!

The first step is determining if a holistic approach is right for you or a loved one.  We want you to research Blu By The Sea, a holistic rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  We may have the type of treatment that you’re looking for. Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Give us 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 Dangers of Prescription Painkillers.

The death of music icon Prince has brought this issue to the forefront again.  America has a painkiller misuse epidemic.  According to the most recent available statistics, more than five million Americans abused prescription drugs.  Just take the category of high school seniors.  The most common abused drug after marijuana was some type of medically prescribed prescription painkiller.

What is the target for this type of abuse?  Well, nearly two-thirds of Americans going into treatment for painkiller addiction were between the ages of 12 and 30.  The number may be higher in that these statistics only include publically funded treatment programs.  As you can see our country’s future is at stake here!

We want to be a part of the healing.  The time is now to nip this problem in the bud.  Blu By The Sea is a prescription drug rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  Please take some time and browse our website at www.blubythesea.com and make a summer visit to our facility located in Destin Florida.  Give us a call today at (850) 424-3252.

What is the NAATP?

The NAATP stands for The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.  Since its inception in 1978 it has become the leading voice of addiction treatment in the USA.  It is proud to have 300 member organizations affiliated with it.  The NAATP speaks loud and clear about the treatment of insidious addictions that grip Americans.

There are 600 treatment facilities around the nation.  They set the standard for quality care.  Men, women, young, old - it doesn’t matter.  If you have an addictive disease know this, a NAATP facility will only help you in your fight to get your life back.  Some of the facilities follow the traditional 12-step program while others modify that traditional model.

Did you know that on the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico there lies a certified NAATP facility?  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are a certified 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 fighting back at (850) 424-3252.

Adults Living with Addiction Denial.

How many people in America are addicted to a prescription drug, alcohol, or something illegal and deny the fact that they have a dependency?  The number must be staggering.  It is likely that you have someone in your life who does too much of a bad thing and then gets very defensive when the subject is broached…sound familiar?

An intervention would be nice.  In an ideal world we would all gather around and sing kumbaya and the victim would immediately seek help.  We all know that more often than not it is a far more complicated process.  It is not, however an insurmountable one.  In the case of addiction love may truly conquer all.  A show of unity and strength is essential to save the life of a loved one.

Before you tackle this green-eyed monster, become familiar with 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 an addiction treatment center located in Florida’s panhandle on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin Florida.  Please call us today at (850) 424-3252.

Teenage Drug Abuse and Addiction.

When a teenager abuses a drug their chance of becoming an addict is much greater than that of an adult.  It is vitally important to differentiate between use and addiction.  Just because a teen has experimented with a drug does not mean they are addicted.  The important part of this equation is that their young brains are still developing leaving them more vulnerable.

Look for the signs that the teenager(s) in your life may be misusing drugs.  Among those signs are simple curiosity for example…I wonder how that will make me feel?  Stress is a motivating factor.  Try to communicate with your kids to see what is bothering them.  Of course, a big one is peer pressure.  Meet and learn about their friends and the people that they hang around.

If you have discovered that your teenager has been abusing drugs, consider treatment.  On the breathtaking Gulf Coast there is help for drug and alcohol addiction.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  We are a drug rehabilitation center for people of all ages 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.

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.

The Dangers of Smoking Spice.

People try different drugs for recreational use for a variety of reasons.  One of the newer more popular additions to the list is K2 or “spice”.  This refers to a wide variety of herbal mixtures that produce experiences similar to marijuana.  If you are not familiar with spice then you may need to become so.  Among high school seniors, smoking spice has become the second most used illicit drug after marijuana itself.

Don’t be deceived!  Labels on Spice products often claim that they contain “natural” psychoactive material taken from a variety of plants.  Poison control centers have reported a variety of after effects from smoking spice.  Among them are rapid heart rate, vomiting, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, raised blood pressure and reduced blood supply to the heart, and, in a few cases, heart attacks.

Addiction comes in many forms.  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 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.

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.

Cheaper Meth and Heroin are Flooding into America.

Did you know that there is a new flood of cheap heroin and Meth coming into the US every day?  With the continued decriminalization of marijuana the drug lords have turned their attention to narcotics as their main profit center.  Marijuana made in the USA is quickly displacing the cheap, seedy, hard-packed version harvested in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains.

US law enforcement agents are now seizing more and more kilograms of heroin.  Methamphetamine has also surged, mocking the Hollywood image of the TV show “Breaking Bad”.  These days the large-scale U.S. meth labs are pretty much gone.  Now the drug suppliers mostly from Mexico have taken over production south of the border and distribution into the United States.

With this startling revelation comes the need for help.  Do you or someone you know have a heroin or meth addiction?  There is a remarkable place in Florida’s panhandle on the breathtaking Gulf Coast, where you have the opportunity to fight the ravages of drug abuse.  It is called Blu By The Sea.  Please visit our website at www.blubythesea.com and view the details of our facility located in Destin, Florida.  The future is full of hope and promise.

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.