It’s NOT just in your Head.

You hear it all the time…oh, it’s just in your head, get over it.  Somethings both good and bad derive from the power thought, that’s for sure.  As it pertains to drug and alcohol addiction the phrase “it’s just in your head” probably does not apply.  True addiction to opioids is a physical addiction and must be treated as such.

When you undergo healing techniques such as –

1.  Long walks on a beautiful sand beach

2.  New experimental treatments

3.  Extra time in the gym…which is free, by the way

4.  Even yoga

…you may be on your way to recovery.

All of this applies at a place called Blu By the Sea.  Forget the spelling and dwell on the results.  Blu By the Sea is the Florida Panhandle drug and alcohol treatment center of which you may have heard.  Please call to arrange a visit on the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico 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.

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.

The Opioid Epidemic.

It has become truly insidious.  More than 33,000 Americans died from opioids in the most recent reporting year of 2015 and you can be sure that 2016 was even worse.  That statistic comes directly from the Center for Disease Control.  What is most alarming is that about half of those deaths come from perfectly legal prescription drugs!

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been put in charge of a new commission which has been tasked to make recommendations on how to curb the epidemic that is killing nearly 80 of our citizens every day.  One of the first things Christie said was “we can help people by getting them the appropriate treatment”.

What is the appropriate treatment for you or a loved one who has become dependent on opioids for daily comfort?  May we suggest the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Destin Florida?  That is the home of opioid addiction center Blu By the Sea.  Please visit the website www.blubythesea.com then call to arrange a visit 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.

Why Choose a Private Rehab Facility?

Alcohol and drug abuse does not respect socioeconomic lines.  It strikes every area of our society and is an insidious disease.  The downward spiral of depression from drug abuse will challenge even the strongest among us.  All of a person’s energy needs to be focused on the addiction.  This is why part-time counseling may not be the answer.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has suggested that private structured rehab facilities offer a more structured environment away from the temptation of drug and alcohol use.  Rehabilitation centers with private rooms allow each individual to heal at their own pace.  Do yourself a favor and research the right place for you or your loved one to recover.

On the web your will discover a place called Blu By The Sea.  We are a drug and alcohol personal rehabilitation center located on the breath-taking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  What a remarkable place to rediscover yourself!  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Call today for more information at (850) 424-3252.  

The Five Most Addictive Drugs on the Streets.

Knowledge is power.  Knowing the street’s most addictive drugs is important.  If you want to live long and prosper these are good things to avoid.  Earlier this month we discussed the ravages of alcohol abuse.  This time we want you to be aware of some of the most insidious drugs in America.  If any of these or others have become a pervasive part of your life, we may have an answer.

1.  Heroin.  No surprise here, it has found its way into every segment of our society.

2.  Cocaine.  The first reaction is euphoria.  Your brain quickly becomes used to it.

3.  Methamphetamines.  Users are always “chasing” that initial high and never find it.

4.  Prescription drugs.  They may be legal, but they are just as addictive as street drugs.

5.  Alcohol.  Need we say more?  Legal, but lethal if misused.

Here is a suggestion.  Do some research on the web and read about a place called Blu By The Sea.  We are a drug rehabilitation center located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  We may have some life-saving answers for you or a loved one.  Visit www.blubythesea.com.  Call today for more information 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.  

How does Drug Addiction affect the Brain?

Few would disagree that drug addiction over time will have a profound effect on the body.  What about the brain?  It is obviously our body’s most important organ.  Interestingly, in studies it has been shown that our brain’s ability to adapt leads to even more addiction.  It does not shut down like your heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, etc.  It evolves as far as it can to keep the body going.

From what experts know there are at least a few fundamental ways that an addict’s brain changes…

1.  Our brains have natural balance.  That changes for the worse with drug addiction.

2.  The very chemistry in the brain evolves.

3.  Over time, the brain’s ability to communicate with the rest of our body alters.

4.  In short, the very structure of our most important organ is off-course.

Addiction does not have to be the end.  Recognizing addiction may be the beginning.  Properly treating it may be the ticket to a long and healthier life.  Blu By The Sea is an addiction rehabilitation center located on the breath-taking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  We may have the life-saving answers you seek. 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.