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.

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.

Winning Over Opioids.

It seems to be one of America’s hot topics these days.  Opioid abuse has this country in a stranglehold.  Let’s look at a short history of opioids.  The use of pain relievers dates back to 3400 BC.  The Sumerians were using opium derived from poppies way back then.  They shared the pain-relief and eventually it reached ancient Egypt.

Today the Drug Enforcement Administration has cracked down on the medical use of synthetic narcotics such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, found in Lorcet, Lortab, Norco and Vicodin. Although such drugs have led to addiction and death, they also remain among our most powerful and effective pain relievers.

Have you or a loved one become dependent on pain killers?  You can live the remainder of your life hooked on them or fight back!  Blu By the Sea located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is a beautiful and effective opioid addiction treatment center.  Our reputation for helping people in need is known nationwide.  Please give us a call today 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.

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.

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.

What is Holistic Health?

We have heard this alliterative expression so many times.  So, what is a holistic approach to better health and well-being?  This type of treatment considers the whole person rather than merely concentrating on a specific illness or part of the body.  It may be best described as something that focuses on the connection of mind, spirit, and body.

As far back as 5000 years ago ancient cultures emphasized living life in harmony and nature.  Those ancient Greeks did not “pop pain pills”!  The term “holism” was introduced by Jan Christiaan Smuts in 1926 as a way of approaching daily life.  It was not until the 1970’s that the word “holistic” became a part of our vocabulary.

Now, well into the 21st century it is widely practiced throughout the world.  One important spot on this planet that provides a holistic approach is Blu By the Sea.  Located on the breathtaking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Destin Florida, Blu By the Sea will show you or a loved one how to heal holistically.  Please call today and learn more at (850) 424-3252.

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.

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.

Physical vs. Psychological Addiction.

It seems simple, but it makes all the difference when it comes to fighting and beating a drug addiction.  When a person does not have a physical dependence to a particular drug, but rather a mental desire to do it repeatedly the habit is psychological.  It is the most common and can occur with virtually any substance.

Physical addiction, on the other hand, is caused by the chronic use of a drug (or drugs) building up a tolerance.  Withdrawal from those drugs results in very unpleasant side-effects such as flu-like-symptoms, fatigue, depression, excessive anxiety, and the desire to sleep most of the time.  In short it inhibits one’s ability to function normally.

When you recognize physical addiction in yourself or a loved one it may be time to get away.  I mean way far away to a place that will help you fight for your life.  That place may well be Florida addiction treatment center Blu By the Sea.  Call us to arrange a visit to this extraordinary facility on the Gulf of Mexico at (850) 424-3252.

Methamphetamines…the Scourge of the New Year.

You may have heard it referred to as speed, crystal ice, chalk, and meth.  A drug by any other name is very destructive.  Thousands of Americans will die in 2017 because of methamphetamines.  It is no joke.  This is not a recreational drug.  It is destroying lives from coast to coast and if you have discovered over the holidays that a loved one is hooked, you need to take action!

No matter how it is used it will eventually end up in the bloodstream and is circulated throughout the brain.  The part that it affects most is the areas of your brain that contain a chemical called dopamine.  Dopamine is often called the “pleasure transmitter” because it helps you feel good.  Methamphetamines tamper with dopamine.  So when your body “crashes” the craving for more of the drug begins.

The New Year should have many resolutions.  The most important one you can make for yourself and/or a loved one is discovering Blu By the Sea.  This remarkable rehabilitation center is located on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico.  Take a virtual visit for yourself and type in www.blubythesea.com.  This could change your life well beyond 2017.

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.  

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.  

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.