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.

Memorial Day Concert Celebration

Memorial Day Concert Celebration

May 28 - May 29 | Sat, 7 PM - 9 PM; Sun 5 PM - 9 PM 

HarborWalk Village
10 Harbor Blvd Destin, FL 

It’s time for flip flops, sun tans and SUMMER! Kick-off summer with live music all weekend long and FIREWORKS over the Destin Harbor!

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.

Concerts in the Village are coming back!

Concerts in the Village
<click link above for more information>

21st Annual Concerts in the Village

Voted as one of the top ten things to do in Northwest Florida by the Florida Travel & Tourism Guide, this nine-week outdoor spring/summer concert series features a variety of music for all ages.

May 5th - June 30th
Thursdays, 7-9pm (entrance opens at 6pm)

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.