Prescription Painkillers and Older Americans.

Earlier this month we discussed the growing epidemic of prescription painkillers in the US.  At the time we focused on the younger generation.  What about mom and dad?  They are the growing number of senior citizens who are misusing prescribed pain killing medications.  About 20 years ago doctors started concentrating some of their treatment on the level of pain a patient was experiencing. 

Now, in the middle of the second decade of the 21st century the number of opioid-based pain medication deaths among Americans over 50 has increased over 10 times from what it was at the turn of the century!  There are precautions that you can take when a loved one over 50 is abusing these drugs.  Is he or she using more than one doctor or pharmacy?  Are you seeing signs of addiction?  Ask them about which pills and the amount that they are taking.

These steps and many more help in the fight to keep mom and dad around for many years to come.  Blu By The Sea is a prescription drug rehabilitation center located on the breath-taking shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s panhandle.  See if your beloved senior might benefit from our facility.   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.

Don't Miss Destin's 4th of July Celebration!

Red, White, and Baytowne - 4th of July Celebration!

Monday, July 4th
Time: 6-9pm
Location: The Events Plaza Lawn
Cost: Free

Celebrate Independence Day at Baytowne! Enjoy a day of fun in the sun, and an evening that lights up the sky! Live music and kid's activities from 6-9pm. Enjoy LIVE music with Soul Track Mind on the Events Plaza Stage starting at 7pm! Our patriotic fireworks light up the sky at 9:15pm.

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.

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.