Rehab FAQs

Rehab General FAQ's

What if Treatment Failed in the Past?

A major obstacle facing those in recovery is the impression that a relapse indicates failure. Many addicts may be hesitant to return to rehab after a relapse for fear of judgement, and a blow to their self-esteem. Critics may make them feel as though a lack of willpower or moral compass contributed to their defeat. Not only is this notion

Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is a long and complex process, and many who suffer from it often have reservations about the treatment process. You may have questions like: where will I go for rehab, or more importantly, how long does treatment last? Seeking help from an accredited and licensed treatment facility…

Living with someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol can make people feel helpless and desperate, and unsure of where to turn. They may feel as though nothing they can say or do will prompt their loved one to get the treatment he or she needs. A well-planned intervention allows families to take a more active and strong role…

In order to effectively address and treat drug or alcohol addiction, it is crucial to begin the process of eliminating the addictive substance from the body. For the majority of people who suffer from addiction, withdrawal symptoms can not only be painful, but life-threatening. For this reason, a comprehensive and customized medical detox program is the best and most effective…

It is a common misconception that recovery ends after treatment. Recovery is a lifelong process, not a single event. Therefore, it is important that addicts are prepared for their life after rehab. This preparation comes in the form of addiction aftercare programs. Yet, before an addict can begin involving them self in aftercare programs, it is imperative that they receive…

If you are married to someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, convincing them to get help can be challenging. Living with someone who suffers from addiction can have a detrimental impact not only on the relationship, but on the sober spouse as well. Trying to deal with someone …

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Tampa Location FAQ's

How do I know if I need help, or if a loved one needs help?

There are a few factors involved in identifying if someone needs help with substance abuse and addition. If you or your loved one is using drugs or alcohol frequently, without limitations, or every day, then help is absolutely necessary.

Once it has become clear that the substance is controlling someone’s life, then seeking help is the answer. Even if you or your loved one is a “functioning” addict/alcoholic, meaning that they can get up and go to work without hindrance, maintain relationships, home/personal responsibilities, etc. it still may not be enough.

Our medical detox and residential treatment programs are completed at our Plant City location and day-night program and IOP take place at our Hyde Park location. Our facilities offer a beautiful, calming, and relaxing environment, ensuring that you or your loved one are comfortable during the journey toward recovery.

Whether you have an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, food/eating disorder, shopping, gambling, gaming, etc. or any other related psychological issues associated with addiction, there are many reasons why White Sands Tampa is the right place for your recovery. For example, we provide:

  • Individualized treatment plans customized to fit the needs of addicts.
  • Sober-living facilities
  • Inpatient treatment programs
  • Phenomenal medical detox protocols
  • Family and group-therapy programs to help mend relationships
  • Alternative treatment plans such as: art therapy, yoga, acupuncture, biofeedback, nutritional, exercise programs, and more
  • A well-trained and dedicated staff of addiction specialists that will go to great lengths to ensure the success of your recovery

White Sands Tampa complies with the standards of confidentiality are presented in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, ensuring that the individual is completely protected with respect to information regarding their treatment/recovery process.

We offer dual diagnosis treatment programs, of which are designed to treat both co-existing disorders (i.e. bipolar disorder) as well as their addiction, especially since oftentimes the two go hand in hand.
Because treatment at White Sands Tampa is entirely voluntary, this means that anyone may leave at any time if they so chose. However, we highly recommend that you stay during your entire treatment period so that you can get the best care that you need, and recover effectively.

Upon completion of your treatment program at White Sands Tampa, our team will guide you through the next phase of treatment. This may involve a sober-living house, entering into a 12-step program, or participating in an outpatient program.

This is discussed with the addict’s primary psychologist, whom will make the right recommendations based on the addict’s progress.

We accept credit cards, wire transfers, or cashier’s checks. We have insurance and admissions coordinators that will answer all of your questions regarding your benefits and pre-authorization verification.

There is not a set cost for treatment at White Sands Tampa. If you discuss your particular financial needs with our insurance coordinators, we will take them into consideration when planning your treatment and discussing options with you, especially if you are uninsured.
You may bring the basic living essentials, such as: personal hygiene products (toothpaste, hair care products, deodorant, etc.), clothing, books, and magazines. Any other essentials that you need may be given to you or ordered for you if necessary.
Cellphone and electronics use is permitted between 6:30pm & 10:30pm in your private room.
Yes, your loved ones are welcome to send mail, as long as it does not contain any food or drink products.
Yes, your loved ones are welcome to send mail, as long as it does not contain any food or drink products.
Due to HIPPA laws, we cannot provide you with any information unless your loved one signs a disclosure authorization form giving our staff permission to talk to you about their progress Once this is in place, you will speak with one of our addiction specialists and they will provide you with the next steps, whether it’s through family counseling or even just playing more of an active role in the recovery process as a supporter for the addict.

Fort Myers Location FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions About WhiteSands Treatment Center

If you are looking for an answer to a question that is not covered in the following guide, please feel free to contact our team of experts by calling (239) 319-4658. Every call is confidential, and we are happy to answer any questions you might have about our facility, our treatment programs or our policies.

Our inpatient facility is located in Tampa, Florida where you can enjoy a beautiful climate all year round. The peaceful and beautiful setting at White Sands encourages a positive outlook and provides plenty of opportunities to relax outdoors. If you would like to learn more about Our Facilities and see pictures of our center, please explore the rest of our site.

The staff at White Sands Treatment Center helps facilitate travel from within the United States to our facility. We will obtain location information and begin the process of investigating the best and most cost effective methods of your arrival and report back to you. We can help coordinate your transportation from the Airline Terminal to our location, where you will arrive and begin your journey on the path to a clean and sober life. We will meet you in an unmarked car to aid in your discrete arrival at our facility, leaving your travel arrangements stress and worry free.

White Sands holds accreditation and licenses that confirm that the care provided meets stringent state regulations. We have every confidence in our dedicated team of staff members; every doctor, nurse, therapist and counselor is highly qualified, empathetic and specially trained to facilitate the recovery of people who need help with alcoholism or drug addiction. We also take a proactive approach to advancing the knowledge of our staff members, with staff receiving frequent, additional training to ensure that all of our treatments are fully up-to-date. If you want to read the opinions of real patients we have led towards recovery, please visit our Client Testimonials page.

Whether you have a problem with prescription drugs, illicit drugs or alcohol, here are many reasons why our treatment center is the ideal location for your rehabilitation. For example, we provide:/

  • Highly customizable treatment plans that are tailored to the specific needs of our patients
  • Treatment protocols that preserve the privacy and dignity of our patients
  • Board certified doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and counselors who have the specialist training to provide high quality, compassionate treatment
  • A constant monitoring process that ensures that treatment programs will be updated as necessary
  • Follow-up treatment, including a sober living community designed to further recovery
  • Family programs that help to educate loved ones and heal damaged relationships
  • Specialized treatments that can help patients to deal with grief, dual diagnosis, trauma, and gender-specific issues
  • Healthy food and a customized program of exercise
  • A supportive, close-knit community of people who enjoy games, trips, sports, crafts and yoga (among other recreational activities)

Individual success rates will depend on a wide range of interrelated factors. However, many of the patients who thrive in the environment provided by White Sands, have certain things in common that tend to dramatically increase the chances of recovery. It is vital to make sure that you enter the right treatment program, which is why we place such an emphasis on an extensive assessment process. This assessment is designed to uncover the background information necessary to maximize each patient’s chances of success.

The staff at White Sands also reassesses the needs of patients on a regular basis, adjusting treatment if required. Additionally, if you put the maximum amount of effort into getting the most out of your program, then you are naturally more likely to benefit from your time at the treatment center. A large part of such effort involves speaking openly and honestly in therapy, where you will gain the valuable skills essential to reducing your likelihood of relapse in the future.

Studies have shown that patients who stay at White Sands for a longer period of time are more likely to succeed. Therefore, we advise that you are diligent when it comes to deciding on the length of your stay. Finally, aftercare is hugely important to recovery. To maintain sobriety in the long term, we strongly advise that patients continue to attend support groups and therapy sessions long after their rehab treatment program has ended. To encourage this, we schedule regular alumni events, where former White Sands patients can discuss their progress and obtain advice if they run into any difficulties.

Yes. When we carefully design and customize every treatment program, we take a wide range of factors into account. Some of the issues we are equipped to address include (but are not limited to) gender, sexuality, profession, medical conditions (such as chronic pain disorders), previous trauma, and age.

We recommend that you pack the following:

  • Personal hygiene products such as deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo and shower gel. Please note that you cannot bring any products that contain alcohol and they must be new and unopened.
  • Clothing for seven to ten days, which you can wash in our laundry facilities. Ideally, these clothes should be comfortable and appropriate for wearing in the company of the other patients in the center. This means that shirts with confrontational or offensive messages should be avoided, as well as revealing clothing. Workout clothes will be useful, as we offer exercise programs that can help to facilitate recovery.
  • Books and magazines may help with your recovery. Motivational books are especially useful.
  • Guests are encouraged to use their ATM/Debit cards to place money on their patient account for store purchases (Please note, shopping requests are only facilitated once a week).
  • Do not bring any over-the-counter medications. Prescription medications must be brought in original containers.
  • It is crucial that you also bring any and all health information documentation that you have on your current health status and information regarding any current conditions you are being treated for. Your health insurance card will also be needed for processing upon your arrival.
We provide designated smoking areas that you can use. However, this is not meant to indicate an active endorsement of smoking. We encourage a healthy lifestyle, and we are happy to help you stop smoking while you are in rehab. Just let our medical team know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Due to HIPAA laws, we cannot provide you with any information until your loved one signs a disclosure authorization form giving our staff permission to talk to you about the progress. After this is done, you will be able to speak to one of our counselors. In addition, we also offer family programs. If your loved one wants you to take a more active role in their treatment or feels that you could benefit from family counseling and education, we would be more than happy to involve you in such a program.

You deserve to be free from the devastating cycles of drug and alcohol addiction. Call (877) 860-3748 to talk to our team of alcohol and drug treatment specialists about why White Sands is the perfect place to recover.

Contact us today for more information on our treatment programs.