
Drug abuse is rampant in Fort Myers, Florida, as well as much of the rest of the state. Many addictive drugs exist, both prescription and illicit, that can cause serious consequences, like overdose and death.
Like people across the United States, the residents of Fort Myers struggle with opioid abuse. Between January and June of 2017, 47 morphine-related deaths and 17 heroin-related deaths occurred in Fort Myers. Overdose and death can be prevented by seeking treatment for your addiction so that you can obtain and maintain sobriety.
The process of rehabilitation can be much more difficult if the person you are trying to help does not want to work toward recovery. Nonetheless, treatment should always be considered, because the consequences of lack of treatment can be even worse than dealing with someone reluctant to get help.









One day I was looking online for help for my alcoholism. I found WhiteSands treatment center and checked out the website looking for reviews or something about the place and ended up finding a video of a guy around my same age talking about his story and how WhiteSands helped him. I called and was there that night. My therapist and the techs were very helpful. All the staff played apart in helping me find myself. I’m very grateful that I picked up the phone that day and finally asked for help. WhiteSands saved everything for me. Definitely recommending WhiteSands to anyone who needs help. Give yourself a chance to change!