Before you can completely focus on your treatment program, you must first remove any trace of alcohol from your system. However, when you are in the midst of an addiction, it’s never advisable that you try to complete this process on your own. Once your brain and body realize that you will not be consuming the amount of alcohol you normally drink, you will start to experience withdrawal symptoms, including nausea, shakiness, and an increase in your anxiety. In certain cases, withdrawal symptoms can be severe if not deadly, which is why you should never try to detox unless you are under the care of a trained medical professional.

Call Legacy Healing Center 24/7 to speak with an intake specialist. Calls are completely confidential.

In order for you to overcome your addiction, it’s important that you are able to identify what triggered your addiction in the first place. In many cases, there is a specific event or trauma that took place in your life that may have contributed to your addiction. Our team will work with you to determine if such an occurrence happened and how you can overcome it.

Overcoming Addiction With Therapy

A major feature of your time at Legacy Healing Center in South Flordia will focus around taking part in different forms of therapy. Examples of the counseling techniques that we utilize at Legacy include behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy. Participating in these various forms of therapy will help you continue to grow in your newfound sobriety and teach you what you need to continue on your road toward recovery.

Call Legacy Healing Center 24/7 to speak with an intake specialist. Calls are completely confidential.

Sober Friendly Attractions
Near Washington, D.C.

After your time at Legacy Healing Center in South Florida, returning home to Washington, D.C. should be something that you look forward to. You just spent either 30 to 90 days learning the tools that you need to help you maintain your sobriety now that you are home. Although you may feel confident in your sobriety, it’s still important that you make a conscious effort to attend local 12-step meetings so that you can continue to move forward in your recovery.

It’s also important that you take advantage of visiting some of the sober friendly attractions in Washington, D.C., which will help you get used to being home and learn more about yourself now that you are no longer in active addiction.

Our favorite places to visit are:

Washington Monument

The Washington Monument is a stunning tribute to the first president of the United States, George Washington. The monument is the centerpiece of the National Mall and stands a towering 555 feet tall. The idea of a memorial dedicated to George Washington was raised as early as the beginning of the 1800s, shortly after his death in 1799. Although the monument would take several years to build, it’s visited today by thousands of tourists interested in learning more about how Washington helped develop our country.

The Washington Monument is located at 2 15th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20024.

Smithsonian American Art Museum

If you are an art enthusiast, you should make time to visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery. This incredible museum is home to one of the largest American art collections in the world. Visitors tend to spend endless hours walking the museum’s halls and taking in the thousands of pieces of art that cover nearly every space of the building. Admission to the museum is free of charge; however, a donation is always accepted. You can visit the museum between 11:30 AM and 7 PM between Wednesday and Sunday.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is located at F Street NW & 8th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.

Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C.

The name “Madame Tussauds” is known around the world for the creation of fascinating life-like statutes of celebrities or well-known historical figures. The Madame Tussauds that is located in Washington, D.C., initially opened in October 2007. This venue contains wax models of every United States president and a room dedicated to figures that played an influential role in the Civil Rights movement. To avoid the lines that are often associated with this attraction, it’s suggested that you purchase tickets ahead of time.

Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C. is located at 1001 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.

Mount Vernon Trail

If you enjoy outdoor physical activity, a trip to Mount Vernon Trail may be just for you. This scenic location features a variety of hiking, walking and running trails that are open to visitors throughout the year. This location is located just a few minutes ride outside of Washington, D.C. and brings a serenity that is hard to find in the bustling city. Mount Vernon Trail is open seven days a week between 6 AM and 10 PM.

You can visit Mount Vernon Trail at 1198 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

The professionals at Legacy Healing Center in South Florida understand the struggles associated with an addiction to alcohol. When you are ready to overcome your addiction, we encourage you to reach out to one of our intake specialists who can help you to begin the process of enrolling in one of our treatment programs. This phone call is 100% confidential and will open doors to a brand-new life.