Rehab In Port St. Lucie
Drug and alcohol addiction negatively impacts the lives of more people and their loved ones every day. At our rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Ambrosia Treatment Center offers comprehensive treatment for those struggling with a substance use disorder. We also help family members affected by addiction through our family programming.
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Port St. Lucie and South Florida Addiction Statistics
The Florida Department of Health shares the following addiction statistics:
In 2020, 15.5% of adults in St. Lucie County engaged in heavy or binge drinking
The age-adjusted death rate (AADR) of all drug overdoses in 2020 was 29.2 per 100,000 residents of St. Lucie county
Opioids alone accounted for an AADR of 25.4 per 100,000 residents of St. Lucie county in 2020
Heroin and other opioids contribute to a majority of drug-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and overdose deaths in St. Lucie
In addition, stimulant drugs, like crystal meth, bath salts, and cocaine, contribute to drug-related overdoses. However, opioids overall account for a majority of these issues. We commonly provide drug addiction treatment in Port St. Lucie and advocate for our clients to understand they are not alone.
Why is Addiction on the Rise?
Once addiction takes hold, many people are afraid to ask for help. Of the individuals that do seek help, finding the right physician may prove difficult. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 21 million Americans suffer from addiction, while only 3,000 physicians are specially trained to treat them. However, treatment centers like Ambrosia have a highly trained team to provide drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Port St. Lucie.
What is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
What Happens at Rehab in Port St. Lucie?
Rehab in Port St. Lucie involves using client-centered treatment planning with multiple options for comprehensive care. To achieve this, Ambrosia Treatment Center offers programming through all levels of care for those who need detox services.
Port St. Lucie rehab includes:
Detox services provide medically-supervised inpatient care to treat withdrawal symptoms in early recovery.
Inpatient treatment for residential rehab of about 30 to 90 days, which involves:
Individual and group therapy
Relapse prevention skills
Peer support
Family programming
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) continue your treatment after you leave a residential facility and transition back to everyday life.
Outpatient treatment gives you the option to continue with therapy and other services via appointments, usually once a week.
As you advance through each level of care, you will gradually build the skills necessary for long-term recovery from addiction.
Benefits of Rehab in Port St. Lucie
- Reduced risk of relapse in early recovery
- Connections to peers who also struggle with addiction
- Understand the underlying causes of addiction, like stress and mental illness
- Begin treating an underlying mental health disorder during rehab
- Identify treatment goals for continued recovery
- Safe and secure environment for recovery
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) if needed for alcohol and opioid use disorders
- Inpatient rehab offers 24/7 support and supervision
- Comprehensive care that includes holistic treatments like yoga, mindfulness, and exercise
Rehab in Port St. Lucie can help you or your loved one identify the causes of addiction while finding solutions for these issues. Ambrosia Treatment Center provides a multitude of treatment options to help you find the best pathway to your recovery from addiction.
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Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Port St. Lucie, FL
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Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Port St. Lucie, FL
Call or visit our admissions page today to start your recovery.
Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.
