For those people, Pembroke Pines isn’t the perfect home base. The palm trees and beaches are lost to the trappings of addiction. Their days consist of finding the next drug or drink, and it’s as if the joy has been removed from their lives.
If that sounds like you, Lakeview Health can help. Our drug and alcohol treatment center near Pembroke Pines has everything you need to turn your life around. Call 904.677.5010 to speak to one of our compassionate intake specialists today.
Alcohol Abuse in Pembroke Pines
Alcohol abuse is a severe problem in Pembroke Pines and the rest of Florida. According to Pembroke Pines substance abuse statistics, more than 1,700 people were arrested in Broward County for driving under the influence in 2016. Florida residents do not just suffer legal consequences from drinking, however. The substance was present in close to half of drug-related deaths in the state that same year and was the cause of death in 405 of those cases.
The idea of losing your license or your life is a frightening thought. It is so scary that many problem drinkers seek treatment. More than 2,000 of the Broward County residents that checked into treatment in 2016 stated that alcohol was their drug of choice. They realized their drinking was out of hand and decided to get treatment before it was too late. Many of those residents turned to Lakeview Health for help, and you can do the same.
Fentanyl Makes Its Way to Broward County
Fentanyl abuse is growing in Florida, and the impact of this drug is startling. Between 2007 and 2013, around 200 to 300 people died of fentanyl overdoses in Florida each year. Compare that to 2016, where almost 2,000 died from fentanyl overdoses, and this clearly is turning into an epidemic.
Fentanyl is available in two forms in Broward County, and both have proven deadly. First, there is pharmaceutical fentanyl. This has been available in Florida for many years. Although it has been responsible for lots of deaths, it did not turn into a genuine epidemic until non-pharmaceutical fentanyl was introduced to the region. Referred to as fentanyl analogs, these drugs are incredibly poisonous. Fentanyl analogs show up in various forms in The Pines, including cocaine and street heroin. Fentanyl analogs are even mixed into pills, such as oxycodone and Xanax. Often, people do not even realize they are getting fentanyl when they use these drugs.
These drugs have significantly increased the number of overdose deaths in Broward County and the rest of Florida, and the issue is becoming increasingly dangerous due to the arrival of carfentanil. This fentanyl analog is 10,000 times more potent than the drug morphine.
Prescription Opioids Make a Comeback
Law enforcement and medical professionals cracked down on prescription opioids from 2011 to 2013. This crackdown had great results, with opioid-related deaths falling dramatically for several years. The trend reversed, though, and prescription opioid abuse back on the rise.
Opioid addiction often begins with an illness or an injury. People are prescribed opioids to deal with pain, and they quickly become addicted. Then, they get more opioids through doctor shopping or out on the streets. When the prescription opioids become too challenging to get, many turn to heroin.
It is incredibly difficult to overcome opioid addiction on your own. Withdrawal can be uncomfortable if you do it without medical intervention, and you need to learn coping strategies so you can have long-term success.
Lakeview Health offers a high-quality medical detox center to clear the drug from your system. Then, you will enter a treatment program that was customized just for you. The program will help you identify and overcome your triggers and learn how to live a happy life free from drugs.
Before you can begin treatment, you need to take the first step by calling 904.677.5010. An intake professional will guide you through the process. You will learn how you can get control of your life and live happily without substances.
Drug and Alcohol Detox — What You Need to Know
If you drink or use drugs heavily, you will develop a tolerance to your substance of choice. You will use more drugs and alcohol to feel the same effects, and soon, your body will become addicted to the substance. If you try to quit cold turkey, you can expect to experience some uncomfortable and even dangerous symptoms. Depression, anxiety, nausea, dehydration, and seizures are just some of the symptoms associated with drug and alcohol withdrawal. Detox can even be fatal when done without medical supervision.
If you go through medically supervised detox at Lakeview Health, the staff will keep you safe and comfortable as your body eliminates the substance from your system.
The detox process begins with an evaluation. An intake professional will go over the type of substance you use, the duration and amount of use, and the method of abuse. Your genetic makeup, family history, and any underlying health conditions will also be evaluated.
After the evaluation, a medical team will come up with a treatment protocol that includes medications to reduce the symptoms. Once you are stabilized, the team will prepare you to enter treatment.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Once you finish detox, you will be ready to enter treatment. Lakeview Health’s drug and alcohol rehab facility are on the same campus, so you can quickly move to your new residence. Just like detox, you will be evaluated to determine your treatment needs. Programs are customized, but each patient benefits from Gender-Specific Treatment. Men and women become addicted to substances for different reasons, and they also respond to treatment differently. Gender-Specific Treatment at Lakeview Health addresses those reasons and allows men and women to get the care they need.
Your Gender-Specific Treatment program will include individual and group therapy and phone sessions with family members if needed. You can also engage in wellness activities, such as yoga.
When you go through the program, you will treat your body, mind, and soul and develop the skills necessary to live in the world without substances.
Treatment for Co-Occurring Conditions at Lakeview Health
Many of the patients who come to Lakeview Health suffer from co-occurring conditions. That means they have both substance abuse and mental health disorder. This is more common than you might think. A 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 7.9 million Americans have a co-occurring condition.
Some people turn to drugs and alcohol to try to manage symptoms related to their mental health condition, while others start using a substance and then develop a mental health issue later. Regardless of the history of your co-occurring condition, Lakeview Health can treat you. We have both substance abuse and mental health professionals on staff. At our dual diagnosis treatment center in Jacksonville, the team will likely use a combination of medication, therapy, and wellness treatments.
We can even help you if you have not responded to treatment in the past. For example, many of our patients who have failed to respond to treatment for depression see success with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. This therapy has a high success rate and has proven to help countless people reclaim their lives.
Substance Abuse Helplines
Broward 2-1-1
– Dial 211 from your phone
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence National Hope Line
– 800-622-2255
Gold Coast Area of Narcotics Anonymous
– 888-524-1777
Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association
– 850-878-2196
Broward County Intergroup, Inc. Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline
– 954-462-0265
Mental Health Helplines
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
– 1-800-950-NAMI
National Suicide PreventionLifeline
– 1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)National Helpline
– 800-662-HELP
Friend and Family Helplines
Al-Anon District 189 Meetings: Southern Broward County
– 954-491-1915
Al-Anon District 180 Meetings: Northern Broward County
– 954-491-1915
Nar-Anon Information Helpline
– 888-947-8885
Help Is a Phone Call Away
Addiction is nearly impossible to battle on your own. You need to detox your system of substances and learn how to manage your triggers so you can live happily without using drugs or alcohol.
Fortunately, you do not have to fight this battle on your own. Join the millions of others who have sought out treatment in the United States. Lakeview Health’s facility is comfortable, the staff is compassionate, and our substance abuse treatment programs will provide you with the tools you need for long-term success.
Instead of trying to handle this issue on your own, call 904.677.5010. We have successfully treated people with drug addiction, alcohol abuse disorder, and co-occurring conditions. We will be by your side every step of the way as you learn how to navigate this world without substances.