You might feel like you don’t have any control, but you can get help. Call Lakeview Health at 904.677.5010 to speak to an intake counselor. You will learn how our drug and alcohol treatment center near Boca Raton, FL, can change your life.
Alcohol Abuse in Boca Raton, FL
Alcohol abuse has long been a serious problem in Boca Raton. It starts out innocently enough. People have a few drinks, like how they feel, and continue the behavior. Before long, the alcohol takes over.
Alcohol impacts people’s ability to make smart decisions, and that is clear when you look at alcohol-related traffic fatalities in Palm Beach County. According to Boca Raton substance abuse statistics, there were 51 alcohol-related traffic deaths in Palm Beach County in 2015 compared to 33 cases the year prior. That’s an increase of 58 percent.
Alcohol abuse also puts people at risk of losing their jobs, becoming homeless, and engaging in criminal acts. It might start with a simple drink, but it becomes so much more.
Drug Abuse in Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton and the rest of Palm Beach County is currently dealing with a heroin epidemic. In 2015, 165 people died of a heroin overdose, which was the highest number of heroin deaths in the entire state. That was an increase of 323 percent from the previous year. Heroin deaths only increased by 79.7 percent across the state during that same time period, so it’s clear that heroin is a serious issue in Palm Beach County.
Fentanyl has also hit Palm Beach County particularly hard. In 2015, 103 people died from a fentanyl overdose. That was an increase of 118 percent when compared to the prior year. Fentanyl deaths only increased by 77.6 percent for the entire state of Florida for that same period. That’s also a frightening increase, but it’s clear the problem is much more severe in Palm Beach County.
A street drug named “grey death” has also made its way to Boca Raton. Grey death is essentially an opioid mixture. It might contain fentanyl, heroin, U-477000, and other drugs. This drug blend can be deadly even in small doses and could lead to an increase in overdose deaths if it’s not kept off the streets.
These are just a few of the drugs that are abused in Boca Raton. While each drug is different, drugs do have something in common. They can take control of your life and ruin it if given the opportunity. Fortunately, you can take your power back by entering drug and alcohol treatment. Call our facility near Boca Raton, FL at 904.677.5010 to get help today.
Drug and Alcohol Detox
You are frightened and feel alone. You know you need to stop using drugs or alcohol, but you’ve heard some scary stories about detox. Maybe some of your friends tried to detox at home, and they have terrible withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, vomiting, confusion, and seizures. These symptoms caused them to give in and go back to their drug of choice.
Medically supervised detox is a different experience, though. Your medical care team will provide medications to reduce the cravings and alleviate the symptoms. You might still experience some mild symptoms, such as nervousness, anxiety, and poor sleep, but a counselor will help you work through these symptoms.
After you are stabilized, it will be time to prepare for treatment. Fear of the unknown holds many people back, so your treatment team will talk to you about your rehabilitation program. You will get the details, so you will know what to expect when you move onto the next face of rehabilitation.
Drug and Alcohol Rehab
If you aren’t physically addicted to drugs and alcohol, you will begin your treatment journey at our drug and alcohol rehab center near Boca Raton, FL. If you do have to go to detox, you will move to the rehab center as soon as you are finished with that process. The rehab and medical detox centers are on the same campus, so this is a seamless transition.
When you enter the rehab facility, you will be given a semi-private room. Patients are encouraged to bring some mementos from home to personalize their rooms. A framed family photo will keep you connected as you go through this process.
After you settle into your room, it will be time to begin the program. Patients go through at least six hours of treatment each day. Your treatment plan will be customized for you, but it might include process groups, trauma groups, self-awareness therapy groups, and individual therapy. You can also have phone therapy sessions with your loved ones.
You will also have downtime when you are at Lakeview Health. The facility has several gender-specific common areas for patients to interact and have some fun when they aren’t in therapy or a class. Patients can play a rousing game of table tennis in the recreation area, stay in shape at the wellness center, or enjoy some fun in the sun in the swimming pool. There are also quiet community areas for socialization, reading, and reflection. These public spaces will help you build bonds as you work your way through treatment.
Treatment for Co-occurring Conditions
When you enter our rehab center near Boca Raton, FL, you will go through an exam. During the exam, the medical staff will evaluate your mental health to see if you have a co-occurring condition.
Many of our patients have mental health and substance abuse disorders, and we can create an effective treatment plan for both. In the past, the medical community thought that these conditions had to be treated separately, but now, physicians and mental health providers realize that isn’t true. Treating both conditions at the same time provides the best outcomes.
Many patients who check in at our facility already know they have a dual diagnosis, but they have not responded well to treatment in the past. Fortunately, there are options for those who have not had success before. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or a TMS therapy program, is one such option. This FDA-approved therapy is often used on patients who haven’t responded well to depression treatments.
This is just one of the numerous options. Your medical support team will evaluate you and create a plan that will address your mental health and substance abuse disorder.
Help for Families
Do you have a loved one who has a substance abuse disorder? It’s hard to watch someone you love struggle with addiction, and you likely have lots of emotions that you need to process. However, it’s difficult for you to process those emotions because your focus is on your loved one. That can lead to resentment and eventually cause a rift between you and your family member.
It’s important to understand that addiction affects entire families, and loved ones need help as well. You have spent too long ignoring your needs, and now, it’s time to get help.
Lakeview Health’s three-day family workshop will provide you with the tools you need to mend your relationship with your loved one while taking care of your own needs. You will learn how to live a healthy and happy life while supporting your loved one positively. Once your family member checks into our facility, contact us to learn more about this workshop.
Substance Abuse Helplines
Florida’s Poison Control Centers
(800) 222-1222
National Drug Helpline
(888) 633-3239
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Helpline
(877) SAMHSA-7
Mental Health Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255
IMALIVE
Click “Chat Now” on the website
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Friend and Family Helplines
Florida Region Nar-Anon Family Groups
(888) 947-8885
Al-Anon Family Groups, Florida South Area 10
(561) 278-3481
Get Treatment Today
Are you tired of drugs or alcohol ruling your life? Are you worn out trying to come up with the money to get your next fix? Have you had enough of hiding your addiction from family and friends, hoping they don’t realize that you are getting closer to rock bottom by the day?
It is time to make a positive change in your life. Call Lakeview Health at 904.677.5010 to talk to a compassionate intake professional. You will learn more about the program and how it can change your life for the better.
