Florida Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment Centers
Recovery first in Hollywood, FL and River Oaks in Riverview, FL offers top-tier addiction treatment in the Southern State.
- AAC’s Florida Addiction Helpline.
- Florida Substance Abuse & Mental Health Program — Get information on treatment, prevention, and crisis services for mental health and substance abuse.
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Find an AA meeting in Florida.
- Narcotics Anonymous: Find an NA meeting in Florida.
- Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education: A nonprofit organization in Pinellas County that works to prevent overdose deaths through education, support, and advocacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your experience in a Florida rehab center may be unique to your condition, rehab, and motivation. Treatment facilities may vary in what they offer, so be sure the facility you are considering provides the level of care you need.
Most Florida inpatient treatment centers will provide 24/7 care and detoxification services. Both inpatient and outpatient centers will offer evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, and trauma-based therapy. Specialized therapy modules are also provided at AAC’s Florida rehabs and include:
- Yoga therapy
- Massage therapy
- Music therapy
- Animal-assisted therapy
- Art therapy
When planning to stay in a Florida drug treatment facility, be sure to bring appropriate clothing. Florida’s temperatures are mild year-round. Some may even offer faith based in Christian rehab options depending on the facility.
Florida recently passed a bill, HB 807, designed to curb corruption in sober living facilities and rehab treatment centers. This bill:6,7
- Increases the penalties for those operating without a license.
- Requires those applying for licensure to provide additional information.
- Requires accreditation for certain licensures to be issued.
- Requires the department to conduct background screening on key participants.
Florida also passed the Marchman Act in 1993.7 This act allows a family member to “petition the courts for mandatory assessment and treatment of someone who is abusing drugs or alcohol” or appears to be a danger to themselves or others.7 In certain limited circumstances, this law can be used for adults in emergency situations involving drugs or alcohol.7 However, if you can intervene in some other way, that is always the best solution. AAC’s Florida treatment facilities will work with you on an intervention, which is a gentler approach to getting a loved one into rehab. Florida also enacted the Good Samaritan Act which grants some immunities to health care providers who in good faith provide emergency care during dire situations. 8
- 5,147 Florida residents overdosed in 2019, with the highest number (502) coming from Broward county.3
- 1,703 Florida residents died from alcoholic liver disease in 2019; males outnumbered females (1,153 males vs. 550 females).4
- There are 366 adult substance abuse beds in Florida. Broward County has the most, with a total of 46; Duval County has 40.5
- In 2018, there were a reported 598 outpatient facilities in Florida.2
- Florida had 212 residential (non-hospital) treatment facilities and 59 hospital inpatient facilities in 2018.2
- 30,104 people 12 years or older were admitted to a Florida drug treatment facility in 2015.1
At American Addiction Centers (AAC), our 2 Florida rehab facilities—Recovery First and River Oaks—offer a wealth of treatment options designed to address all substance abuse issues. Whether you’re dealing with alcohol, cocaine, cocaine, heroin, benzos, or any other drug, our licensed and skilled staff are equipped to help you through the withdrawal process. AAC approaches treatment in a personalized manner with customized treatment plans and offers an exclusive 90 day promise to our clients.
AAC’s Florida facilities are also prepared to help you manage any co-occurring disorders you may be diagnosed with, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, or trauma.
Yes, Florida alcohol and drug addiction treatment centers treat all forms of addiction, including drug and alcohol addiction. While some rehabs in Florida may target specific addiction issues, this is far more rare. Most of the time, you’ll find that Florida rehab centers are certified to treat a wide range of substance use problems and many even offer luxury rehab amenities. According to 2018 data, the top substances people sought treatment for at a Florida drug rehab were: 1
- Opioids: 10,245 people were admitted for opioids, including heroin.
- Alcohol: 8,145 people went to a treatment center for alcohol abuse.
- Marijuana: 4,551 people sought help at a drug rehab for marijuana use.
- Methamphetamine: 976 people went to treatment for methamphetamine.
- Cocaine: 937 people were admitted to treatment for cocaine abuse.
Yes, you can detox from drugs and alcohol in Florida. In fact, Florida detox services are available in all 3 types of drug rehab facilities.
- Among outpatient facilities, 78 offered detox capabilities and 177 provided methadone/buprenorphine maintenance or naltrexone treatment.2
- 79 residential (non-hospital) treatment centers offered detox capabilities.2
- Hospital inpatient facilities offered detox services at 56 centers.2
Trying to detox on your own brings with it challenges and risks. For one thing, if you’re coming off a strong substance like opioids, meth, or heroin, the withdrawals can be extremely uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Some people have severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration rather rapidly.
At a drug rehab facility, you will have medical professionals assisting you throughout your entire detox process to ensure your safety and comfort. Substances such as alcohol and benzodiazepines can be dangerous to withdraw from abruptly. Although every person responds differently when they go through the shock of not having the substance, your body’s response will highly depend on how long you were using the substance and how much of it you were taking.
It’s essential to choose a licensed, accredited treatment facility to ensure you receive proper care. Other important factors to consider include whether the facility can provide evidence-based therapies and demonstrate a proven success rate.
At American Addiction Centers, you can count on us to help you recover from substance abuse issues and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Get in touch with one of our intake coordinators 24/7 by contacting us today. Things to look for when choosing the best rehab in Florida:
- The services you need such as inpatient, outpatient, or residential rehab treatments
- Cost and whether insurance may be able to cover some or the entire cost of rehab
- Specialty treatments such as medically assisted and co-occurring disorder treatment for mental health disorders
- Distance: Depending on the treatment you need, being closer to home or near a large city center will allow for family visits
You can reach out to American Addiction Centers today. We are open during COVID-19 and provide care by following all safety protocols, precautions, and CDC recommendations. You can read about our COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols here.
Florida is an ideal place to find treatment for substance abuse because of its weather, sober communities, and employment opportunities. Mild weather, sunny skies, and beautiful palm trees is like a tonic for people as they journey to sobriety.
Though it is tempting to stay close to home, sometimes the best rehab is farther away to remove yourself or your loved one from environmental triggers.
Rehabs in Florida accept a variety of private and state-funded insurance policies. For those patients who don’t have any form of insurance, many treatment centers in Florida offer sliding-scale fees and alternative payment arrangements.
In 2018, the following percentage of Florida rehab centers accepted these types of payment methods:2
- 8% Florida rehabs accepted private health insurance.
- 5% rehabs in Florida accepted state-financed health insurance.
- 3% Florida rehab centers accepted cash or self-payment.
- 5% drug rehab facilities in Florida accepted Medicare.
- 4% drug and alcohol rehab centers in Florida accepted Medicaid.
- 6% substance abuse treatment centers in Florida accepted sliding-scale fee.
At American Addiction Centers, you have several payment and insurance options. Recovery First Treatment Center in Miami and River Oaks Treatment Center in Tampa accept many private insurance plans. They work with well-known insurance providers such as Anthem, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and United Health. If you don’t have insurance, AAC provides other payment plan options. Explore state funded drug rehab programs as well as free rehab options.
at one of our rehab facilities.
- Insurance can be confusing, let us handle it instead.
- American Addiction Centers has years of experience in the addiction space and is in-network with many big-name insurance providers.
- Your insurance provider will not be notified or contacted by completing this form.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2017). Treatment episode data set (TEDS): 2005-2015. State admissions to substance abuse treatment services.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2018). National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services.
- Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics & Performance Management. (2021). Drug poisoning deaths.
- Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics & Performance Management. (2021). Deaths from alcoholic liver disease.
- Florida Department of Health, Division of Public Health Statistics & Performance Management. (2021). Adult substance abuse beds.
- Florida House of Representatives. (2017). Bill HB 807.
- Marchman Act Florida. (2020). Florida Marchman Act questions.
- Good Samaritan Act. (2020). The 2020 Florida Statutes.
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