The Basics of Drug Rehab Fort Walton Beach FL

Drug rehab facilities are intended to detox a person from alcohol and drug addiction and introduce them to a new way of life without drugs and alcohol in a supervised environment. While this is accomplished through a variety of methods, the initial phase of drug rehab is to sever the physical dependence which can take from 3 to 10 days depending upon the severity of the addiction.

Gulf Coast Treatment Center
(850) 863-4160
1015 Mar Walt Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Lakeview Center Inc
(850) 609-1004
1 11th Avenue
Shalimar, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Narconon Gulf Coast Inc
(850) 654-7986
3391 Scenic Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Life Management Center of NW Florida
(850) 522-4485
525 East 15th Street
Panama City, FL
Hotline
(850) 873-8585
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(386) 362-4218
920 NW Noble Ferry Road
Live Oak, FL
Hotline
(352) 374-5600x2
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Bridgeway Center Inc
(850) 833-7400
137 Hospital Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Eglin Air Force Base/Alcohol and Drug
(850) 883-9352
96 MDOS/SGOHA
Eglin AFB, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Twelve Oaks Alc/Drug Treatment Center
(850) 939-1200x212
2068 Healthcare Avenue
Navarre, FL
Hotline
(800) 622-1255
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Phoenix Clinic Inc of Broward
(954) 491-2133
2040 NE 49th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Susan Weston McMillian MS LMHC CAP
(941) 746-6778
18835 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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The Basics of Drug Rehab

Drug rehab facilities are intended to detox a person from alcohol and drug addiction and introduce them to a new way of life without drugs and alcohol in a supervised environment. While this is accomplished through a variety of methods, the initial phase of drug rehab is to sever the physical dependence which can take from 3 to 10 days depending upon the severity of the addiction. Following physical detox, the majority of time spent at a drug rehab is to sever the psychological addiction and instill a new way of living sober.

Drug Rehab Detox

Drugs and/or alcohol must be removed from the body through a process called detox. Just quitting drugs or alcohol can be dangerous. The body has come to rely on the presence of a chemical and when it is removed, the body revolts. Withdrawal symptoms can range from headaches to seizures and everything in between. For this reason, medically supervised detox at a state-licensed drug rehab facility or hospital is advised.

Drug Rehab Evaluation

Once the body is physically stabilized, the client can be given a clinical evaluation to determine past history of drugs and alcohol use, physical health, emotional issues or trauma, chemical imbalance and family dynamics. This will help the treatment team at the drug rehab devise a treatment plan that is tailored to you. This plan will generally consist of drug and alcohol counseling and education. It may also include individual sessions with a psychologist, psychiatrist, marriage & fami...

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