Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program in South Florida

Alcohol use disorder treatment can help anyone with a drinking problem. If your drinking has gotten out of your control, alcohol rehab can help.

Early intervention for patients exhibiting mild or beginning signs of AUD can prevent their condition from worsening and leading to more serious problems.⁵

However, that while early treatment is ideal, it’s never too late to get help. Treatment can help even those with severe alcohol dependence and addiction safely detox and lead fulfilling lives in recovery.⁵

How Alcohol Treatment Increases Your Chances of Lasting Recovery

Treatment for AUD can help someone achieve long-lasting recovery for a variety of reasons. These include:^2,6

• Getting someone safely past acute withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are often highly unpleasant (and in some case, life-threatening) without medical supervision, which can lead people to relapse back to alcohol.
• Teaching someone to recognize and avoid the triggers that make them want to drink.
• Helping someone develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Teaching them to form and sustain positive interpersonal relationships, which can provide necessary support in recovery.

Medication is a crucial element of the alcohol detox and rehab process for some, but not all patients.⁷ For example, seizures are a risk during alcohol withdrawal.² To mitigate this risk, benzodiazepines and anti-convulsants may be administered as needed.

Other medications that may be administered depending on the patient’s alcohol withdrawal symptoms include:

• Anti-emetics (anti-vomiting medication).
• Sleep medications.
• Muscle relaxers.
• Analgesics (pain relievers).

Decisions about whether medication is prescribed, which medications are administered, and how long the patient stays on them are based on a physician’s assessment. These decisions take into account the severity of the patient’s addiction, their general health, their medical history, and other factors.

After detox, there are several approved medications for alcohol use disorder (e.g., Vivitrol and Campral) that may be recommended if appropriate for the patient.⁷

How Long Do I Stay in Alcohol Detox at Recovery First?

The length of alcohol detox can differ from one person to another depending on the severity of withdrawal and other factors.

Typically, alcohol detox at Recovery First lasts 4 to 8 days; however, a longer stay may be necessary.

What Types of Therapy are Used in Alcohol Treatment at Recovery First?

Treatment is aimed at changing behavior through a combination of various methods of therapy. Types of therapy utilized for alcohol use disorders at Recovery First include, but are not limited to:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In CBT, patients learn to identify their negative thinking patterns and change their behaviors for a healthier life.⁸
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). DBT is a form of CBT that involves learning opposing strategies of acceptance and change.⁹
• Motivational interviewing. Motivational interviewing helps patients discover what is important to them and identify and work toward their goals.¹⁰
• Pain management therapy. This helps patients in detox as well as those that suffer from chronic pain, a common comorbidity associated with alcohol addiction.¹¹

How Often Do I See a Therapist or Doctor in Alcohol Rehab?

During medical detox, patients see a medical provider every day and a therapist privately at least once weekly.

Throughout residential treatment, patients continue to see a therapist on a weekly basis for one-on-one therapy; however, visits with a doctor decrease from every day to once per week.

In both detox and residential treatment, therapists lead daily group sessions and are on site every day if an urgent issue arises that requires individual attention.

The first step in getting admitted into alcohol rehab at Recovery First is to speak with an admissions navigator at . Admissions navigators will walk you through the entire process and can answer questions about treatment, health insurance, and other payment options.

You will then travel to the rehab center and be greeted by our welcoming staff at Recovery First.

Upon arrival, you’ll undergo an evaluation performed by medical staff to further customize your program.

How to Get a Loved One to Go to Alcohol Rehab

Friends and family can play an important role in persuading their loved ones to enter alcohol addiction treatment.¹² Here are some helpful tips provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):¹³

• Choose a time and place where you’ll be free from distractions to begin a conversation about your loved one’s alcohol use and bring up the idea of treatment.
• Tell them why you are concerned.
• Truly listen to them, acknowledging their fears and concerns without passing judgment.
• Let them know you can help them find the care they need.
• Know that one conversation is unlikely to persuade them. Be patient and keep trying.

See our family resources page for more information on how to help your loved one get treatment.

Will Insurance Cover Alcohol Rehab in Florida?

Yes, due to federal laws, most health insurance plans will cover addiction treatment to some extent;¹⁴ however, the amount of coverage and which facilities are in-network will vary based on your plan.

Recovery First accepts coverage from many major insurance companies, including, but not limited to:

• Optum.
• Aetna.
• Cigna.
• Humana.
• Emblem.
• First Health.

You can check your insurance coverage at Recovery First by submitting the confidential . If you don’t have insurance, our team can help you find other ways to cover the cost of rehab.

Please call to learn more about addiction treatment in Hollywood, Florida, and to begin a healthier, more fulfilling, alcohol-free life.