Alternatives in Behavioral Health
Drug Rehab Center in Largo, Florida
Alternatives in Behavioral Health in Largo, Florida provides comprehensive and evidence-based treatments to individuals of all ages to help them overcome alcohol abuse, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction through individualized care, family, group, and couples therapy, and evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Therapy.
About This Florida Facility
Alternatives in Behavioral Health is here to help individuals in the community of Largo, Florida tackle the struggles of substance abuse and co-occuring mental health disorders. At Alternatives in Behavioral Health, their team of experienced and caring professionals are available to provide comprehensive and evidence-based treatments to individuals of all ages. With an experienced staff and comprehensive treatment options, Alternatives in Behavioral Health offers a safe and judgment-free environment for individuals of any background to create long-term sobriety and take back control of their lives.
The highly-trained and knowledgeable staff at Alternatives in Behavioral Health specialize in treating alcohol abuse, opioid addiction, dual diagnosis, and drug addiction. With a variety of level’s of care available, including Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient services, patients will receive the individualized attention they need to overcome their addiction problem. In addition to providing care to individuals, Alternatives in Behavioral Health also offers family, group, individual and couples therapy. Utilizing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Therapy, the team of professionals at Alternatives in Behavioral Health are dedicated to helping their patients achieve long-term sobriety. Accepting many private health insurance policies, Alternatives in Behavioral Health offers a cost-effective way for individuals to receive the professional addiction treatment they need to overcome their struggles with substance abuse.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.
Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.
Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:
- People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
- People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
- People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.
There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.
The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.
Levels of Care Offered at Alternatives in Behavioral Health
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a form of drug treatment that allows individuals to receive the therapy they need while remaining in their homes and community.
An IOP is typically 3-5 days per week, at least 4 hours each day of treatment. Treatment can last for a few months or longer, depending on the situation.
An IOP is a step down from an inpatient treatment center and can be used as a step down from an inpatient stay or as a more intense form of outpatient treatment. IOPs allow for the flexibility to continue working and living at home while still meeting treatment demands.
The outpatient programs in Largo, FL are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.
Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.
Therapies & Programs
People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.
Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.
Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.
Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.
People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.
If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.
Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.
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1301 Seminole Boulevard
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Largo, Florida Addiction Information
Florida is one of the nation's epicenters for substance abuse and drug-related overdoses. In 2014, around 410,000 Florida residents were addicted to drugs and alcohol. Over the last 10 years, 12% of all deaths in the state were attributed to substance abuse. Treatment admissions for alcohol reached 24,329 patients in 2016, and 2.5% of Florida high school students admitted to using crack cocaine.
In Largo, FL, there were 479 overdose deaths from 2007-to 2017. That averages out to about 53 people dying each year from drug overdoses. Marijuana is Largo's most widely used illicit drug, followed by cocaine, meth, and opioid painkillers. In Largo, FL, the most common type of treatment is inpatient treatment where you stay at a facility for a certain period to receive treatment.
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