AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale
Drug Rehab Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Addiction
AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale is a drug rehab facility that provides outpatient levels of care and dual-diagnosis services to individuals with substance abuse and drug addiction in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
About This Florida Facility
AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Founded in 1969, this facility has been dedicated to helping individuals suffering from substance abuse and drug addiction for over 50 years. AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale offers various levels of care, including drug rehab and dual-diagnosis treatment. They provide outpatient services for those seeking rehabilitation and recovery. This facility aims to empower individuals by helping them develop essential life skills and a solid support system on their journey to overcoming addiction.
At AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale, a variety of services are available for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their programs focus not only on addressing the addiction but also on providing support for mental health needs through dual-diagnosis treatment. The center places great importance on individualized care, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient. Additionally, the facility provides intensive outpatient programs that allow participants to receive comprehensive treatment while continuing to live at home or in a supportive environment. With their holistic approach and dedication to helping clients lead healthy lives free from addiction, AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale offers a range of effective treatment methods for those seeking help with their substance abuse concerns.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
The inappropriate use of any drug in Fort Lauderdale, FL is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Levels of Care Offered at AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient rehabilitation is a treatment that exists if a patient is not checking into AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale long term. In addition to helping them recover, the patient attends regular therapy sessions and detox and participates in other therapies. However, this is all primarily done from home. As a follow-up to inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment is usually recommended.
After rehabilitation, it helps people return to their everyday lives. It may also be an alternative to inpatient care in some situations. If they cannot leave their jobs, children, or don’t have the money for inpatient care, people can choose this method. Inpatient therapy, however, is the best method and most suggested level of treatment offered by AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale in recovering from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by AMIKids Greater Fort Lauderdale brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Contingency Management (CM), also known as motivational incentives or prize method, is a behavioral therapy type. It is based on the principle that their consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. So, it promotes the desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging the unwanted behaviors by withholding the rewards or even by giving punishments. One of the expected desired behavior is the absence of drug in a toxicology screen, and the rewards vary from prize or vouchers, to experiences. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months, and it has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 Phone Number(954) 764-2733 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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Fort Lauderdale, 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 2017, there were 200 deaths due to drug overdoses in Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale. This was a significant increase from the 155 deaths that occurred in 2016. Approximately 21% of people aged 12 or older with an AUD also had a SUD. Drug addiction is a severe problem that can lead to crime, violence, and other social issues.
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