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First Step of Sarasota Inc

First Step of Sarasota Inc

Drug Rehab Center in Sarasota, Florida

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Drug Addiction

Sarasota Inc is an accredited and licensed drug rehab located in Sarasota, Florida that specializes in treating opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health disorders, accepting most private health insurance plans and providing aftercare support to ensure long-term sobriety success.

About This Sarasota, FL Facility

First Step of Sarasota Inc, situated in Sarasota, Florida, is a drug treatment facility that has been providing comprehensive care for individuals battling opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and mental health issues. With a history of delivering quality treatment services, First Step of Sarasota Inc focuses on helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improve their overall well-being.

• CARF accredited, ensuring high standards of care and treatment
• Offers a range of treatment options, including aftercare support, drug rehab, detox, residential, and inpatient levels of care
• Accepts private health insurance, making quality treatment more accessible
• Provides a supportive and structured environment for individuals seeking recovery

First Step of Sarasota Inc holds accreditations from CARF and maintains a state license, demonstrating their commitment to providing top-notch care. Their comprehensive treatment programs are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout the recovery process.

The facility specializes in treating opioid addiction, substance abuse, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer a continuum of care, including detox services to help individuals safely withdraw from substances, residential and inpatient programs for intensive treatment, and aftercare support to facilitate a smooth transition back into daily life.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Additional Languages
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Accreditations

    State License

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at First Step of Sarasota Inc in Sarasota.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like First Step of Sarasota Inc support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.

    Detoxification usually includes:
    • Medical supervision.
    • Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
    • Drug testing to track progress.
    • Counseling.

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at First Step of Sarasota Inc in Sarasota can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by First Step of Sarasota Inc in Sarasota, FL. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    First Step of Sarasota Inc‘s Therapies & Programs

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at First Step of Sarasota Inc in Sarasota, FL that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by First Step of Sarasota Inc in Sarasota, FL provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Florida communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. First Step of Sarasota Inc gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at First Step of Sarasota Inc helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    First Step of Sarasota Inc Location and Directions
    Address Information1726 18th Street
    Sarasota, Florida 34234 Phone Number941-366-5333 x1005 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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    Sarasota, 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.

    The drug addiction problem in Sarasota, Florida, is relatively mild compared to other parts of the country. However, there has been a steady increase in drug-related deaths in the area over the past few years. In 2016, there were an estimated 549,000 people aged 12 or older who had an addiction to illicit drugs. Some treatment programs in Sarasota focus on medication-assisted treatment, while others offer holistic or alternative treatments.

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