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First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient

First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient

Drug Rehab Center in Venice, Florida

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

First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient is an accredited Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Treatment Facility located in Venice, Florida, offering a range of levels of care and personalized services for individuals seeking to overcome addiction and improve their mental health, including aftercare support, outpatient services, detoxification programs, and inpatient treatment options.

About This Venice, FL Facility

First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient is an accredited Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Treatment Facility located in Venice, Florida. The facility holds a CARF accreditation and is licensed by the state. They offer a range of levels of care, including Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Outpatient, Detox, and Inpatient treatment options. First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient accepts Private Health Insurance and is affiliated with First Step of Sarasota.

First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient provides comprehensive and personalized services for individuals struggling with Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health issues. Their offerings include aftercare support, outpatient services, detoxification programs, and inpatient treatment options. The facility is dedicated to providing effective care and support to individuals seeking to overcome addiction and improve their mental health. Their services are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, empowering them on their journey to recovery.

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

    Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.

    While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient in Venice, FL

    With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.

    Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient in Venice, FL comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.

    Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.

    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, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is a drug rehab process that begins before the actual drug rehab treatment. It is used to remove any residual toxins left in your body (and brain) after using drugs, and it is used with the intent to help you or your loved one complete drug rehab.

    If you are addicted to opiates like heroin, methadone, or prescription painkillers, you will detox with medication. This is because the withdrawal symptoms are often more intense and uncomfortable for an opiate addict than for someone who has abused or is dependent on other drugs, like cocaine.

    Detox alone will not make you stop using drugs; it is a process that allows you or your loved one to get ready for the next step of rehab.

    Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in Florida varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Venice, FL. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Venice, FL such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient‘s Therapies & Programs

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient patient in Venice, Florida has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.

    Life skills pertain to the skill sets a person should possess to become successful in life. Examples are time management, budgeting, and social abilities. Life skills therapy highlights the fact that addiction recovery is more than just a person’s ability to go through their day-to-day without resorting to substance use. Patients in recovery should also be given the tools to thrive. Life skills training provides recovering alcoholics and substance users a chance to learn new things that can help them land a job and function well in society. The new learnings they acquire can motivate them to live with a goal-oriented and sober lifestyle once they leave the facilities at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient in Venice, Florida.

    The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.

    Contingency Management (CM), also known as “Motivational Incentives,” is a type of behavioral therapy rooted and based on the concept of operant conditioning, which refers to the behavior shaped in its consequences. This type of treatment intends to give positive compensations in response to a patient’s behavior, such as proper medications and undergoing various drug tests. It can be inferred that this treatment has been effective in curing and lessening a scale of profound issues, which include impulsive behaviors, rebelliousness, and even drug and substance abuse. Given its capability of successful remedy, Contingency Management can also be used alongside other treatment styles at First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient in Venice, Florida or even in stand-alone approaches.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    First Step of Sarasota - Venice Outpatient Location and Directions
    Address Information166 Center Road
    Venice, Florida 34285 Phone Number(941) 497-7742 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Venice, 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 2016, there were 5,737 arrests for drug offenses in Venice. 121 people died from a drug overdose in Venice, FL, in 2017. Some of the most commonly abused drugs include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and opioids. This can lead to crime, health problems, and other negative consequences for the community. Whatever option you choose, make sure that the drug treatment facility has a good reputation and is licensed by Venice, Florida.

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