First Step of Sarasota
Drug Rehab Center in Sarasota, Florida
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First Step of Sarasota is a private rehab located in Sarasota, FL specializing in Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction, and Addiction Treatment. Drug addiction is a difficult thing to beat, but it's not impossible. With the right resources and support, you can find your way out of this debilitating cycle. A drug treatment facility may be just what you need to help get on the road to recovery. You can access quality care that will meet all of your medical needs while teaching you how to live without drugs or alcohol for good.
This facility has posted that they only accept women at this time.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
A detailed list of the primary issues commonly treated.
Drug Rehabilitation
Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Sarasota, FL
Opioids are a group of drugs that include substances such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. These drugs activate opioid receptors in the brain, which produce pleasurable feelings. Opioid addiction occurs when drugs are abused at increasing rates or increasing amounts because the body becomes tolerant of them.
Opioid addiction is typically diagnosed when drug abuse becomes a typical behavior that interferes with an individual’s ability to function daily. The use of the substance results in consequences like legal problems.
Treatment for opioid addiction varies depending on each individual’s needs. Some treatments focus on replacing opioids with other drugs that have similar effects of reducing withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments aim to reduce the risk of relapse by providing psychological support or using more natural methods.
Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction
Levels of Care Offered
offers a variety of treatment.
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Therapies & Programs
The methods used to care for each individual at this Sarasota, FL Facility.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy at First Step of Sarasota in , the person in recovery meets with a therapist one on one to go over their situation and learn from past mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address the causes of addiction, triggers, and any mental issue or dual diagnosis. They will also address aftercare plans, giving them the best chances of long-term sobriety.
This therapeutic process is very intense and challenging to go through. Some clients may find it easier to open up with someone apart from their family or loved ones who understand their struggles and experience with addiction.
Drug Rehab, Individual Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days)
Payment Options Accepted
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Additional Details
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Sarasota, Florida 34243 Phone Number(941) 753-1823 Meta DetailsUpdated February 21, 2023
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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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