Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services
Drug Rehab Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Mental Health
- Dual Diagnosis
Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services (GCJCS) is a comprehensive addiction treatment facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that has been providing dual-diagnosis care for individuals and families for over 60 years, ranging from medical detox to intensive outpatient programs and regular therapy sessions.
About This Florida Facility
Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services is an addiction treatment facility located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1960, this facility aims to assist people suffering from dual diagnosis and mental health issues. Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services offers a range of levels of care including dual-diagnosis, inpatient, and outpatient programs.
This treatment center stands out by providing comprehensive services and treatment methods to address addiction and substance abuse challenges. It focuses on the needs of individuals with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, where they may struggle with both addiction and underlying mental health issues simultaneously. The facility offers evidence-based approaches to treatment such as therapy sessions that are tailored to each person's unique needs. Through their inpatient programs, they provide 24/7 medical and psychiatric support for intensive care. Additionally, Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services has outpatient programs designed for individuals who want to engage in treatment while still living at home or within a supportive community. Their goal is to empower individuals on their journey to recovery and improve their overall well-being.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Florida residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care Offered at Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab means living at the Fort Lauderdale, FL facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Florida include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Fort Lauderdale, FL and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Nutrition therapy, also called medical nutrition therapy (MNT), addresses the unique needs of the recovering person’s diet. Due to addiction’s devastating toll on a person’s physical health, healthy eating must be addressed as soon as therapy starts. A good diet helps boosts a recovering person’s ability to fully participate in Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services therapy.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. In nicotine replacement therapy, a controlled amount of nicotine is provided in the form of gums, patches, or sprays. They do not contain the harmful chemicals usually found in tobacco products. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. However, NRT provides relief only from the physical withdrawal symptoms. The emotional and psychological aspects of quitting needs to be treated separately. While NRT is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Gulf Coast Jewish Community Services
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 Phone Number(954) 630-4181 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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