
Miami-Dade County and its cities, like Doral, FL, are in the middle of a severe substance abuse crisis, much like the rest of the country. Opioid abuse is a particular problem, with the county seeing an increase in the number of fentanyl-and-heroin-caused deaths between 2014 and 2016.2
These increases in heroin use, fentanyl use, and the death tolls for both drugs are at least partially caused by the higher availability and inexpensiveness of these drugs compared to prescription opioids.3 In fact, people who sought treatment for opioid abuse were asked why they switched to heroin if they did so, and one of the main reasons was that heroin was more accessible.3 Addiction is not something that can be controlled by sheer willpower.4 People who develop compulsive patterns of substance use often require comprehensive addiction treatment services that can help to rectify negative behaviors and replace them with healthy coping skills.
No matter what type of opioid drug a person is abusing, tolerance, dependence, overdose, and addiction are all possible outcomes.5 One of the best things you can do to put an end to this cycle is to seek help. Search our directory today to find treatment options in Doral and in other Florida cities.
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I Finally Get It! When I made the decision to seek help again. I honestly didn't believe there was any for me. In that moment of desperation, all I knew was I needed to get somewhere safe. My addiction had me believing I wanted to die. Any addict reading this will understand that feeling. I had pretty much given up trying to find an open bed in a detox center When I entered treatment at Sunspire Health Hyde Park on October, 2017 it was to save my life. However, being my third treatment center. I just expected more of the same. Do this, don't do that, chant the serenity prayer, do a 12 step program, and be on your way. What I got was more than this addict could have ever dreamt for; a new perspective on life. After a brief adjustment period of me wanting to control and run every aspect of Sunspire and my treatment program. Yes, me the addict who weeks before was on the edge of death knew what was best for me. Thank God for the amazing operational and clinical staff who maneuvered me through and convinced me to stay on the numerous occasions I wanted to leave because it was too much. I opened up and allowed myself to receive the treatment/services Sunspire offered. The individualized one on one therapy was eye opening and has honestly changed my life. After thirty years of using drugs to cope. I've finally come to realize that my issue isn't with drugs and alcohol; the issue is ME. My therapist individualized a treatment plan to my specific needs and with my input. This allowed me to dig deep into those things that plagued me from childhood into adulthood. The cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodrama, relapse prevention, codependence, spirituality, relationships and family dynamics groups provided the knowledge, skills and tools I need to piece my life back together. Along with that they put great emphasis on NA/AA sponsorship and building a network of people outside of treatment. The outside meetings were a reintroduction to life and people clean. Reaching out and asking for help was something I just didn't do before Sunspire. I have a lot of work still to do. I am open and accepting to do that work. I have never felt so confident and as prepared to "live life on life's terms" as I do today after spending 90 days at Sunspire Health Hyde Park. For the first time in my life, I am looking forward to the future and a life in long term recovery. I finally got it and it's so simple, I never have to use again.
What can I say, all good at Boca Recovery !! I have 97 days sober today ! I stayed at Boca Recovery for two months. It took all of that and more to come out of my fog ! And still haven't come out of it all the way. But at Boca, they are loving and caring about your Recovery process. For sure. The counselors are the best ! So caring and kind throughout the Recovery process ! Great food, comfortable beds and loving people, what more can one want ? Anyway 5 stars for Boca Recovery Mark Miller