Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Margate, FL

Margate, Fla. residents struggle with drug and alcohol abuse just as countless others in cities across America do. If you have developed an addiction, you are not alone, and certainly not without resources for recovery.

Opioid abuse in Broward County is of particular concern. In 2014, there were 1,059 hospitalizations for overdoses related to heroin and prescription painkillers in Broward County.¹ Additionally, in 2015, 80 people in the county died of a heroin overdose.¹ Marijuana and cocaine are also commonly abused substances in that county.¹

No matter which kind of substance you are abusing, a Margate rehab center can help. After admittance to a medical detox center, you can then enroll in rehab program to work on combatting the mental, emotional, and behavioral triggers that led to your addiction.

To facilitate the process, many facilities use certain medications to manage your withdrawal symptoms, treat any co-occurring conditions, and prevent relapse. Some of the medications that might be used in your treatment include:²

• Methadone and buprenorphine, which are used to manage acute opioid withdrawal and as long-term medication maintenance for opioid-dependent individuals. They work by activating the opioid receptors in the brain, relieving your cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
• Naltrexone, which is used for both opioid and alcohol addiction. It blocks the opioid receptors responsible for rewarding effects of the substances, preventing you from getting high on opioids or feeling pleasure after drinking.
• Acamprosate, which is used for alcohol addiction and reduces protracted withdrawal symptoms, such as anxiety and insomnia.
• Disulfiram, which is used for alcohol addiction and produces unpleasant effects if you drink while taking it.

Of course, your treatment team will work with you to decide which medications might be helpful during your recovery. To find the treatment team that can help you, browse our directory to search for rehabs in Margate or nearby areas.

Sources

1. National Drug Early Warning System. (2016). Southeastern Florida (Miami Area) Sentinel Community Site (SCS) Drug Use Patterns and Trends, 2016.
2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction.