
Various factors in recent years have led to widespread misuse of prescription medications across the country, especially opioid painkillers. Opioid abuse is now a public health emergency, making Plantation drug rehab more necessary than ever.1
What’s possibly more troubling is that if left untreated, abuse of prescription painkillers can lead to heroin abuse. In 2016, 4 out of 5 new heroin users had previously abused opioid painkillers, such as Vicodin or Percocet.2 That same year, 180 people died from heroin-related causes in Broward County.2
If you or someone you love began taking opioids for pain and became addicted, know that there are alternative forms of pain management that can be paired with non-narcotic pain medication, such as: 3
Before selecting a treatment program, it can be helpful to speak to your doctor. They will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your substance abuse patterns, mental health, physical health, and more. They will use this information to refer you to a level of treatment that is most appropriate for you and your situation.
There are a variety of Plantation drug rehab centers that can help you get clean and sober. Remember that each center is different, so if you don’t find a Plantation rehab facility that works for you, search our directory for others within Broward County, elsewhere in Florida, or in other states.
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Nurse Shay was amazing. Cecil is always running around getting things done for you. If you ask him to do something for you he's right there "I got you!". TA Tanya and TA Geneen are so sweet. always offer to sit and talk with me and I was able to connect with her. I've lost so many members of my family and I'm learning to deal with the grief process through intentional thinking. I'm an emotional person who feels so much. I plan to share my story in group before I leave because I love how all the women came together to build everyone up to be stronger. I never had people build me up and I've never gotten so much support in my life. I felt a strong connection in those groups because I was never allowed to share my feelings. Therapist Cami was amazing. I had a break down and she was there for me until I could get with my therapist. Everyone here works tougher to support each other. I was afraid to open up and once I did the women were there for me. I learned how to stay positive and that its ok to not be ok. Each time I open up a little more I get stronger and understand myself better. I will never forget that I was able to make my own family while I was there. I'm going to walk away with that feeling in my heart forever because it is like a peace. I wish I could stay because there were people here that I truly connected with.
This place is very helpful , the staff is extremely knowledgeable and very into seeing your recovery become successful