Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Tamarac, FL

Tamarac experiences problems with substance abuse and addiction, just like any other city in Broward County and Southeast Florida.

Broward County has the second highest heroin death toll in the state after Palm Beach County, with 180 heroin-related fatalities.¹ Further, fentanyl was responsible for 146 deaths in Broward County.¹

Medical detox is one of the safest options for people recovering from addiction to substances such as heroin, fentanyl, and alcohol. Medical detox helps you withdraw from drugs and alcohol in a safe clinical setting while receiving 24-hour medical care and supervision.³ Detox is only the first step on the continuum of substance abuse care. It is not a substitute for comprehensive addiction treatment services received at a Florida rehab center or elsewhere.

Medical detox patients can:³

• Receive medications that relieve withdrawal symptoms.
• Overcome physical dependence on drugs and alcohol.
• Face a lower risk for withdrawal complications.
• Recover in a safe environment, away from drugs and alcohol.
• Achieve improved physical health.

Medical detox treatments vary from one another depending on factors such as the substance being used and the patient’s medical history. Detox for opioids might involve specific, FDA-approved medications, such as buprenorphine and methadone, to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, while medical detox for marijuana may utilize various symptomatic medications to manage withdrawal.⁴ Medical management of acute alcohol withdrawal can help reduce the risk of delirium tremens, which is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, hallucinations, and seizures.⁵

Use our treatment center directory to find local rehab centers near Tamarac, in other Florida cities, and outside of the state. Getting help today can allow you to overcome drug dependence and addiction safely and successfully.

Sources

1. Florida Health. (2017). E-Force 2016-2017 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Annual Report.
2. University of Florida Health. (2018). Florida Drug-Related Outcomes Surveillance and Tracking System (FROST).
3. Hayashida, M. (1998). An Overview of Outpatient and Inpatient Detoxification. Alcohol Health and Research World, 22(1), 44-46.
4. World Health Organization. (2009). Clinical Guidelines for Withdrawal Management and Treatment of Drug Dependence in Closed Settings. Geneva: WHO.
5. Medline Plus. (2018). Delirium Tremens.