Drug Rehab in Florida
The current drug situation in Florida
According to the DEA in their latest report for 2010, the states that border Mexico and the state of Florida are their primary focus for illegal substances entering the US. There are still plenty of “home grown” and “home manufactured” drugs hitting the streets, but being major points of entry into this country, you can understand why the DEA has placed a heavy focus on Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and of course, Florida.
California has three major ports of entry along the coast plus the Mexican border to deal with. Importation into Arizona and New Mexico is land-based. Texas has to deal with entry points along the Gulf Coast as well as the Mexican border. Florida’s issues all focus on what enters the state on the Atlantic side as well as the Gulf side. With thousands of miles of shoreline to exploit, the foreign drug cartels have found Florida to be an importation Mecca for the distribution and trafficking of illegal substances.
Elements to look for when choosing a drug rehab in Florida
The following are the elements you want to look for whenever you are trying to decide on which drug rehab in Florida and programs are going to best target your needs:
- Aftercare (relapse prevention and support network) – post-rehab aftercare and support play a critical role in the on-going recovery process. Does the facility you are looking out offer referrals to sober living facilities?
- Credentials of staff members – is a licensed medical professional such as a physician or psychologist going to be handling your case or will it be someone with less experience and fewer qualifications?
- Financial impact – what is the cost of the drug rehab in Florida program that you are considering? Is it covered by your insurance provider or will you have to pay for it?
- Program variety – what types of programs are offered at the facility? Are there just a few of the more conventional ones offered or do they have programs that address specific issues such as age, faith, gender, privacy, etc.?
- Success rates – how successful are the programs that this particular drug rehab in Florida offers? Remember that there is no such thing as a 100% success rate with any addiction treatment and recovery program anywhere in the US. Granted some will be considerably more successful than others. Additionally, the success rate is not based on the number of clients that have completed the program and returned to society. It is based on the rate of relapse encountered by these individuals.
The Bayshore Retreat is one of the more successful facilities in the state of Florida and the US as well. For more information on our drug rehab in Florida programs, please contact us now.