FHE Health is your source for safe, evidence-based treatments in a secure facility. Here’s what you need to know about addiction treatment in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
In 2023, about 105,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose, with opioids causing about 76% of those fatalities. Despite these statistics, many people are reluctant to seek help. With a secure facility, science-based treatments, trained medical staff and advanced therapy techniques, FHE Health aims to make addiction treatment in Deerfield Beach available to everyone, regardless of their life situation.
As powerful drugs, opioids are very likely to cause chemical dependency and are highly addictive. Because of this, it’s not common for a user to be able to simply stop taking them. That’s why treatment for opioid addiction is so important. Sustainable opioid addiction recovery often starts with detox, a process in which the body works through removing the drug from the system.
If you or a loved one is using opioids, detox and treatment are available in several forms. To determine the best treatment for opioid addiction for you, the first step is to have a full evaluation to determine the severity of the addiction and likely withdrawal risks. At our opioid rehab center in Deerfield Beach, therapists and medical staff can then determine the best treatment to help you.
What Happens During the FHE Health Opioid Program?
Opioid addiction can impact every area of a person’s life. The changes it creates in the brain’s function make it difficult for a person to simply stop using the drug. As a result, many people continue to use it until they are at risk of an opioid overdose. The sooner you reach out to FHE Health, the more effective your treatment may be.
Once you check in, our doctors and medical staff will assess your situation to determine your level of care based on your mental health, physical dependency, at-home risks and motivations. Among the opioid treatment options are the following:
Opioid Detox
Detox is an uncomfortable process, often leading to intense cravings and pain. It also creates emotional and mental health struggles. For these reasons, FHE Health has medical professionals on site to prescribe medication, ease your withdrawal symptoms and act quickly in the case of a medical emergency, such as seizures, fainting or irregular heartbeat.
Because opioid withdrawal can sometimes create high-risk medical concerns, most people with this type of addiction need to work through opioid detox within a medically supervised program. A physician is on hand to help with the process and monitor for high-risk complications. In severe dependency, it’s possible for life-threatening opioid withdrawal symptoms to occur, including seizures, paranoia, loss of consciousness, rapid or irregular heartbeats and mental confusion. A medically assisted detox process may also involve the use of medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms and pain, making it more likely for a person to remain in detox and long-term treatment.
Residential
“When I was at my lowest I reached out for help and found a place that gave me support, understanding and peace. I learned about myself and learned the next steps to move forward. It wasn’t quick or easy, but it was the best move I have made in my recovery.” – Carolyn B.
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After their detox, most residents start their inpatient program at FHE Health. You’ll live at our facility full-time while taking classes, attending therapy sessions, eating healthy meals and engaging in wellness activities. To maximize your chances of success, our team customizes your plan to meet your individual needs.
Opioids have such a strong addictive quality that just removing them from the body isn’t enough. It’s also important to work through a series of therapy sessions. Customized care generally includes cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as other supportive services through one-on-one work with a therapist. The person learns why addiction occurred as well as how to treat the underlying cause. Strategies are incorporated to help minimize the risk of relapse by providing problem-solving skills.
At FHE Health, your program may include:
- 24-hour monitoring for health and emotional needs
- 12-step program
- Individual, group and family therapy opportunities
- Medication management as needed
- Nutritional treatment
- Holistic care
- Co-occurring disorder treatment
- Aftercare planning and support
Outpatient
It is not common for opioid treatment to begin with outpatient care due to the severity of the addiction and the likelihood of relapse — it is more common and recommended to step down to this level of care. If you’ve completed the inpatient program or don’t need full-time treatment, you’ll start the FHE Health outpatient program. You’ll visit opioid rehab in South Florida a few times a week for therapy and medication management, then gradually taper off your visits as you resume your life. This format provides a support network and therapy sessions that may reduce the risk of relapse.
Outpatient care usually involves two to five sessions a week for a few hours at a time. A more intensive version has a person spending nights at home but receiving treatment three to five days a week for four to six hours at a time. For opioid addiction, this intensive model is more common.
