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It’s an unfortunate fact that South Florida (including the greater Miami metropolitan area) has long been and continues to be a major center of both the trafficking and the use of illegal drugs in the United States. It terms of trafficking, it’s all about location. South Florida is home to hundreds of miles of coastline surrounded by thousands of square miles of open sea reaching all the way to Central and South America. And Central and South America are major points of transit for almost every illegal drug you can think of, including marijuana, heroin, synthetic opioids, methamphetamine, and especially cocaine. As for drug abuse, it’s simple: use follows accessibility.
The news isn’t all bad, though. Primarily in response to the opioid epidemic, Florida has recently enacted legislation to fight back against the growing dangers of substance abuse. For example, in 2017 the State of Florida took action on six major recommendations of the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council in support of emergency medical treatment and drug rehabilitation efforts, including:
While government efforts are certainly commendable, there’s no denying that the state has been late to the game. And just how effective these efforts are in stemming the tide of drug abuse in Miami is yet to be seen. In short, there’s much more to do.
Miami has not been immune from the devastating effects of the nationwide opioid epidemic. In 2016, for example, heroin alone accounted for 139 overdose deaths in the Miami-Dade Medical Examiners District, more than 10 percent of all heroin-related deaths in the state that year.
[Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners: 2016 Annual Report, pg. 44]
There are 80 substance abuse treatment facilities currently operating in or within 25 miles of the City of Miami. There are over 140 substance abuse treatment facilities currently operation within 50 miles of Miami, including those located in the communities of Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale.
[Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)]
Shockingly, other forms of opioids (oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, and fentanyl) were responsible for a substantially greater number of deaths (577) in the Miami-Dade area in 2016.
[Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners: 2016 Annual Report, pgs. 16-36]
Sadly, cocaine continues to play a deadly role in Miami’s drug use history, with 439 cocaine-related deaths in Miami-Dade in 2016.
[Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners: 2016 Annual Report, pg. 39]
Other substances responsible for a substantial number of deaths in Miami and across Florida in 2016 include benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, and – of course – alcohol.
[Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners: 2016 Annual Report, pg. ii]
As mentioned earlier, the greater Miami area is blessed with an overabundance of drug and alcohol rehab centers, all but guaranteeing a good program fit for almost anyone seeking treatment. The problem is in locating that proper-fitting program – one that offers the services, amenities, and approaches to treatment most likely to lead to recovery success. Start by considering a number of important personal factors, such as the type of drug abused, length and severity of drug use, availability of insurance coverage and ability to pay, and immediate obligations to family, work, and school.
Next, it’s time to find a rehab center. Here are two great resources for beginning the search:
1590 NE 162nd St.
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
(800) 559-9503
Also known as G&G Healthcare Services, G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center employs a three-fold (mind, body, spirit) holistic approach to recovery, encompassing the client’s psychological, psycho-emotional and spiritual needs. Services include medically-assisted drug and alcohol detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, intervention for alcohol treatment, and more. Additionally, G&G specializes in treating clients suffering from chronic relapses and co-occurring disorders, including bipolar, depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. G&G incorporates traditional individual and group therapies with interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DLT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and hypnosis. Located in North Miami Beach, G&G offers a comfortable and casual environment through its network of guesthouses and treatment campus.
Summer House is a private, inpatient drug and alcohol detox center that offers patients the advantage of detoxification in a comfortable, non-hospital setting. Detox services are available for alcohol, heroin, methadone, suboxone, and benzodiazepine dependencies. Summer House employs an “Advanced Detox Protocol” process, a liquid cocktail consisting of a combination of several medications which the patient is given every four hours, reducing dosage levels over time until the patient is clean. During the process, patients receive individual consultations with a medical doctor and addiction specialist. Facility amenities include message therapy, acupuncture, yoga, tai chi classes, free in-house valet laundry services, and more. Visitors are allowed.
Family Recovery Specialists is a chemical dependency and mental health recovery practice that offers a number of evaluation and treatment services for adolescents and adults struggling with substance abuse addiction. Specific services include: outpatient detoxification for a variety of substances, including alcohol, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Clonazepam, Klonopin, Xanax, etc.), heroin, and prescription opioids (Dilaudid, Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Percocet, etc.); Intensive outpatient rehab, utilizing treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing, among others; intervention and therapeutic consulting services; co-occurring disorder treatment; and 12-step and SMART Recovery programs. Families participate in the treatment process through educational lectures, and individual family and multi-family group sessions.
3223 NW 10th Terrace, Suite 610
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(888) 711-0354
Services offered by Cornerstone Recovery Center include partial hospitalization (PHP), outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, 12-step and SMART Recovery, aftercare programs, and alumni services. Treatment is available for addictions to alcohol, heroin and prescription opioids, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, inhalants, prescription medications, synthetic and designer drugs, and OTC medications. Additionally, Cornerstone offers treatment for clients suffering from co-occurring mental health issues, such as major depressive disorder, attention-deficit disorder, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Cornerstone features a recently renovated housing complex located steps away from the beach on the Intracoastal Waterway. Amenities include nutritionist and chiropractic services, yoga classes, massage therapy, acupuncture, art therapy, and more.
2900 West Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(866) 771-7091
Evolutions Treatment Center is a drug, alcohol, and mental health rehab facility offering multiple levels of care, including detoxification, short-term (30-day) and long-term (more than 30 days) inpatient residential treatment, and transitional intensive outpatient programs. Therapies employed include medication assisted therapy, dialectical therapy, and mindfulness. Family participation is encouraged through individual and group counseling sessions, and scheduled weekend visits. Evolutions offers luxury accommodations at an affordable price. Amenities include stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, new furniture and large flat-screen televisions in all common areas and residences, central air conditioning, swimming pool, outdoor grilling stations, fitness studio with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball courts, theater, and gaming center.
4401 West Tradewinds Ave.
Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
(844) 281-3116
Meridian Treatment Solutions is a fully-licensed and accredited center offering partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally Meridian’s “The Bridge” mental health program provides primary services for a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, anger management, and more. Meridian utilizes a variety of specialty treatments that include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodrama, hypnotherapy, and massage therapy. Meridian’s facilities are located in the picturesque community of Lauderdale by the Sea, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
Pathway to Hope provides a wide range of drug, alcohol, and co-occurring disorder rehabilitation services, including medical detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), inpatient residential, outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP), individual and group therapy sessions. Life skills, nutrition, and wellness training are also available. Pathway offers apartment-style living facilities with beach access to maximize comfort and relaxation to clients throughout the treatment process. Additional amenities include acupuncture and chiropractic services, and gym access. Pathway to Hope is part of the Delphi Behavioral Health Group and fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers.
915 Middle River Dr., Suite 114
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 368-0888
Recovery Unplugged offers a unique approach to traditional evidence-based drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation by incorporating music as a therapeutic tool throughout all levels of care. Recovery Unplugged offers a number of treatment options, including detoxification, inpatient residential, outpatient (multiple weekly sessions), intensive outpatient (outpatient treatment with more frequent sessions), and day/night sessions with community housing (clients attend treatment sessions while living in off-campus housing). At the completion of treatment, patients receive follow-up calls and are provided with post-treatment resources including referrals to therapists and contact information for local recovery meetings. Each patient’s treatment is customized according to his/her individual needs, and all programs are open to persons from all musical backgrounds, beginners to professionals.
150 NW 168th St., Suite 200
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
(877) 419-6609
Holistic Recovery Centers (HRC) is a dual-diagnosis facility treating both substance abuse and mental illness issues. Services provided include outpatient detoxification, inpatient residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. HRC offers comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that incorporate a wide range of wellness services and activities, such as yoga, meditation, physical fitness education, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, nutrition education, as well as art, music, and equine therapies. HRC’s aftercare planning services address clients’ continuing needs for maintaining sobriety after completion of their residential inpatient or outpatient programs.
7520 Red Road (SW 57th Ave.), Unit E-1
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-0055
South Miami Recovery is a small, private-owner invested outpatient substance abuse treatment center focused on providing affordable services to its clients suffering from addictions to alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crystal meth, and prescription drugs. South Miami’s outpatient program is designed to address the specific needs of its clients in a safe environment allowing them to receive treatment while continuing with work, school, and other activities. Treatment components include individual, group, and family therapy, massage therapy, brain wave optimization, and relapse prevention. South Miami offers free consultations, recommendations and referrals, and will work with the client to create an affordable payment schedule. Fees for treatment are typically half those of other programs.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that health insurance companies provide coverage for certain healthcare “essential benefits,” including treatment for substance use disorders. Insurance rarely covers all rehab costs, however. And what happens to those persons in need of treatment without insurance?
Both the federal government and the State of Florida offer programs to help individuals in financial need get treatment for drug and alcohol dependence, including:
Treatment services in the Miami area may be available at substantially lower rates or totally free-of-charge at a state-funded rehabilitation facility. Such services, however, may be limited to local residents who can demonstrate an inability to pay for treatment elsewhere. Contact the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network for more information.
Medicaid is government funded and administered health insurance primarily for low-income adults and children, and qualifying individuals with disabilities. Coverage through Medicaid for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction was expanded under the ACA, putting it substantially in-line with the act’s requirements for private insurers. In other words, Medicaid recipients are now eligible for substance use treatment services determined to be “medically necessary” as defined by the ACA.
Types of drug and alcohol treatment covered by Medicaid typically include detoxification, outpatient programs, inpatient residential programs, recovery maintenance and relapse services, and certain medications.
Persons 65 years and older, as well some younger persons and individuals suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease, may be eligible for substance use disorder treatment under Medicare. Services must be deemed “reasonable and necessary” and may include, among others, partial hospitalization (PHP), outpatient and inpatient residential treatment programs, drugs for the treatment of opioid dependence, and services provided by qualifying physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and others. Coverage under Medicare may require payment of deductibles and/or copays by the patient.
Drug and alcohol treatment may be available through TRICARE, a health insurance program for active military, retirees, activated guard and reserve members, and their families. Additionally, treatment for eligible drug and alcohol dependant veterans can be obtained through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Alcohol and Drug Dependence Rehabilitation Program.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services (such as treatment for alcohol and substance abuse) to American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Miami’s beautiful beaches, great weather, and abundance of attractions and activities have made it a magnet for individuals from all over the country and around the world seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. The result is a large local drug rehabilitation industry and vigorous recovery support community. If you or someone you love is dealing with a substance abuse problem, and you’re thinking about seeking help, there are plenty of treatment options available in Miami and along the South Florida coast. Keep reading to learn more.