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Punta Gorda, Florida Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers

Punta Gorda, FL has several nearby treatment choices including: 0 medicare program, 3 inpatient drug rehabs, 4 drug rehabs that take private insurance like Cigna, 1 detox center, 3 outpatient rehabs.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs Serving the Punta Gorda, Florida Area:

    alcohol rehab program - Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare FL
    1700 Education Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950
    941-639-8300


    Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare has been providing ongoing recovery treatment and rehab services to residents of the Punta Gorda area. Today, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare provides services like substance abuse counseling approach, brief intervention approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, anger management, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and others in keeping with its philosophy of following rehabilitation treatments that work best to help clients achieve recovery.

    This drug and alcohol rehab program also believes that individual care for each client is the best way to provide them with the best form of treatment. Services are available in the following settings - intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient addiction treatment centers, long term drug rehab facilities, short term drug and alcohol rehab centers, detoxification programs and others.

    For long term abstinence, sobriety and full recovery Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare offers an aftercare program. Lastly, Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare accepts private health insurance, cash or self-payment, medicaid, medicare, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, other state funds and others as payment forms.

    alcohol rehab program - Compass Center FL
    2208 Castillo Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950
    941-639-5535 x7100


    Compass Center has been providing ongoing recovery care and rehab services to the residents of Punta Gorda, Florida and those living within the surrounding communities. Today, Compass Center offers services like substance abuse counseling approach, brief intervention approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, anger management, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and others in keeping with its belief of following rehab treatments that work best to help people achieve recovery.

    This alcohol and drug rehab facility also believes that individual care for each client is the best way to provide them with the best form of treatment. Services are available in the following settings - intensive outpatient treatment, inpatient rehabs, long term addiction treatment centers, short term drug abuse treatment, inpatient detoxification facilities and others.

    For long term abstinence, sobriety and full recovery Compass Center offers an aftercare program. Lastly, Compass Center accepts private medical insurance, cash or self-payment, medicare, medicaid, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, other state funds and others as forms of payment.

    drug rehab program - Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services FL
    4678 Tamiami Trail
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33980
    941-979-5023


    Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services has been providing ongoing recovery treatment and rehab services to people who live in the Punta Gorda, FL. area. Today, Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services offers services like substance abuse counseling approach, brief intervention approach, contingency management/motivational incentive, anger management, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and others in line with its belief of following rehabilitation treatments that work best to help people achieve recovery.

    This drug and alcohol rehab also believes the best form of treatment to ensure success is to offer individualized care. Services are available in the following settings - outpatient individual counseling, inpatient drug addiction treatment, long term treatment programs, short term drug rehab facilities, detox centers and others.

    Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services also offers aftercare programs to ensure that its clients achieve positive outcomes both in the short and in the long term. Lastly, Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services accepts private insurance, cash or self-payment, medicaid, medicare, sliding fee scale, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, other state funds and others as payment forms.

    SalusCare Transitional Living Center (TLC)CARF AccreditedSAMHSA

    drug rehab facility - SalusCare FL
    2516 Grand Avenue
    Fort Myers, FL. 33901
    239-338-2977

    SalusCare is 19.6 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida

    SalusCare is a Fort Myers, Florida based not-for-profit mental health and substance abuse service provider incorporated in 2013 after the merger of Lee Mental Health Center and Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS). SalusCare has seven locations to serve you throughout Southwest Florida. Our fees are affordable and may be adjusted to the means of our patients based on household income. SalusCare accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Visa, MasterCard and some major health insurance providers. Please call us beforehand to verify that your insurance is accepted. SalusCare provides services for all regardless of disability or handicap. Accommodations will be provided upon request. All substance abuse programs and most mental health services are accredited by CARF International, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.

      Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment


      What is the 12 step method for treating addiction?

      "The 12-step method for treating addiction is a structured, peer-based approach that originated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s. Since then, it has been adapted for various other substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), and Overeaters Anonymous (OA), among others. The method is based on a set of guiding principles, known as the 12 steps, that outline a path to recovery, personal growth, and spiritual development.

      The 12 steps of the method are as follows:

      1. Admitting powerlessness over the addiction and recognizing that one's life has become unmanageable.
      2. Believing that a higher power (interpreted by each individual according to their beliefs) can restore sanity and provide support in recovery.
      3. Deciding to turn one's will and life over to the care of the higher power.
      4. Conducting a thorough and honest moral inventory of oneself.
      5. Admitting to oneself, the higher power, and another person the exact nature of one's wrongs and shortcomings.
      6. Being ready to have the higher power remove these defects of character.
      7. Humbly asking the higher power to remove one's shortcomings.
      8. Making a list of all the people harmed by one's addiction and being willing to make amends to them.
      9. Making direct amends to those harmed, whenever possible, except when doing so would cause harm to them or others.
      10. Continuing to take personal inventory and promptly admitting when one is wrong.
      11. Seeking to improve one's conscious contact with the higher power through prayer and meditation, asking for knowledge of the higher power's will and the strength to carry it out.
      12. Having experienced a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, carrying the message to others struggling with addiction and practicing these principles in all aspects of life.

      The 12-step method emphasizes the importance of peer support, mutual aid, and the sharing of personal experiences as a means of overcoming addiction. Participants typically attend regular meetings, where they share their stories, listen to others, and work through the steps at their own pace. Many 12-step programs also encourage members to find a sponsor, an experienced member who has worked through the steps and can provide guidance, support, and accountability during the recovery process."


      What is drug addiction commonly called in the mental health fields?

      In the mental health field, drug addiction is commonly referred to as a "Substance Use Disorder" (SUD). This term is used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.

      A Substance Use Disorder is defined as a pattern of behaviors characterized by an inability to control or cut down on use, spending a lot of time obtaining the substance, craving the substance, failing to fulfill obligations at work, school, or home due to substance use, and continuing to use the substance despite knowing it's causing physical or psychological harm.

      Substance Use Disorders can be further categorized based on the specific substance involved, such as Alcohol Use Disorder, Opioid Use Disorder, Cannabis Use Disorder, and so forth. The severity of the disorder is also assessed (mild, moderate, or severe) based on the number of diagnostic criteria met by an individual.

      It's worth noting that this terminology emphasizes the understanding of drug addiction as a medical disorder, rather than a moral failing or a matter of willpower. This shift in language is part of a larger effort to reduce stigma and promote a more compassionate, effective approach to treatment.


      What is the most common substance abuse disorder?

      The most common substance use disorder globally is alcohol use disorder (AUD). This disorder, often referred to as alcoholism, is characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

      Alcohol use disorder is defined by the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of eleven criteria, within a 12-month period.

      The criteria include issues like spending a lot of time drinking, or recovering from drinking, giving up important social or recreational activities in favor of drinking, developing a tolerance (needing to drink more to achieve the desired effect), experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, and continuing to drink even when it's causing physical or psychological problems.

      It's important to note that substance use disorders can develop with the use of many different substances, including illicit drugs like cocaine or heroin, and legal substances like alcohol or prescription medications. The prevalence of these disorders can vary by region and demographic group.

      Regardless of the substance involved, these disorders can have serious impacts on individuals' physical and mental health, relationships, and ability to work or study. Treatment can often help people with substance use disorders to recover and lead healthy lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, don't hesitate to seek professional help.

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