Addiction Treatment Facilities in Florida

Florida Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers

Florida has 725 drug rehab facilities in the state that were treating 57,335 patients as of March 2019, according to SAMHSA. These facilities include

Specific demographics can also receive tailored treatment from the treatment facilities in the state: Everyone from adolescents to adults, pregnant and postpartum women to seniors, veterans to members of the LGBT community can receive recovery support that takes their unique needs into consideration.

Florida Drug Rehab Breakdown

• Demographic Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Patients with co-occurring mental health disorders: 56.1 percent
• Adult women: 49.5 percent
• Adult men: 49.4 percent
• Patients who have suffered domestic abuse: 32.8 percent
• Veterans: 31.2 percent
• Seniors: 29.8 percent
• LGBT community members: 27.4 percent
• Pregnant or postpartum women: 27.3 percent
• Adolescents: 20.7 percent
• Active duty military: 20.3 percent
• Payment Options Breakdown (By percentage of drug rehab facilities):
• Cash or self-payment: 95.6 percent
• Private insurance: 74.1 percent
• Sliding fee: 59.2 percent
• Medicaid: 40.8 percent
• Federal military insurance: 37.8 percent
• Minimal charge or no-charge treatment for patients in need: 37.2 percent
• Medicare: 25.8 percent
• ITU funds: 8.7 percent
• Free treatment: 1.7 percent

The result of these multiple treatment and payment options is easier access to recovery services for many patients within Florida.

Treatment Approaches in Florida

12 Step

12-step recovery programs utilize 12 principles, regular member meetings, and a structured approach to help patients achieve a lasting recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous is the most famous of these programs, but there are others that address other forms of substance abuse. These programs have a strong success rate and are often utilized after rehab in order to help patients maintain their recovery over the long term. In Florida, 73.2 percent of treatment facilities in the state offer 12-step facilitation for patients.

Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring

When individuals suffer from both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder, they are said to have a dual diagnosis. According to SAMHSA reporting, having a mental illness puts people at a greater risk of suffering from a substance abuse disorder as well. In 2019, 9.5 million Americans had a dual diagnosis, according to a SAMHSA report. Florida has 407 treatment facilities that serve patients who have a dual diagnosis.

Detox

Detox facilities provide patients with medical supervision while the addictive substances leave their bodies. Safety and comfort are priorities during the detox process, and these facilities can help prepare patients for rehab. In Florida, the majority of detox services are available in residential settings, where 13 percent of inpatient programs provide this service. Outpatient and hospital programs also offer detox services for patients who need it.

Short-Term Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab provides a residential setting where patients can receive intensive therapy and 24/7 support as they seek to overcome complex or severe addiction. Programs that last less than 30 days are referred to as short-term inpatient rehab, and 18.2 percent of facilities in Florida offer this type of rehab program.

Long-Term Residential Rehab

Inpatient drug rehab that lasts longer than 30 days is referred to as long-term residential rehab. USed for the most severe addictions, these programs make up 19.7 percent of treatment facilities in Florida.

Rehab Costs In Florida

Rehab costs in Florida vary based upon a number of factors, including the following:

• Rehab program
• Therapy
• Aftercare
• Treatment approaches
• Insurance coverage
• And more

Florida facilities offer many payment options to make these costs more affordable, even for patients who lack the financial resources to pay out of pocket for their recovery. Here is a look at some of the most common:

Private Health Insurance for Addiction Rehab

Private health insurance is usually available through employment or the Affordable Care Act's insurance exchange. While private insurance companies and coverages can vary widely, most policies will provide at least some coverage for drug rehab services. Patients with private insurance can find many Florida facilities that take their insurance, since 74.1 percent of these programs take this form of payment. Patients can talk with their addiction recovery program and their insurance company to determine the exact amount of coverage they can expect.

Medicaid and Medicare for Addiction Rehab

Low-income individuals and families can receive health insurance through the federal government's Medicaid and Medicare programs. These programs typically fully cover drug treatment for patients who meet certain income thresholds. In Florida, 40.8 percent of facilities accept Medicaid and 25.8 percent accept Medicare.

Uninsured Addiction Rehab

Patients sometimes cannot afford private insurance but make too much for Medicaid and Medicare. These individuals, along with others who struggle to pay for rehab, still have options for drug treatment in Florida.

Sliding Scale Payments

Sliding scale payments refer to discounts that drug rehab facilities offer for patients with lower incomes. This approach can make a center's services available even for patients who are lacking in financial resources. In Florida, 59.2 percent of drug rehab facilities provide sliding scale payments for patients in need.

Free drug rehab

There is also a small percentage (1.5 percent) of facilities in Florida that offer free drug treatment to every patient. In addition, 37.2 percent of Florida rehab programs offer their services at no charge or minimal charge for patients who cannot otherwise afford to pay for their recovery. Facilities may offer these services thanks to donations, or other funds from outside sources that the center to use to cover treatment for patients who need the financial support.

Addiction counselors can be a great support to patients seeking financial support for their recovery. These counselors can evaluate patients' recovery needs and help them to find programs that are financially feasible for their particular situation.

Florida Drug Treatment Overview

Florida drug treatment has a number of pros and cons. Here is a look at some of the most important:

Pros

Detox services are relatively common within Florida, compared to other states, making it easier for patients to take this first step toward a successful recovery.

37.8 percent of facilities accept federal military insurance, putting recovery within reach of military members and their families.

Florida provides beds and childcare for patients who are accompanied by their children.

Florida provides support for every part of the recovery process to make it possible for patients to receive the healing they need for a long-lasting recovery.

Cons

More than half (54.8 percent) of facilities are private for-profit facilities, which can translate into higher costs and fewer low-income payment options for patients.

The designated bed utilization rate in Florida is over 100 percent, which could indicate that patients may have difficulty getting a bed when they seek drug treatment in the state.

Free and low-income payment options for patients are limited in Florida, with only 37.2 percent of facilities offering sliding scale services, and 1.5 percent offering free treatment.

Florida Drug Use Statistics

Florida struggles with a drug addiction problem, just as do many states throughout the country. Here is a look at some of its most important statistics:

From the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics:

• 5,268 people in Florida die from overdose deaths every year.
• Florida overdose death rates are 23.19 percent greater than the national average.
• 7.49 percent of national drug overdose deaths occur in Florida.

From the SAMHSA:

• 41,828 individuals over the age of 12 were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Florida in 2020.
• 13.7 percent of these admissions were for heroin.
• 11.3 percent of these admissions were for other opiates.
• 53.8 percent of admissions for other opiates were for people between the ages of 26 and 40.