Why Choose The Healing Place

The Healing Place is the top choice for Fort Lauderdale residents due to the high levels of care and attention given to each and every one of our patients. We value the courage it took you to take the steps to get help and enter into treatment which is why you will be provided with therapeutic support that is unparalleled to other rehab programs. Your time with us is precious and we take advantage of every minute you are with us to provide you with a multifaceted approach to healing from addiction. That is why we provide each patient with a unique treatment plan that is customized to meet your individual needs and address your specific underlying reasons for your addiction. Utilizing a treatment format that is a standard cookie cutter approach won’t suffice for a long lasting healing journey. In order to create a long lasting life change into sobriety, you will need to address the traumas and pains of the past that have been impacting your ability to achieve a future of sobriety. 

Your drug or alcohol rehab program will consist of a variety of methods to treatment to ensure that you are applying healing practices not only to your physical wellbeing but to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health. The Healing Place is founded on a faith based addiction treatment model and supports patients in reconnecting with their religion or spirituality. As you go through your treatment program, you will be supported in finding a way to rekindle your spiritual connection. Often, patients will find that a healthy, spiritual connection does wonders for keeping you engaged and focused throughout your recovery program. Another key component to a successful treatment program is incorporating 12 step or SMART recovery groups. By getting familiar with these  group processes as you are in treatment, it will give you a better understanding of how these groups work and build up your comfortability in attending and sharing in these groups. 

A common feeling for most people living with an addiction is that you are  alone in this battle against yourself and your addiction. Entering into a rehab program will help shine the light on the fact that you are no longer alone and that there are others who understand the struggles that you have endured during your drug or alcohol addiction. We work hard to create an environment within our center that facilitates connection and belonging within patients. Through group therapy and activities within our center, you will begin to develop your own community of support that will last far beyond your treatment stay. Our hope is that through your time with us, you will see the power of connection and take what you have learned and apply to your home life by creating a positive support group at home. The antidote to addiction is connection and when you go through any challenges that life throws you way in sobriety having someone to reach out to will help to increase your success in sobriety. 

How Our Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program Works

Alcohol is one of the most commonly used substances for Americans. It is also one of the most addictive substances when misused and abused.  When you have used alcohol for a prolonged period of time,your body becomes physically dependent on it to function at a normal level. Should you abruptly stop using alcohol, your body will have negative responses, also known as withdrawal symptoms, as it tries to fight its way through to function at a normal level. Withdrawal symptoms for alcohol can pose a significant risk to patients and, in some cases, can be life threatening. This is why it is highly recommended that you enter into an alcohol rehab in Fort Lauderdale program that will have onsite doctors and nurses that will monitor your progress and maintain your symptoms to keep you safe and comfortable. 

Common withdrawal symptoms from alcohol are:

• Headaches 
• Nausea 
• Fatigue 
• Tremors 
• Difficulty concentrating
• Increased blood pressure 
• Elevated heart rate 
• Dramatic mood changes 
• Anxiety 
• Depression 

In more severe cases, patients may experience delirium tremens (DT’s) that run the risk of creating life threatening symptoms if not treated effectively by medical professionals. Signs and symptoms for delirium tremens are:

• Seizures 
• Impaired consciousness 
• Visual, audio, or tactile hallucinations 
• Intense feelings of irritability and an inability to manage these severe emotional reactions 
• Severe autonomic hyperactivity which often results in trembling, tachycardia, sweating, and nausea/vomiting. 

If you are experiencing DT’s, it is crucial that you remain in an alcohol detox program where your symptoms can be fully monitored and treated as they arise. 

Once you have completed your alcohol detox program, you will be healthy and able to begin your addiction treatment program. Whether you choose a residential inpatient treatment option or outpatient alcohol rehab, you will have access to the various therapeutic modalities offered within our center. Through specific therapeutic processes, you will learn more about your addictive behaviors while learning methods for relapse prevention and emotional regulation that will maintain your ability to remain sober. Your rehab program is designed to meet your individual needs which means that you will be in control of how long you choose to engage in alcohol addiction treatment. Some patients prefer to have a shorter stay with us as they have family or work commitments that can’t be put on hold for an extended period of time. For those patients, choosing a 30 day rehab stay often fits perfectly within their means and honors their prior commitments. While others may feel they need a prolonged break from their home environment and will choose to stay with us for 60 or 90 days to allow optimal time for healing and growth. 

How Our Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Works

Prescription drugs have made a significant impact on how medical professionals can support patients through some of their most trying medical ailments or conditions. While there have been significant breakthroughs on the ability to manage these conditions with prescriptions, there has also been an increase in individuals developing dependencies and addictions for these highly addictive drugs. 

When you enter into a prescription drug rehab, it is important that you are first placed in a medical detox program as some of these drugs have damaging side effects that can produce highly uncomfortable or unpleasant symptoms. Through the support of physicians and nurses, you will be able to effectively manage these symptoms and be kept at a comfortable level to help keep you focused on your overarching goal of sobriety. 

Common prescription drug withdrawal symptoms are:

• Anxiety
• Depression 
• Insomnia
• Agitation 
• Flu like symptoms 
• Nausea 
• Tremors 
• Hallucinations  
• Seizures 
• Elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate
• Muscle and body aches 

Your safety throughout your detox and rehab program is paramount to us. That is why we ask patients to come to our center to detox so that our staff can monitor your progress and provide you with appropriate medical and psychological interventions. Often, when you have abused prescription medication for an extended period of time, your body becomes physically reliant on the substance to function at a normal pace. Ceasing your use completely will actually pose  a significant threat to your overall well being. For this reason, patients will often begin to wean off of their prescription medication to allow your body a gradual pace to return to a normal, healthy level of functioning. 

As you begin to rebuild your physical health and strength, you will be fit to start your prescription drug rehab program. Often patients that have a prescription drug addiction entered into it by trying to treat a co-occurring disorder. Your treatment program will consist of a dual diagnosis lens where our licensed counselors will help you gain perspective on how your addiction has been negatively affecting your co-occurring disorder. Your therapy will consist of looking at your substance use disorder and other pre-existing disorders separately first. This will help you focus on treating your substance use disorder by freeing yourself from the influence of prescription drugs. When you are of a sound and clear mind, it will allow us to measure a baseline activity for your co-occurring disorder which will help us create a clear path of effective treatment. Through a dual diagnosis program, we often will utilize holistic measures of treatment that will assist you in being able to manage the unpleasant symptoms from your existing medical or psychological condition. These methods can be applied even after you return home to help you mitigate any future symptoms that can arise with your condition. 

Choosing An Addiction Treatment Center Near You

Fort Lauderdale residents have significantly benefited from having easy access to the once in a lifetime experience of addiction treatment within their own backyard. Choosing to enter into The Healing Place will allow you to remain in the picturesque location of south Florida while you focus on your healing journey. Our facility boasts a quiet, private location with ample outdoor space for you to engage in conversations with other patients, practice meditation, or even just relax with a good book. The environment we set is one of comfortability and relaxation as we believe those are crucial to a healthy recovery. 

There is plenty of space for patients to kick back and relax within our facility in the common areas located all around our building. There are large living spaces where you can enjoy a movie night with other residents or enjoy the dining space where you will share meals with other patients. 

At the end of the day, you can retreat to your cozy bedroom that offers a private ensuite bathroom attached to each room. In all of our rooms, there are tv’s mounted so that patients can retire to their room and put their feet up and relax. 

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

One of the leading questions we receive from patients is how much their rehab program will cost. We firmly believe that addiction treatment should be a right and is not considered a privilege. Our hope is to break down any financial barriers that may be in the way of you achieving your goals for sobriety. 

For patients that have insurance, we encourage you to speak with one of our admission specialists who will work with you and your insurance company to find optimal coverage. The Healing Place accepts most major insurance plans. Should your insurance not cover your rehab stay, we will work to develop a payment plan that will best suit your needs and fit perfectly within your budget. 

Holistic Addiction Therapy in Fort Lauderdale 

One of the pillars of our addiction treatment plan is focusing on helping individuals from addiction in all avenues of their being. This includes healing physically, emotionally, and mentally from the pains of your addiction. In order to facilitate this level of healing, it requires a holistic lens to treatment that encompasses different modalities of addiction treatment not offered in industry standard facilities. 

Holistic treatment begins at the very beginning with you as you embark on your detox process. By adjusting the focus of your detox from just merely the physical addiction and looking closer at all natural ways to heal, you will have a greater success rate in your overarching sobriety goals. Holistic detox treatment works to target the psychological and emotional symptoms that can be produced during your withdrawal stage. It has been reported that patients feel a significant increase in their ability to manage feelings of anxiety, panic attacks, and depression when utilizing these holistic measures of treatment. Patients that have previous concerns with pain management have also reported an increase in ability to manage their pain without the use of substances. 

Methods of holistic treatment that are utilized within The Healing Place are:

• Acupuncture: This method has been used in Chinese medicine for years. It helps to reduce feelings of anxiety or depression while also helping patients manage their pain levels. 
• Aromatherapy: Tapping into your sense of smell can actually significantly improve your mood functioning. Aromatherapy has been proven to support patients in reducing their anxiety while also improving their ability to rest and relax.  
• Massage Therapy: This is a common method of pain management that gives patients the pain relief they are looking for without having to turn to drugs. Massage therapy often combines aromatherapy with the use of essential oils. This combination supports patients in reducing their levels of anxiety or depression. 
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage: This is a specialized form of massage therapy that targets your lymphatic system by flushing out toxins from your lymph nodes. This helps to improve your immune system functioning and foster recovery and growth. 
• Nutrition: Often at the height of your addiction, it is common to become malnourished. Implementing healthy, well rounded meals into your daily routine will help to increase your overall wellbeing including your digestive functioning, skin quality, and improve sleep patterns. 

Aftercare- What Happens After Rehab

Recovering from addiction is a lifelong process. While you learn the tools for recovery in treatment, the real test becomes when you return home. We want to offer our patients the necessary support you need to apply what you have learned within our facility to your home life. That is why we offer our patients an aftercare program that will provide you with the extended care you need when you transition back home. There are multiple options for aftercare that will be sure to meet your individual needs for support and guidance as you take the first steps into your new life in recovery. 

• Sober living residence: Patients who want a slow transition out of inpatient rehab will choose to enter into a sober living house. This will provide you with a similar structure and routine that you are used to from inpatient treatment while allowing you the freedom to slowly reintegrate back into the outside world. 
• Outpatient programs: This option allows patients to return home while still receiving support from our counselors as you attend the center for therapeutic sessions for a set number of weeks. 
• Support groups: Many patients find success in joining support groups when they return home as it begins to expand your circle of support. Whether you choose to attend AA or SMART recovery meetings, these will provide you with facilitated groups that discuss relevant sobriety related topics while also encouraging you to branch out and make more sober connections. 

Sober Friendly Things To Do In Fort Lauderdale

A common concern we hear from patients is what they will do for fun when they get sober. The answer we always have is that the world just begins to open up with the abundance of opportunities available all around you now that you are sober. Here are some examples of exciting, fun opportunities to engage in sober friendly attractions in Fort Lauderdale.

Enjoy the warm Florida sun as you take the sights of the majestic flamingos at Flamingo Gardens. 

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3750 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, FL 33330, United States

Expand on your knowledge of art and culture at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale 

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1 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States

Get outside and enjoy the picturesque setting of Florida at the Hugh Taylor Birch State park. Here you will see wildlife such as gophers and tortoises and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and fishing. 

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3109 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States

Find out more about butterflies and reptiles while experiencing their local habitat at the Secret Woods Nature Center. 

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2701 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States

Take an exhilarating ride through an everglades swamp tour 

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3500 Everglades Pkwy, Florida 33327, United States

What Does Treatment Look Like At The Healing Place?

At The Healing Place, we pride ourselves in providing a rehab program that is unlike any other. Your treatment programs will consist of attending individual and group therapy sessions to support you in gaining perspective and understanding on what has been fuelling your addiction. When you are not in therapy sessions, you will be offered various educational and group activities that will teach you the skills for preventing potential relapse in the future. Our staff respect and honor the time that you are putting into your healing process and want to provide you with ample time to rest and rejuvenate. You have a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces that will be sure to foster a sense of calm and peace within. 

Contact one of the friendly staff at The Healing Place today to find out when you can take the first step towards the new life of sobriety you have always wanted.