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Drug Rehab in Punta Gorda

Having difficulties with any type of drug addiction is a hefty burden to carry, and one which comes with a lot of consequences if left unresolved. Persons with the greatest of intentions who want to quit usually try and do so numerous times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are causes why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these factors are what make drug rehab in Punta Gorda a more effective and verified method of beating drug addiction.

The positive aspects of a drug rehab in Punta Gorda include having the support and tools at hand to fix any issues and challenges that may arise through detox and withdrawal, as well as the chance to address the real troubles that triggered drug addiction which are usually not physical ones at all. For example, many men and women become involved in substance abuse to mask and keep away from significant problems in their lives. If one only attempts to overcome the physical cravings and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the mental and emotional problems, that once resolved, will assure long-term sobriety.

Once a particular person comes to terms with the fact that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next move is deciding on the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug treatment programs don't require any form of inpatient stay and provide services on an outpatient basis for example. At this type of drug rehab the particular person gets treatment in the course of the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may seem convenient, it will not offer the appropriate treatment environment for a person who needs to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most verified and effective treatment settings are those which call for an inpatient or residential stay, so that the person can concentrate entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day interruptions and drug addiction triggers.

For instance, someone or some situation in one's environment could be the actual cause of one's drug use. If the individual returns to this each day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also varying lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehabilitation programs, with treatment curriculums which range from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, an individual who is intent on resolving addiction problems once and for all should stay in drug rehab as long as it requires. A month in treatment is hardly enough time to even recover physically from continual substance abuse. A significant amount of time is needed, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal psychologically and emotionally so that one can truly make a clean start once treatment is finished.

The cost of drug rehab can differ substantially of course, depending on the facilities supplied, length of stay, etc. While expense should never be an impediment to receiving life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is inclined to exhaust all assets and it can be tricky to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Luckily, most private drug treatment programs accept many varieties of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehabilitation programs will even work with people to either provide payment assistance or supply a sliding fee scale based mostly off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted individuals and their loved ones will find that treatment counselors are more than ready to help present solutions and support to get the logistical and financial concerns resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If an individual you know is addicted to drugs but will not readily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet successful method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Punta Gorda work closely with professional drug interventionists who are educated and experienced in getting individuals to treatment successfully. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and understand the gift that is being supplied to them which can help them make a healthier and fruitful life for themselves.

If you or someone you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any concerns answered and any support needed to get the course of action started right away. The quicker the person is in drug rehab, the sooner they can be back in the game of life and winning.


Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Punta Gorda, Florida:

  • Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC
    Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    4678 Tamiami Trail
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33980

    If you would like to contact Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC, you can reach them at 941-979-5023.

    Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc
    Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1700 Education Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950

    If you would like to contact Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc, you can reach them at 941-639-8300 x2309.

    Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc
    Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Drug Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    2208 Castilla Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950

    If you would like to contact Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc, you can reach them at 941-639-5535 x7114.

    Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare
    Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare is a Drug Rehab Service that is located at:

    1700 Education Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950

    If you would like to contact Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare, you can reach them at 941-639-8300.

    Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Riverside Behavioral Center
    Riverside Behavioral Center is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    733 East Olympia Avenue
    Punta Gorda, FL. 33950

    If you would like to contact Riverside Behavioral Center, you can reach them at 941-637-2474.

    Riverside Behavioral Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Lighthouse Addiction Services
    8.9 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Lighthouse Addiction Services is a Drug Addiction Treatment Center that is located at:

    3596 Tamiami Trail
    Port Charlotte, FL. 33952

    If you would like to contact Lighthouse Addiction Services, you can reach them at 941-255-5900.

    Lighthouse Addiction Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • SalusCare
    18.5 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    SalusCare is a Drug Recovery Facility that is located at:

    1105 Cultural Park Boulevard
    Cape Coral, FL. 33990

    If you would like to contact SalusCare, you can reach them at 239-275-3222.

    SalusCare offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Major Impact Inc
    19.3 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Major Impact Inc is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    1960 Velasco Street
    Fort Myers, FL. 33916

    If you would like to contact Major Impact Inc, you can reach them at 239-226-4357.

    Major Impact Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Florida Center for Early Childhood
    19.5 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Florida Center for Early Childhood is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    6929 Outreach Way
    North Port, FL. 34287

    If you would like to contact Florida Center for Early Childhood, you can reach them at 941-371-8820.

    Florida Center for Early Childhood offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Tri County Counseling and Life
    20.4 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Tri County Counseling and Life is a Drug Treatment Program that is located at:

    12543 Tamiam Trail South
    North Port, FL. 34287

    If you would like to contact Tri County Counseling and Life, you can reach them at 941-876-3060.

    Tri County Counseling and Life offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Aim Target Programs Inc
    21.1 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Aim Target Programs Inc is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    3677 Central Avenue
    Fort Myers, FL. 33901

    If you would like to contact Aim Target Programs Inc, you can reach them at 239-939-3363.

    Aim Target Programs Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment
  • Lutheran Services Florida Inc
    21.1 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Lutheran Services Florida Inc is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    3615 Central Avenue
    Fort Myers, FL. 33901

    If you would like to contact Lutheran Services Florida Inc, you can reach them at 239-278-5400.

    Lutheran Services Florida Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Medicaid, Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Therese M Reynolds MA LMHC NCC
    21.6 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Therese M Reynolds MA LMHC NCC is a Substance Abuse Treatment Program that is located at:

    3949 Evans Avenue
    Fort Myers, FL. 33901

    If you would like to contact Therese M Reynolds MA LMHC NCC, you can reach them at 239-936-1796.

    Therese M Reynolds MA LMHC NCC offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • SalusCare Inc
    21.8 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    SalusCare Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    2789 Ortiz Avenue
    Fort Myers, FL. 33905

    If you would like to contact SalusCare Inc, you can reach them at 239-275-3222.

    SalusCare Inc offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • White Sands Treatment Center
    21.8 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    White Sands Treatment Center is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    1870 Colonial Boulevard
    Fort Myers, FL. 33907

    If you would like to contact White Sands Treatment Center, you can reach them at 954-205-4613.

    White Sands Treatment Center offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Outpatient, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Pathways Human Services of Florida
    24 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Pathways Human Services of Florida is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    12424 Brantley Commons Court
    Fort Myers, FL. 33907

    If you would like to contact Pathways Human Services of Florida, you can reach them at 239-332-8009.

    Pathways Human Services of Florida offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare
  • Omega Centre
    24.1 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Omega Centre is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    8695 College Parkway
    Fort Myers, FL. 33919

    If you would like to contact Omega Centre, you can reach them at 239-489-4705.

    Omega Centre offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Lee Memorial Behavioral Health Center
    24.1 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Lee Memorial Behavioral Health Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    12550 New Brittany Boulevard
    Fort Myers, FL. 33907

    If you would like to contact Lee Memorial Behavioral Health Center, you can reach them at 239-343-9180.

    Lee Memorial Behavioral Health Center offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers
    24.2 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers is a Drug Treatment Service that is located at:

    12553 New Brittany Boulevard
    Fort Myers, FL. 33907

    If you would like to contact Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers, you can reach them at 239-939-5504.

    Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Spanish
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Park Royal Hospital
    27.2 miles from Punta Gorda, Florida
    Park Royal Hospital is a Drug Treatment Facility that is located at:

    9241 Park Royal Drive
    Fort Myers, FL. 33908

    If you would like to contact Park Royal Hospital, you can reach them at 239-985-2700.

    Park Royal Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)