Introduction and Basic Services

The Florida House Detox is an upscale detox facility located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. One of the many treatment centers in the rehab mecca of southern Florida, itt offers adult men and women safe and comfortable medical detox for a variety of substances in conjunction with its sister facility, The Florida House Experience. In addition to the medical aspect of treatment, there is also an educational element and assistance finding the most suitable residential treatment right after the detox process is complete.

Facility and Meals

The 20-bed clinical facility aims to provide the highest level of comfort during this initial stage of recovery. The bedrooms are semi-private with an adjacent private full bathroom. Each room is fully furnished with comfortable full beds, a TV and spacious living quarters. The entire facility was recently remodeled and offers new appliances throughout. There is also a common game room area, lounges and an outdoor patio.

All meals are prepared on site by a chef who is able to not only accommodate dietary needs but also specific food requests from clientele.

Treatment Protocol and Team

The detox process at Florida House Detox usually takes between five and seven days. During this time the clients are medically monitored by staff to ensure the safest and most comfortable experience possible. There are group sessions during the day, and once the client is stabilized and feels up to it, he or she is welcome to attend. Group therapy at Florida House Detox focuses on coping with the beginning stages of recovery and addressing what the client may be experiencing both physically and mentally. There are also 12-step meetings on site every evening.

During this initial stage, CBT and DBT approaches are utilized. There is also an emphasis on relapse prevention and aftercare planning. In most cases, this entails clients meeting with staff to help determine whether or not an intensive, longer term residential treatment program would be suitable. Dual diagnosis support is also offered and medication management services can be provided by a consulting psychiatrist who is available several times a week.

There is a family program offered at the sister facility, and involvement at this stage is also encouraged. Family members and loved ones are able to contact the facility for check in, and staff can offer guidance in the form of support meetings within their community.

Staff is a combination of clinical and medical staff, including Master's-level LCSWs, LADCs, medical doctors, psychologists and RNs who specialize in addiction.

Summary

The medical detox process through Florida House Detox is as comfortable and safe as it gets, and the structured daily schedule provides a solid foundation for the early stages of recovery. There is an added advantage for clients who would like to be readily connected to a residential treatment program though The Florida House Experience. The Florida House network is an invaluable member of the southern Florida recovery community.

Florida House Detox

504 South Federal Highway

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

(888) 342-1456

Florida House Detox Cost: $5,000 (per week); insurance accepted. Find Florida House Detox on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+