Detox Centers in Lakeland, FL
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Treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, FL
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Going to detox and rehab in Lakeland
Types of addiction treatment available within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida
While there are a total of 199 different treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida, you may have to travel outside of your local area for detox or rehab.
Detox is often the first type of addiction treatment someone will go through. Detox usually lasts between 3 and 7 days and helps keep you safe and comfortable during withdrawal while also getting you ready for other types of addiction treatment. Of the 199 addiction treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida, 58 offer detox in one or more of the following settings:
- Inpatient (non-hospital) detox: 27
- Hospital inpatient detox: 18
- Outpatient detox: 27
After detox, many people continue their recovery in rehab. Where detox focuses on medical stability and safety, rehab focuses on behavioral therapy and programming that will help you maintain your recovery. 190 of the 199 treatment center(s) within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida offer rehab. More specifically:
- 70 offer inpatient rehab
- 151 offer outpatient rehab
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Paying for detox or rehab within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida
You can pay for detox or rehab a number of ways. If you plan to Pay for detox or rehab with insurance:
- 144 accept private insurance
- 64 accept state-funded insurance
- 75 accept military-based insurance
If you plan to Pay for treatment privately, 190 treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida accept cash or other forms of private payment for treatment.
2 treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida, offer free detox or rehab.
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Calling local detox centers and rehab programs within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida
After you have a general idea of your treatment needs and know how you will pay for treatment, a common next step is to call and talk to a few treatment centers within 120 miles of Lakeland, Florida.
You can also call a local detox hotline or a national hotline like the one offered by American Addiction Centers (AAC).
If you are looking for more information but are not ready to speak on the phone, AAC also offers a free text support service as well as an easy way to check your insurance coverage online.
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Lakeland, FL Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Lakeland, FL
Behavioral health disorders, which includes substance use disorders and mental illnesses, are the top health concern in Polk County, Florida, which is home to the city of Lakeland.1
In 2019, results from a Polk County community health survey showed more than 63% of local residents felt that drug abuse was a problem in their community.2 Alcohol and opioid misuse are especially problematic. In 2016, an estimated 12.2% of Polk County adults reported that they engaged regularly in heavy alcohol use and binge drinking.2 In 2018, there were 188 drug overdose deaths in Polk County—36% of which were caused by opioids like heroin and oxycodone.2
From 2019 to 2020, the number of drug overdose deaths in Polk County increased by 39% from 140 to 195.3 According to the director of specialty services of an addiction treatment center in Lakeland, a high number of local patients in recovery relapsed near the beginning of 2020 when COVID-related closures led to the shutdown of drug and alcohol support group meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).3 Fortunately, Lakeland is one of several cities in Polk County that will receive extra funding over the next 17 years to address its ongoing opioid crisis.4
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and lives in Lakeland, please know there are many nearby drug and alcohol rehab centers that can help.
Lakeland, FL Detox and Rehab Availability
Access to health services is currently one of the top 3 health priority concerns for Polk County.2 Fortunately, there are many addiction treatment centers located in and around Lakeland, including 2 dedicated opioid treatment programs (OTPs).5 Lakeland will also soon be home to a new, large 3-building inpatient and outpatient behavioral health center that will provide 96 beds to local residents with substance abuse and mental health disorders.6
There are currently 14 behavioral health treatment centers in Lakeland that offer substance abuse and mental health services.7 This represents 66% of all behavioral health facilities in Polk County.7 In addition to its 2 OTPs, Lakeland has 26 buprenorphine practitioners who are licensed to prescribe this medication to those in recovery from opioid use disorder.7 This represents 70% of all buprenorphine doctors in Polk County.7
People in Lakeland who are interested in seeking addiction treatment can also explore their treatment options in neighboring cities of Tampa or Orlando, which are roughly 36 miles and 60 miles away, respectively.
Lakeland, FL Drug and Alcohol Support Groups
AA, NA, and Cocaine Anonymous are some of the many self-help support groups for addiction that can help people stay engaged with their recovery.8 Peer support groups like AA and NA can provide ongoing communal support and encouragement to those in recovery from substance use disorders.8
Lakeland is home to dozens of in-person and virtual AA and NA meetings that take place 7 days a week at different times of the day. A complete list of AA meetings can be found on the Heartland Intergroup AA website, while a complete list of NA meetings can be found on the Heartland Area of NA website.9, 10 AA and NA meetings are free to attend, and require no obligation.
Sources:
- Central Florida Development Council. (2020, September 18). The Health of Polk: Mental Health.
- Florida Department of Health in Polk County. (2020, May). 2020 Polk County Community Health Assessment.
- Lee, R. (2021, August 11). Overdose deaths in Polk County were up in 2020. Specialists don’t see it getting better.
- Wyatt, D. (2021, December 1). After national settlement, Polk County to receive $17 million to address opioid crisis.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Opioid Treatment Program Directory.
- Central Florida Development Council. (2019, December 2). New Behavioral Health Center Will Benefit Polk County in Many Ways.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). Find a Facility.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse. (n.d.). What about 12-step programs—Do they work?
- Heartland Intergroup. (n.d.). Meetings.
- Heartland Area of Narcotics Anonymous. (2022). Meeting Search.
