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Fort Lauderdale is one of the busiest cruise-ship ports in the world. It’s a hot-spot for tourists. And its proximity to the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Caribbean makes it an active site for drug trafficking.
With all the national, port, and international activity here, drug enforcement is far more difficult. Realistically, it’s virtually impossible to stop all the trafficking. But drug overdoses are claiming too many lives. In 2021, there were 775 fatal overdoses in Broward County. So, we need to focus on education and prevention programs.
The residents of Fort Lauderdale need to truly understand the dangers of drug use and have resources available to help them make good choices when drugs inevitably cross their path.
~ Kerry Nenn
How Expensive is Drug Rehab in Fort Lauderdale?
The cost of Fort Lauderdale alcohol rehabs can vary greatly. One of the factors that will impact the price tag is the type of care you receive. Types of treatment for drug and alcohol addiction include:
- Detoxification treatment (sometimes with medication)
- Residential inpatient programs where you stay overnight at the facility
- Short-term and long-term outpatient care
- Telehealth services
- Ongoing counseling therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy
The type of treatment is not the only factor contributing to the cost. Some facilities are funded by the state and can offer free care to patients. Other rehabs provide luxurious amenities and cost thousands of dollars.
Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Florida State-Specific Tables.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (n.d.). Drinking Levels Defined | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (nih.gov). National Institutes of Health.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. (2021). Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help.National Institutes of Health.
- Broward County Sheriff’s Office. (2020). Department of Community Programs.
- The Florida Legislature. (2021). Florida 2021 Statutes.