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Alternatives in Treatment

Closed: Boca Raton, Florida
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About Alternatives in Treatment

Alternatives in Treatment, in West Palm Beach, Florida, is an integrative, 12 step focused addiction recovery center for adults. They provide medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Specialized programs for persons with co-occurring mental health disorders, young adults, and LGBTQ+ persons are available.

Clients in the detox program receive round the clock medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially dangerous medical complications.

The inpatient program at Alternatives in Treatment allows clients to focus on their recovery in a secluded, resort like setting on eight acres and featuring premium amenities, including private rooms and a swimming pool. While in inpatient care, clients participate in intensive individual, group, and family counseling as well as recovery-focused life skills training, including courses in coping, self-care, wellness, stress and anger management, trauma recovery, and relapse prevention. Their personalized treatment plans include evidence-based complementary therapies, including experiential and exercise therapy.

The outpatient and aftercare programs at Alternatives in Treatment promote long-term sobriety through a robust continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Levels of care include intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and aftercare services emphasizing successful workforce, family, and community reintegration. Peer coaching, 12 step program induction, career counseling, and medical, mental health, and social services referrals are available.

Alternatives in Treatment is accredited by CARF, the Joint Commission, and NAATP. They accept self-pay and private insurance.

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Latest Reviews

Sarah Stogner
3 months ago on Google
5
I learned a lot here. Just be quiet and go with the flow.
Robert Price
4 months ago on Google
1
Have severe ptsd, staf Anthony and eric retraumtized me by reaptedly breaking into my room flashing their torchlight in my face, and yelling at me to pee for them
Kaleigh Weaver
4 months ago on Google
5
This place helped me in ways I can not put into words. Def recommend for any one struggling with addiction or mental health.
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Accepted Insurance

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Alternatives in Treatment works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

The intensive outpatient treatment program is a treatment solution that allows the patient to live his/her daily life, but still obtain treatment to fight against an addiction. In IOP, they meet approximately three times a week for about eight weeks with a primary therapist. Each treatment session lasts about three hours, during which time they will obtain basic treatment and review their goals and treatment plan. The duration of the treatment plan can vary depending on their own needs.

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

When a person has alcohol use disorder (AUD), also referred to as alcoholism or alcohol addiction, they experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. This physical dependence results from overuse of alcohol, which may be used as a coping mechanism or escape. Individuals who have AUD can overcome the alcohol addiction through alcohol rehab in Florida. This treatment process involves essential therapy and supports to help the individual achieve and maintain recovery.

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

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Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes

Reviews of Alternatives in Treatment

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3.87 (145 reviews)
Sarah Stogner
3 months ago
5

I learned a lot here. Just be quiet and go with the flow.

Robert Price
4 months ago
1

Have severe ptsd, staf Anthony and eric retraumtized me by reaptedly breaking into my room flashing their torchlight in my face, and yelling at me to pee for them

Kaleigh Weaver
4 months ago
5

This place helped me in ways I can not put into words. Def recommend for any one struggling with addiction or mental health.

高橋真明
4 months ago
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I'm sharing this under a different name, but trust that my experience is real. This facility is MUCH more addiction oriented than mental health. (However, during my stay, at least 4 people had relapsed while still in the program.) I was there for mental health only. I was told from the beginning that I'd have help getting a new ID and vocational rehabilitation so that I could get a job and work towards independence after treatment. I never had help with either of those. I spent two months asking staff about it, and they just kept saying things like, "We're getting that started, things are busy right now." When I was only a week or two away from discharging with no real plan for afterwards, my therapist told me, "Frankly you haven't done anything to work towards your recovery." I would NOT have spent two months at that place if I wasn't TRYING. Are we kidding?? When I told another therapist of how none of the staff were listening to my concerns or reminders for help, she said something along the lines of, "Well what have YOU done to make these things happen?" UM???? She said "You need to take accountability for your part." UM?????? I was there with no money, no car, no family nearby, nothing. One bag of clothes. How was I supposed to get anywhere to do anything? I said, "I keep being told to take accountability, but nobody here is taking accountability for the fact that they didn't do what they promised." She said, verbatim: "That's life." I walked out crying. There were delays in ordering my meds two different times. One of those times, I became su¡c¡dal. I was told by a tech, "Try to watch some tv and relax." The medical provider tried to encourage me to go to the hospital psych ward. All I needed was my meds. The incompetence is reeeally something at this place. I know of one patient who also went without their antipsychotic meds for about a week, which was really concerning for them. My therapist argued with me once about my diagnoses, claiming one of them wasn't real. I told her exactly when and who diagnosed me. She spent 10 minutes of my 45 minute "therapy" session looking through my records to disprove my statement. I told her it was in her own file. She finally found it and goes, "Oh...there it is." LIKE I SAID. Not to mention all the frequent yelling from Dona first thing in the morning, giving me anxiety attacks, and cursing when I told her I needed a moment to calm myself. She lacked professionalism and bedside manner, but nothing changed the whole time I was there. I'm feeling emotional just thinking back to this time... This place unraveled me. I had made amazing progress at a residential facility before going to Wellness, and this place undid so much of it. It makes me sick. Several good friends I made there ended up relapsing after discharging. This place does not have actually fully qualified staff. It's not just about having a degree (though I question some staffs' credentials), but knowing how to deal with people. Knowing how to handle human emotions. Knowing how to be organized. Knowing how to listen. How to be compassionate. How to take accountability. This place was a joke. Wish it was at least a funny one.

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