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Residents in South Florida are fortunate to have access to world-class medical centers and physicians to assist them in battling all sorts of diseases: cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, just to name a few. However, there’s another serious illness that requires acute and comprehensive care – the disease of addiction.
The Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition reports that approximately seven Floridians die every day from prescription drug overdose. It has also been widely reported that heroin deaths have skyrocketed in the Sunshine state. You might think substance abuse is largely confined to our youth; you’d be wrong. The National Institutes of Health reports a disturbing trend for 50-to 59-year-olds: the number of those reporting past-month abuse of illicit drugs — including the nonmedical use of prescription drugs — more than doubled from 2002 to 2010, going from 907,000 to 2,375,000. While the problem is great, there is new hope for healing right here in our community.
The Lighthouse Detox Center at Jupiter Medical Center provides adults with a safe and supportive environment to take the first step in their journey to be free of alcohol or drug addiction. The Lighthouse Detox Center is a premier destination for medically supervised alcohol and substance detoxification. The Lighthouse offer residents a powerful combination of therapies, including the most advanced medical treatments along with compassionate care and emotional support.
Fear of the withdrawal process is often one of the biggest obstacles to recovery. Many individuals will continue their addictive behaviors long after they want to quit, simply to avoid the painful symptoms that can accompany withdrawal. Others try to endure detox on their own, suffering through days of discomfort and potentially life-threatening side effects only to go back to abusing substances to relieve the pain.
Patients admitted to the state-of-the-art, 15-bed facility at The Lighthouse are monitored around-the-clock by a medical team to ensure their withdrawal is as safe and as comfortable as possible. A physician, nurses and counselors provide treatment and support to patients during all the stages of detoxification, a process that takes five to seven days. Even with 24-hour evaluation and treatment by an expert clinical team, removing harmful toxins from the body can cause severe physical symptoms. At The Lighthouse, the safety of our residents is our top priority. In the event of a complication, our center is backed by the full resources of Jupiter Medical Center.
It’s well documented that addiction takes a toll on people’s physical, mental and emotional health. That’s why The Lighthouse offers a comprehensive approach to healing. Holistic services such as vibroacoustic therapy, yoga, and massage help the body go through the detoxification process with less stress and pain. These therapies also give patients an overall sense of well-being.
With compassionate support from trained professionals and proven medical therapies, there is new hope for those seeking a life free of drugs and alcohol.
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