What does alcohol rehab consist of?

If you struggle with alcohol addiction, you can find the professional help you need at Legacy Healing Center. Your recovery journey can begin here, with our dedicated staff of medical practitioners who are well versed in all aspects of alcohol use disorder and recovery.

Our beautiful facility offers you a safe haven where you can focus on your recovery unhindered by outside influences. You will receive the privacy, confidentiality, compassion, and support that you need to get well. Our friendly staff will guide you through every phase of recovery treatment and offer you positive reinforcement along the way.

Our inpatient alcohol recovery program requires that you live at our facility for the recommended time of your specific treatment program, which can be anywhere from 30 to 90 days, or more. We provide you with a structured daily schedule of treatment programs that are designed to help you make the transition from addiction to sobriety.

With your dedicated commitment to your treatment program, and ample time needed to make necessary changes, you can emerge victorious over alcohol addiction. We will provide you with the foundational tools and education that will empower you to live a sober and satisfying life.

What is rehab like at Legacy Healing Center? Here,  your recovery will begin with a physical and psychological examination and assessment that will help to determine the level of care you require to overcome your alcohol addiction.

Your evaluation will also include other important information that may include:

•             -The severity and longevity of your addiction
•             -Any co-occurring mental disorders like ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
•             -If you have had multiple relapses
•             -If you refuse to comply with treatment
•             -If you have other challenges that can affect your recovery.

Our philosophy here at Legacy Healing Center has always been to follow a holistic approach to healing for successful results. We believe that each individual is unique with their own personal history and set of challenges that should be addressed with the proper treatment modalities.

You will rise early to prepare for the day, and you are required to follow a daily schedule of treatment programs and other activities. We serve nutritious meals to strengthen your body, especially after experiencing any neglect or abuse that was caused by addiction.

We offer physical fitness classes to get your body back in shape and nutrition counseling with meal plans that help to detox and strengthen your body. We also serve delicious, fully organic cold-pressed juices that supply the body with necessary nutrients that you may be lacking.

You will also be able to enjoy organized activities and outings with other members of our community. And also practice your spirituality, whether it be meditation or some other religious persuasion. Every aspect of your being, in body, mind, spirit, and emotions, will be cared for and nurtured.

Getting to The Root of Alcohol

Alcohol is the most abused substance in the U.S. with over half of the adult population consuming alcohol on a regular basis. It is estimated that about 16 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder. The effects of alcohol on the body are one of the primary contributing factors of disease and death in the U.S.

Approximately 1 in 3 liver transplants performed in 2009 resulted because of alcohol-related disease. Driving under the influence of alcohol results in about 100,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Alcohol abuse causes serious health problems, in addition to the negative effects, it has on families and society.

Individuals who have acquired a dependence on alcohol physically need it to function normally. Without the presence of alcohol, the body will begin to experience severe, even life-threatening, withdrawal symptoms. Individuals with alcohol dependence should never try to stop drinking on their own, but need the help of medical professionals who can safely wean them off of alcohol.

There are many signs and adverse health effects of alcohol addiction that include:

•            -Slurred speech, impaired judgment, trouble concentrating, memory loss
•            -Insomnia, a weakened immune system, blackouts
•            -Ulcers, pancreatitis, severe dehydration
•            -Nausea, vomiting, headache, trouble breathing
•            -Cancer of the mouth, throat, breast and esophageal
•            -Liver disease, brain damage, heart problems
•            -Violent behavior, self-harm, accidents while under the influence,
•            -Alcohol poisoning, seizures, coma, death

Sober Friendly Attractions near Boca Raton

Once addiction treatment has been completed, it is important to stay engaged and keep busy in your recovery. Fortunately for Boca Raton residents, there are ample sober-friendly things to do. Some sober-friendly activities in the Boca Raton area include:

• –Sugar Sand Park
• –Towne Center Mall
•  –Red Reef Park
• –Bark Park Dog Beach
• –Butterfly World
• –Splash Adventure Water Park

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction. Please reach out to Legacy Healing Center today at