Florida Addiction Treatment Services

Finding the right addiction treatment can change the course of your life. At First Step Behavioral Health, we provide comprehensive drug and alcohol rehab services in Florida, helping individuals safely overcome substance use disorders while building the skills needed for lasting recovery.

Brittany Polansky, MSW, LCSW

Last Updated: Aug 4th 2026

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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Florida

Substance use disorders impact individuals, families, and communities across Florida every day, but effective treatment can help people reclaim their lives. At First Step Behavioral Health, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based addiction treatment for people struggling with alcohol, prescription medications, opioids, and other addictive substances. Our goal is to help every client build the skills and support needed for lasting recovery.

Located in South Florida, our addiction treatment center proudly serves Broward County and nearby communities, including Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Coconut Creek, Margate, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our experienced team is here to guide you through every stage of recovery.

Our Florida rehab center treats a wide range of addictions, including:

  • Alcohol addiction
  • Opioid addiction
  • Heroin addiction
  • Fentanyl addiction
  • Prescription opioid dependence
  • Cocaine addiction
  • Meth addiction
  • Benzodiazepine addiction
  • Prescription drug addiction
  • Marijuana addiction
  • Polysubstance use disorders

Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual’s needs and may include evidence-based therapies, relapse prevention strategies, mental health support, and ongoing care designed to promote long-term sobriety.

Florida Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Explore Our Pompano Beach Addiction Treatment Center

Our cients recover in a welcoming, apartment-style setting with modern amenities, therapeutic recreation, and a strong sense of community.

Levels of Care at Our Florida Rehab Center

No two recovery journeys are exactly alike. That’s why First Step Behavioral Health offers a full continuum of addiction treatment services in Florida, allowing clients to move through different levels of care as their needs change. From medical detox through outpatient treatment and aftercare, we provide support at every step.

Medical Detox

For many people, recovery begins with safely removing drugs or alcohol from the body. Our medically supervised detox program provides around-the-clock monitoring and clinical care to help manage withdrawal symptoms as comfortably and safely as possible.

Medical detox is often recommended for individuals withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances that can produce serious withdrawal symptoms. Once detox is complete, clients transition into the next appropriate level of treatment to continue their recovery.

Residential Inpatient

Our residential inpatient program offers a highly structured setting where clients can focus entirely on healing without the distractions or triggers of everyday life. While living at our Florida treatment center, clients receive continuous clinical support, therapeutic services, and individualized care that addresses both addiction and any co-occurring mental health concerns.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) delivers intensive addiction treatment while offering more flexibility than residential care. Clients spend their days participating in therapy, education, and skill-building before returning to approved housing in the evenings. This level of care provides significant clinical support while encouraging greater independence.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) allows individuals to continue receiving structured treatment while balancing work, school, or family obligations. Clients attend therapy several days each week, strengthening healthy coping strategies, building relapse prevention skills, and maintaining accountability as they transition back into daily life.

Outpatient Program (OP)

Our outpatient rehab provides ongoing therapeutic support for clients who have developed greater stability in recovery. Regular counseling sessions help reinforce progress, address new challenges, and support continued personal growth while clients manage their everyday responsibilities.

Aftercare

Recovery is an ongoing process that extends well beyond formal treatment. Our aftercare planning helps clients stay connected to recovery resources and maintain the progress they’ve made after completing a treatment program.

Aftercare services may include:

  • Ongoing individual therapy
  • Alumni programs
  • Support group referrals
  • Recovery coaching
  • Relapse prevention planning
  • Community resources

Long-term recovery is strengthened through continued support, healthy routines, and meaningful connections within the recovery community.

Therapies and Treatment Services

Effective addiction treatment addresses more than substance use alone. At First Step Behavioral Health, we provide comprehensive care that focuses on the physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychological aspects of addiction through evidence-based treatment approaches.

We offer a range of comprehensive treatment services, including:

Treatment here is evidence-based. Therapies used may include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational interviewing (MI)
  • Relapse prevention therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy

How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Florida

Cost should never prevent someone from seeking professional addiction treatment. Our admissions team works with individuals and families to explore available payment options and identify the best path forward based on their circumstances.

Using Insurance – Many health insurance plans provide coverage for addiction treatment services, including medical detox, residential rehab, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. Our admissions specialists can verify your insurance benefits, explain your coverage, and answer your questions at no cost.

Self-Pay – For individuals without insurance coverage, we offer self-pay options for many of our treatment programs. Our admissions team can review available payment solutions and help you find an option that fits your budget.

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Learn More About Our Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Florida

Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. First Step Behavioral Health provides compassionate, individualized addiction treatment for adults throughout Florida who are ready to overcome substance use and build healthier lives.

Whether you need medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient care, or long-term recovery support, our experienced team is here to help. Contact First Step Behavioral Health today to verify your insurance, learn more about our Florida addiction treatment programs, or speak with an admissions specialist about getting started. A healthier future can begin with one call.

Frequently Asked Questions About

Find answers to the most common questions about our treatment programs, admissions, insurance, and recovery process.

Absolutely! We encourage all prospective clients to get a better feel for our program by offering a tour of our Pompano Beach addiction treatment center. We kindly ask that you contact us first so we can arrange a day and time.

Most certainly. However, it does depend on your specific treatment program. We offer outpatient rehabilitation and partial hospitalization programs to those with serious obligations outside of treatment. No matter how busy your schedule is, we’ll work around it and ensure that our program suits your needs best.

The length of treatment varies based on your individual needs, the severity of your addiction, and your progress. Some clients may only need a few weeks of care, while others benefit from several months of continued treatment.

The exact cost of treatment will vary based on the specific program you choose. Residential treatment offers the most intensive level of care with full access to amenities and around-the-clock care. Thus, this is typically the most expensive option. Our more flexible options, such as outpatient treatment, will be significantly less expensive. The exact cost of treatment will also be dependent upon your insurance coverage.

We encourage you to give us a call to find out exactly what your insurance covers. We’ll reach out to your provider and do a comprehensive review of your plan. Then, we can go over what the most cost-effective options are for your care.

If you’re not insured, don’t lose hope. Fortunately, there are other methods of financing treatment at our facility. You may qualify for a loan, or perhaps you can create a fundraising page to earn money. We encourage you to reach out to us so we can walk you through these different routes if insurance isn’t an option.

Getting started is simple. Contact First Step Behavioral Health to speak with an admissions specialist, verify your insurance benefits, and schedule a confidential assessment to begin your recovery at our drug and alcohol rehab center in Pompano Beach, Florida.

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They helped me alot!

I wasn’t sure what to expect coming in, but First Step really surprised me in the best way. The staff actually listen and don’t make you feel judged. That alone made a huge difference for me.

First Step BH helped me get back on track when I felt completely lost. The support here feels genuine, not forced. You can tell they care.

This place is very unprofessional. Out of all the staff there was only three that seemed to care. They kicked me out for wanting my medication. To help prevent a stroke due to my Brian bleed. A male nurse let me know with no hesitation that they do not sterilize medical equipment. Another nurse handled medication with bare dirty hands, they flew me to their facility then put me out, they didn’t care how I was going to get home. They sneakily called my 87 year old grandmother after I asked them not to bother her she has dementia Now my grandmother is sick and worried. They mad me sign wavers without explaining or reading them to me. Than kicked me out. They have no heart or compassion for mankind at all. The staff are having sexual relations with one another. And inappropriately looking and commenting towards clients. The Doctor will not listen to your concerns. The place does not look like it does on the website. It smells like mildew through out the whole building. The place is a joke. I wouldn’t recommend my puppy spending a night there let alone a human being. The head of nurse Claudia and therapist Myranda were so nonchalant about the fact I’m homeless out here in Florida coming from California. They just dumped me off at the airport . You can’t wash your own cloths. And they make you sign a waver saying that they are not responsible if they get tore up. They also made me sign a waver that if something happens to me on their facility they are not responsible. Than kicked me out. I wouldn’t recommend, or go to this place if it was my last option. Ever the blankets smell like mildew. They are sneaky and lie. Frank was nice Kyle was nice keya I don’t remember the names of a couple more. They left a paralyzed client that fell out his wheelchair in a ditch screaming for help and they laughed about it. Even the staff. I seen staff asking a client for a knife to stabbed the man in the wheelchair in the back cause he tiered of pushing him around and listening to him. Joke or no joke that was insane. And unprofessional.i rather die of my acholisim disease than to go back there Proof they knewbleed they new about. Everyone felt like they were in prison. They put a ankle monitor on you just to follow you around the house my roommate left the next day I ativived

One of the best behavioral treatment facilities I went to. Most highly recommended!

1st step is a top notch rehab that truly cares about their patients

First Step BH honestly changed my life. When I first got here, I was a mess, but the staff were super kind and actually cared about helping me get better. The place feels really positive and supportive, and they make recovery feel possible. I’m really grateful for everything they’ve done for me.

When I first came to First Step Behavioral Health as a client, I was struggling deeply with my mental health and felt like I had nowhere else to turn. The therapists and staff here helped me in ways I didn’t think were possible. They gave me a safe space to talk about what I was going through, taught me coping skills I still use today, and most importantly reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this. Now, as a staff member, I get to witness that same transformation in others every day. I’ve seen people walk in carrying so much pain and leave with hope, stability, and confidence in themselves again. Mental health recovery isn’t easy, but First Step provides the structure, compassion, and real support people need to heal. I’m forever grateful for how this place changed my life, and honored to now help others on their own journey.

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We can help you get better. Contact us today to find out which program might be right for you, or to begin the process of arranging for treatment.

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