Substance Abuse Program

Treatment and Detoxification

Detoxification, Treatment and Recovery Support
The Department of Children and Families purchases a wide array of detoxification, treatment and recovery support services for adolescents and adults affected by substance misuse, abuse or dependence. The Treatment Services Unit, within the Substance Abuse Program Office, provides oversight and policy development for these services, including management of statewide grant initiatives for treatment and recovery support.

Access to Recovery (ATR)

Determining Need and Allocating Resources
The Substance Abuse Program Office uses the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) and the Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS) to determine the prevalence of substance misuse, abuse and dependence among adults and children in Florida.  These needs figures are calculated annually and are used to determine allocation of funding to each circuit per the requirements in section 394.76, Florida Statutes.

Detoxification
For individuals in need of medical assistance to withdraw from drug and alcohol abuse or dependence, detoxification and addiction receiving facilities are available in many communities throughout Florida.  Individuals that pose a significant risk to themselves or others due to substance abuse impairment can be referred for involuntary assessment and stabilization through the Marchman Act (Chapter 397, Part V, Florida Statutes).

Treatment and Recovery Support
Treatment services include a wide array of assessment, counseling, case management, and support provided in residential and non-residential (outpatient) settings.  Recovery support activities include transitional housing, life skills training, parenting skills, and peer-based individual and group counseling.