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If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol dependency or are experiencing symptoms of substance or alcohol use disorder, you’re far from alone.
Life is full of stressors that often seem to pile on all at once, which can lead to using alcohol or other substances as a coping mechanism. When you add on the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and the effects of a divided government, more and more Americans have turned to alcohol and other substances to cope with the stress – especially in Florida.
While it’s no secret we live in a beautiful “vacation” state that attracts visitors from around the world, living here isn’t exactly a vacation. The Sunshine State has been dealing with some of the highest rates of alcohol and substance use in the country. In fact, Florida reported a 57% increase in substance abuse during the summer of 2020, with alcohol leading the way, followed by marijuana, opioids, benzos, meth, cocaine, heroin/fentanyl and others.
Drug overdose deaths also increased, which resulted in the highest number ever recorded in U.S. history at a total of 93,000, with Florida ranking 2nd in the nation. The greater Tampa Bay region alone, which has been hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis, recorded more than 1,200 opioid overdose deaths. Pinellas County reported a 35% increase in drug overdose deaths compared to 2019, while Pasco County saw a whopping 71% increase.
Without treatment, the continued use of alcohol and other substances can lead to the development of substance and/or alcohol use disorder, which can totally disrupt your life and cause other health conditions. Mental health and substance use disorders also tend to go hand-in-hand, which makes seeking treatment even more challenging.
This is where Square 1 Clinics’ Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) comes in.
Unlike inpatient rehabilitation that involves being admitted to a facility for around-the-clock care, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for those seeking alcohol and/or substance abuse or disorder treatment without completely interfering with everyday life.
A much more structured program compared to the other outpatient services offered at Square 1 Clinics, IOP requires meeting 3 to 4 times per week at 3 hours per session, with a minimum weekly commitment of 10 hours. The treatment focuses on individual therapy sessions, group meetings, family services, aftercare and recovery coaching.
The program also welcomes clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders into treatment in an integrated fashion, addressing both the mental illness and the substance use disorder as chronic, relapsing conditions that require long-term support.
Contact us today to get started on your journey to recovery.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is described as a “mental condition that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control their use of substances, such as legal and illicit drugs, prescribed medications and alcohol”, which leads to clinically significant impairment.
As defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), clinically significant impairment includes health problems, disability and the failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school or home.
Those diagnosed with SUD have such an intense focus on using a certain substance, or combination of substances, that it impairs their ability to function in day-to-day life. They also continue using the substance(s), despite awareness of the harmful consequences. Symptoms of SUD can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form.
Some of the signs and symptoms of SUD include:
Research has also shown that about half of those diagnosed with SUD also experience a co-occuring mental disorder, and vice versa; however, one doesn’t necessarily cause the other.
There are a few possibilities that can explain why SUD and mental disorders may occur together, including:
Some of the most common co-occurring mental disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia and other personality disorders. Symptoms of SUD and mental health disorders also tend to overlap, which can make diagnosing for either a challenge.
For this reason, treating both disorders together is recommended, but only after a comprehensive evaluation has been conducted to diagnose each disorder separately. This helps reduce the chances of a missed diagnosis, while also ensuring the treatment plan is targeted to the client’s needs.
Treatment for SUD may include the combination of therapy and medications; however, Square 1 Clinics focuses on behavioral therapies, including:
If substance use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
While Substance Use Disorder also encompasses alcohol use, there is a more specific disorder relating to alcohol misuse, abuse and dependence.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is defined as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences”.
Used as an umbrella term for alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction and alcoholism, AUD is considered a brain disorder with three levels of severity: mild, moderate and severe. The severity is determined by the number of criteria a person meets based on an assessment of their symptoms using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
When being assessed for AUD, you may be asked if you’ve experienced any of the following in the past year:
The risks of developing alcohol use disorder depend on several factors, including how much, how often and quickly you consume alcohol. For example, binge drinking and heavy alcohol use, which are categorized as alcohol misuse, can increase the risk of developing AUD over time.
Binge drinking refers to a pattern of drinking that involves consuming five or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women during a two-hour period. Heavy alcohol use refers to a pattern of alcohol use that involves consuming more than four drinks in a day for men or more than three drinks for women.
According to NIAAA, other factors that can increase the risk of developing AUD include:
If alcohol use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
To determine if the program is right for you, our treatment team will conduct assessments to review the types of symptoms you’re experiencing and how they’re impacting your daily life. We’ll also review both your physical and psychological history to ensure you receive the proper levels of care.
Upon admission to the program, you’ll receive an individualized treatment plan and schedule that has been tailored to your specific goals and needs.
Contact us today to take your first step toward recovery.
If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol dependency or are experiencing symptoms of substance or alcohol use disorder, you’re far from alone.
Life is full of stressors that often seem to pile on all at once, which can lead to using alcohol or other substances as a coping mechanism. When you add on the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and the effects of a divided government, more and more Americans have turned to alcohol and other substances to cope with the stress – especially in Florida.
While it’s no secret we live in a beautiful “vacation” state that attracts visitors from around the world, living here isn’t exactly a vacation. The Sunshine State has been dealing with some of the highest rates of alcohol and substance use in the country. In fact, Florida reported a 57% increase in substance abuse during the summer of 2020, with alcohol leading the way, followed by marijuana, opioids, benzos, meth, cocaine, heroin/fentanyl and others.
Drug overdose deaths also increased, which resulted in the highest number ever recorded in U.S. history at a total of 93,000, with Florida ranking 2nd in the nation. The greater Tampa Bay region alone, which has been hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis, recorded more than 1,200 opioid overdose deaths. Pinellas County reported a 35% increase in drug overdose deaths compared to 2019, while Pasco County saw a whopping 71% increase.
Without treatment, the continued use of alcohol and other substances can lead to the development of substance and/or alcohol use disorder, which can totally disrupt your life and cause other health conditions. Mental health and substance use disorders also tend to go hand-in-hand, which makes seeking treatment even more challenging.
This is where Square 1 Clinics’ Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) comes in.
Unlike inpatient rehabilitation that involves being admitted to a facility for around-the-clock care, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for those seeking alcohol and/or substance abuse or disorder treatment without completely interfering with everyday life.
A much more structured program compared to the other outpatient services offered at Square 1 Clinics, IOP requires meeting 3 to 4 times per week at 3 hours per session, with a minimum weekly commitment of 10 hours. The treatment focuses on individual therapy sessions, group meetings, family services, aftercare and recovery coaching.
The program also welcomes clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders into treatment in an integrated fashion, addressing both the mental illness and the substance use disorder as chronic, relapsing conditions that require long-term support.
Contact us today to get started on your journey to recovery.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is described as a “mental condition that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control their use of substances, such as legal and illicit drugs, prescribed medications and alcohol”, which leads to clinically significant impairment.
As defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), clinically significant impairment includes health problems, disability and the failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school or home.
Those diagnosed with SUD have such an intense focus on using a certain substance, or combination of substances, that it impairs their ability to function in day-to-day life. They also continue using the substance(s), despite awareness of the harmful consequences. Symptoms of SUD can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form.
Some of the signs and symptoms of SUD include:
Research has also shown that about half of those diagnosed with SUD also experience a co-occuring mental disorder, and vice versa; however, one doesn’t necessarily cause the other.
There are a few possibilities that can explain why SUD and mental disorders may occur together, including:
Some of the most common co-occurring mental disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia and other personality disorders. Symptoms of SUD and mental health disorders also tend to overlap, which can make diagnosing for either a challenge.
For this reason, treating both disorders together is recommended, but only after a comprehensive evaluation has been conducted to diagnose each disorder separately. This helps reduce the chances of a missed diagnosis, while also ensuring the treatment plan is targeted to the client’s needs.
Treatment for SUD may include the combination of therapy and medications; however, Square 1 Clinics focuses on behavioral therapies, including:
If substance use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
While Substance Use Disorder also encompasses alcohol use, there is a more specific disorder relating to alcohol misuse, abuse and dependence.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is defined as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences”.
Used as an umbrella term for alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction and alcoholism, AUD is considered a brain disorder with three levels of severity: mild, moderate and severe. The severity is determined by the number of criteria a person meets based on an assessment of their symptoms using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
When being assessed for AUD, you may be asked if you’ve experienced any of the following in the past year:
The risks of developing alcohol use disorder depend on several factors, including how much, how often and quickly you consume alcohol. For example, binge drinking and heavy alcohol use, which are categorized as alcohol misuse, can increase the risk of developing AUD over time.
Binge drinking refers to a pattern of drinking that involves consuming five or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women during a two-hour period. Heavy alcohol use refers to a pattern of alcohol use that involves consuming more than four drinks in a day for men or more than three drinks for women.
According to NIAAA, other factors that can increase the risk of developing AUD include:
If alcohol use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
To determine if the program is right for you, our treatment team will conduct assessments to review the types of symptoms you’re experiencing and how they’re impacting your daily life. We’ll also review both your physical and psychological history to ensure you receive the proper levels of care.
Upon admission to the program, you’ll receive an individualized treatment plan and schedule that has been tailored to your specific goals and needs.
Contact us today to take your first step toward recovery.
If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol dependency or are experiencing symptoms of substance or alcohol use disorder, you’re far from alone.
Life is full of stressors that often seem to pile on all at once, which can lead to using alcohol or other substances as a coping mechanism.
When you add on the stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and the effects of a divided government, more and more Americans have turned to alcohol and other substances to cope with the stress – especially in Florida.
While it’s no secret we live in a beautiful “vacation” state that attracts visitors from around the world, living here isn’t exactly a vacation.
The Sunshine State has been dealing with some of the highest rates of alcohol and substance use in the country. In fact, Florida reported a 57% increase in substance abuse during the summer of 2020, with alcohol leading the way, followed by marijuana, opioids, benzos, meth, cocaine, heroin/fentanyl and others.
Drug overdose deaths also increased, which resulted in the highest number ever recorded in U.S. history at a total of 93,000, with Florida ranking 2nd in the nation.
The greater Tampa Bay region alone, which has been hit particularly hard by the opioid crisis, recorded more than 1,200 opioid overdose deaths. Pinellas County reported a 35% increase in drug overdose deaths compared to 2019, while Pasco County saw a whopping 71% increase.
Without treatment, the continued use of alcohol and other substances can lead to the development of substance and/or alcohol use disorder, which can totally disrupt your life and cause other health conditions.
Mental health and substance use disorders also tend to go hand-in-hand, which makes seeking treatment even more challenging.
This is where the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Square 1 Clinics comes in.
Unlike inpatient rehabilitation that involves being admitted to a facility for around-the-clock care, the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for those seeking alcohol and/or substance abuse or disorder treatment without completely interfering with everyday life.
A much more structured program compared to the other outpatient services offered at Square 1 Clinics, IOP requires meeting 3 to 4 times per week at 3 hours per session, with a minimum weekly commitment of 10 hours. The treatment focuses on individual therapy sessions, group meetings, family services, aftercare and recovery coaching.
The program also welcomes clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders into treatment in an integrated fashion, addressing both the mental illness and the substance use disorder as chronic, relapsing conditions that require long-term support.
Contact us today to get started on your journey to recovery.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is described as a “mental condition that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to the inability to control their use of substances, such as legal and illicit drugs, prescribed medications and alcohol”, which leads to clinically significant impairment.
As defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), clinically significant impairment includes health problems, disability and failure to meet responsibilities at work, school or home.
Those diagnosed with SUD have such an intense focus on using a certain substance, or combination of substances, that it impairs their ability to function in day-to-day life. They also continue using the substance(s), despite awareness of the harmful consequences. Symptoms of SUD can range from moderate to severe, with addiction being the most severe form.
Some of the signs and symptoms of SUD include:
Research has also shown that about half of those diagnosed with SUD also experience a co-occuring mental disorder, and vice versa; however, one doesn’t necessarily cause the other.
There are a few possibilities that can explain why SUD and mental disorders may occur together, including:
Some of the most common co-occurring mental disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia and other personality disorders. Symptoms of SUD and mental health disorders also tend to overlap, which can make diagnosing for either a challenge.
For this reason, treating both disorders together is recommended, but only after a comprehensive evaluation has been conducted to diagnose each disorder separately. This helps reduce the chances of a missed diagnosis, while also ensuring the treatment plan is targeted to the client’s needs.
Treatment for SUD may include the combination of therapy and medications; however, Square 1 Clinics focuses on behavioral therapies, including:
If substance use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
While Substance Use Disorder also encompasses alcohol use, there is a more specific disorder relating to alcohol misuse, abuse and dependence.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is defined as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences”.
Used as an umbrella term for alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction and alcoholism, AUD is considered a brain disorder with three levels of severity: mild, moderate and severe. The severity is determined by the number of criteria a person meets based on an assessment of their symptoms using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
When being assessed for AUD, you may be asked if you’ve experienced any of the following in the past year:
The risks of developing alcohol use disorder depend on several factors, including how much, how often and quickly you consume alcohol. For example, binge drinking and heavy alcohol use, which are categorized as alcohol misuse, can increase the risk of developing AUD over time.
Binge drinking refers to a pattern of drinking that involves consuming five or more drinks for men and 4 or more drinks for women during a two-hour period. Heavy alcohol use refers to a pattern of alcohol use that involves consuming more than four drinks in a day for men or more than three drinks for women.
According to NIAAA, other factors that can increase the risk of developing AUD include:
If alcohol use is taking over your life, contact us today to take your first step to recovery.
To determine if the program is right for you, our treatment team will conduct assessments to review the types of symptoms you’re experiencing and how they’re impacting your daily life. We’ll also review both your physical and psychological history to ensure you receive the proper levels of care.
Upon admission to the program, you’ll receive an individualized treatment plan and schedule that has been tailored to your specific goals and needs.
Contact us today to take your first step toward recovery.