Find the best alcohol and drug rehabs in Fort Myers, FL. Browse 25 nearby treatment centers and search for inpatient, outpatient, or detox treatment. Filter by payment options, amenities, specialty programs, and more to find the best treatment for your unique situation.
White sands genuinely saved my life. The staff is amazing and you ll never get such great therapy. The discharge was wonderful too and case manager.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Katherine. We are thrilled to hear that our staff and therapy were able to make such a positive impact on your journey to recovery.
I must say White Sands in Fort Myers FL is Amazing. If I could RATE them higher than 5 Stars I most certainly would have. From admissions, to the experience of the program until my discharged. White Sands have been so kind, so caring, and filled with the tools and knowledge that one would need to conquer addiction of any sort. The staff here is always aware of you and concerned about you. Words can't even begin to express the total experience I have had here at White Sands fort Myers FL location. When it came down to the day of my discharge, though I was leaving full of new hopeAlso with many tools to live a life of freedom. I can say it was sad to. Because I was leaving a place that had SAVED my LIFE. I would recommend white sands Fort Myers FL location to anyone in need of help
This place has kept me sober... I appreciate all the staff for everything & happy new year another year. Sober, thanks to you guys !
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Ashley! We're so happy to hear you're doing great! Thank you for your review. Please feel free to reach out to us by email at info@saluscareflorida.org with any further comments, concerns or suggestions you wish to share, or call us at (239) 275-3222.
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Florida is ranked 21st nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,640.
$140kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Florida vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
Treatment
Insurance
Specialty
Duration
Amenities
Funding
Location
Facility
Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Florida
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Florida?
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Florida. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Florida that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in Florida.
682 accept self-payment or cash
542 accept private health insurance
12 offer free treatment
309 accept Florida Medicaid coverage
221 accept Medicare
244 offer low-cost treatment
423 offer sliding-scale fees
293 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Florida
Aetna is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Florida, with 441 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Blue Cross Blue Shield is the 2nd most popular with 401 treatment centers accepting it followed by Cigna in 3rd accepted by 356 drug rehabs.
Florida Rehab Admissions in 2023
Florida is ranked 40th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 195 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is significantly lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
Rehab Admissions in Florida by Drug Type
The following are the number of Florida rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
Drug Overdoses in Florida in 2024
Florida is ranked 25th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 30.0 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 6,896 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 71% of all drug overdoses in Florida, with a total of 4,910 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in Florida
Narcotics Violations
Florida is ranked 40th for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 235 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
DUIs
Florida has the 49th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 67 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 15,107 total DUI arrests).
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