Recovery House of Central FL, Inc

Be active, get involved. Don't be afraid to talk about the problem honestly and openly. It is easy to be too polite, or to duck the issue by saying, “After all, it's their private affair.” But it isn't polite or considerate to let someone destroy their family and life. You may need to be persistent to break through any denial they have.

“How do I know for sure that it's addiction or alcoholism?”

It's difficult, but the rule of thumb is this: It's addiction or alcoholism if the person has had negative consequences resulting from his or her substance abuse –yet continues to use anyway.

Strained relationships
Legal problems
Money problems
Accidents or DWI's related to substance use
Health problems
School/work problems
Depression/suicide attempts

“It's affecting our whole family!”

It will.
Family members of a substance abuser often experience:

Shame
Confusion
Anxiety
Frustration

You also may need to let them know how much courage it takes to ask for help, or to accept it. You will find that most people with drinking or other drug-related troubles really want to talk it out if they find out you are concerned about them.

Identify addiction and alcoholism

Alcoholism

Alcoholism, which is also known as “alcohol dependence syndrome,” is a disease that is characterized by the following elements.

Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink.
Loss of control: The frequent inability to stop drinking once one has begun.
Physical dependence: The occurrence of withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking.
Tolerance: The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to get “high.” Alcoholism has little to do with what kind of alcohol one drinks, how long one has been drinking, or even how much alcohol one consumes. But it has a great deal to do with a person's uncontrollable need for alcohol.

This description of alcoholism helps us understand why most alcoholics can't just “use a little willpower” to stop drinking. He or she is frequently in the grip of a powerful craving for alcohol, a need that can feel as strong as the need for food or water.

While some people are able to recover without help, the majority of alcoholic individuals need outside assistance to recover from their disease. With support and treatment, many individuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.

It is important to recognize that aspects of a person's environment, such as peer influences and the availability of alcohol, also are significant influences. Both inherited and environmental influences are called risk factors.

Outpatient Treatment

Recovery House of Central Florida, Inc. (RHCF) is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to all clients. RHCF believes strongly that all clients are entitled to the same level of care, and professional treatment regardless of the referral source or payment schedule. RHCF provides substance abuse and mental health treatment to a wide range of clients and feels strongly that the unique need of each client must be considered when providing treatment.

Any individual seeking services may call us to set-up an appointment. During this initial/intake appointment an evaluation will be conducted with a counselor to determine the appropriate level of services needed.

Groups meet weekly and are focused on drug education and behavioral change. These groups are educational, interactive and address behavioral changes. Individual and family sessions may be recommended based on an individual's assessment.

The length of the program is dependent on the client's needs and progress. The program also encourages the participation of family and/or significant others in treatment when appropriate. The goal of the program is to help the client to retain stable housing, employment, and be contributing members of the community.

All services and needs will be discussed during the initial/intake interview process.