They are the first ones there when someone’s involved in a car accident or has a heart attack. They bravely run toward the flames in cases of fire. EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and military personnel are the first to answer the cries for help when there’s an emergency, otherwise known as first responders. And as brave as these men and women are daily, dealing with all of these traumatic and horrific events takes its toll. 

For the first responders who turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the trauma they’ve experienced, our Pompano Beach drug rehab offers first responder addiction treatment that can make sobriety possible. 

First Responders Addiction Treatment in Pompano 

First responders are heroes, but that doesn’t mean that they are immune to having problems like struggling with addiction or poor mental health. Often, those who devote their lives to helping others stoically neglect their own needs or turn to drugs or alcohol to relieve the inevitable stress that comes with their demanding careers.  

These issues often plague this community at a higher instance than the average population. It is estimated that 29% of firefighters suffer from alcohol abuse, and 40% of EMTs partake in high-risk drug and alcohol use. Not only are they more likely to require the help of a facility like our Pompano Beach treatment center, but first responders mental health is another major cause for concern.  

It has been estimated that 20% of EMTs suffer from PTSD. That is almost a quarter of all EMTs struggling with a severe and sometimes debilitating mental illness. With such staggering numbers, mental health and addiction treatment for first responders is a must. 

Our Florida First Responder Addiction Treatment Program 

This is where our treatment specialists at Banyan Pompano step in. Our first responder addiction program takes all factors into consideration.  

We recognize the unique needs of the population and have created a comfortable and effective environment to address these concerns. We have worked with people who extend beyond the traditional boundaries of first responders but still face high-trauma environments like security guards, medical health professionals, and lifeguards. 

For some of these people, they may only be looking for alcohol addiction treatment in Florida to quit their excessive drinking habits. For others, a drug treatment program may be necessary.  

While the form of first responder treatment required varies from person to person, what is certain is that one treatment alone may not be enough. When co-occurring disorders are present, it is important to get to the root of the problems with proper mental health care.  

Our first responder addiction treatment program is designed to address both of these issues together in order to help our patients work toward a life that is happier, healthier, and free from the overwhelming hold that their substance abuse problems and mental health problems have over them. 

Our various levels of addiction care, like our Florida IOP and PHP, will be used to ensure that first responders are in the best program for them, depending on their specific needs. Our trained therapists and clinicians will work with all our patients throughout their time at our facility.  

We even have certified clinical trauma professionals available who undergo ongoing training to specifically address the issues that first responders often face on a regular basis. Our program also includes individual and group therapy for first responders as well as unique therapy programs like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), rapid resolution therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), to attack our patients’ problem from all angles. 

You may be able to handle situations that the average person runs away from, but there is no shame in getting assistance with the problems you cannot tackle on your own. If you know a first responder that struggles with addiction or their mental health, get them help.  

At our Pompano rehabilitation center, our first responder addiction treatment gives the brave men and women of our communities the help they deserve to get sober. For more information about our first responder mental health and addiction services, contact Banyan Treatment Centers today or give us a call at 888-280-4763 

 

Source: 

  1. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches – First Responders & Substance Abuse 

 

Related Reading:  

The Most Common Substance Abuse in First Responders 

Cops & Alcoholism: The Truth About Alcohol Abuse Among Police Officers 

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