CuraSouth, the Tampa area’s premier medical detoxification center, has announced the official opening of its residential treatment program, which will be offered as a follow-up level of care at their state-of-the-art facility. The residential wing, which will provide continuing care to clients who have completed detoxification, opened its doors in February, 2023.

“CuraSouth has been a stand alone detoxification center since March, 2022,” says Billy LaBare, Director of Operations. “During the detoxification process, our clinical staff works diligently to ensure clients are set up with the most appropriate aftercare plan. This additional level of care will allow clients to continue developing the skills necessary to avoid relapse, improving treatment outcomes.”

A Deadly Issue for Tampa Bay Residents

As part of Guardian Recovery Network, CuraSouth is increasing access to effective substance use and mental health treatment, combating escalating rates of addiction and overdose in Tampa, FL, and surrounding areas.

In the Tampa Bay area, the overdose rate is 23 out of every 100,000 people — a rate 9 percent higher than the remainder of Florida and 50 percent higher than the national average.

LIVE Tampa Bay, a local leadership commission dedicated to reducing the number of drug overdoses and deaths in the area, reports, “The Tampa Bay Region lost 30 people each and every week to an opioid fatality in the first half of 2020. That’s a 61.62 percent increase when compared to the first six months of 2019.”

As time passes, overdose death rates continue to climb statewide. The 2021 Florida Medical Examiners Interim Report reported 3,235 opioid-caused fatalities; a 4 percent increase from the year prior.

“Our new residential program allows clients to gain further stabilization while providing them with clinical interventions and insight into their substance use, clearing the path to long-term sobriety,” LaBare says. “Our detoxification center has been imperative for those in the Tampa Bay area who are combating opioid addiction and who require medical stabilization. Now the facility has the ability to provide more support and help the surrounding community heal from the devastation caused by the local opioid epidemic.”

LaBare states, “Providing clients with a smooth transition into the next phase of their treatment plan often means the difference between continued sobriety and relapse. This additional level of care will allow clients the ability to begin the journey of recovery and really find out what the root cause of their addiction is, while they develop and implement vital relapse prevention skills.”

Mike Rocks, Director of Licensing and Compliance with Guardian Recovery Network, adds, “Transitioning from medical detox into a higher level of care provides an invaluable opportunity for more comprehensive and tailored treatment plans, allowing individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes, gain a deeper understanding of their disorder, and develop the skills necessary to maintain their recovery. We are dedicated to reducing addiction and overdose rates by offering Tampa residents an accessible and effective continuum of care.”

About CuraSouth Detox & Residential

Clients entering CuraSouth for detox or residential treatment are welcomed by our caring staff who fully understand substance use disorder and whose goal it is to provide an effective and personalized curriculum of care. Each client’s treatment plan is customized to meet their needs and includes individual therapy, group therapy, 12-step meetings, case management services and aftercare planning. Families are invited to participate in crafting their loved one’s recovery plan and helping them achieve their treatment goals.

We are proud to offer a range of comfort-based amenities, such as catered meals, modern furnishings and serene lounge spaces. Our Tampa facility is located on several acres of beautiful land.

We accept most private insurance plans, which means there could potentially be little or no out-of pocket expenses. Call to speak with our Treatment Advisors and begin your personal journey of healing today.