As part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater metro statistical area (MSA), Temple Terrace has seen a considerable increase in substance use and overdose deaths in the past two decades. Statistics regarding the Temple Terrace area and Florida show a high prevalence of drug and alcohol misuse. With an estimated population of 13.6 million, Florida ranks second in the country in drug overdose deaths, behind only California. (1) In 2020, there were 7,231 drug overdose fatalities in the state, representing an overdose rate of 35 deaths per 100,000 residents (2) versus the 21.6 national average. (3)

CuraSouth has been battling the substance use epidemic for years by addressing alcohol misuse, illicit drug addiction, and prescription drug dependence. Our highly-skilled treatment teams provide effective, compassionate treatment using a full continuum of care, including medical detox programs, personalized recovery plans, and evidence-based therapies. Contact us for more information about our treatment center and to learn more about our straightforward admissions process.

Substance & Alcohol Use in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, & the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater MSA

According to data gathered from 2005-2010 by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), among all people ages 12 and older in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA, 188,000 individuals (8%) were diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). (4) Also, the survey concluded that approximately 326,000 persons 12 or older in the MSA area used illicit drugs, representing nearly 14% of the population. (5) In addition, the rate of past-year marijuana use was just over 10%, and the recreational use of prescription opioids was 4.6%. (6)

From 2018-2019, the Hillsborough County Drug and Alcohol Alliance reported 1,123 drug-related deaths. (7) In addition, another 600 individuals were found with non-lethal levels of substances in their system. Fentanyl was the most common cause of these fatalities, killing 260 residents in the county, a six-fold increase from 42 between 2015-2016. (8) From 2018-2019, morphine and heroin were responsible for 396 deaths, a nearly two-fold increase from 204 between 2015-2016. (9)

Alcohol Misuse in Temple Terrace & Hillsborough County 

According to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2020 DUI-related crashes, injuries, and deaths were higher in Hillsborough County than in nearby Orange or Pinellas counties and exceeded statewide averages. (10) Between 2018-2019, 550 injuries were sustained in 991 alcohol-related car accidents. (11) 

Between 2005-2010, an estimated 23% of residents over age 12 in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater MSA reported past-month binge drinking. (12) Furthermore, in 2019, just over 17% of adults in Hillsborough County reported heavy drinking or binge drinking regularly. (13) According to the CDC, binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 and 5 alcoholic beverages on one occasion for women and men, respectively. (14)

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Drug & Alcohol Treatment in Temple Terrace, Florida

Florida has approximately 584 rehab facilities, 12 of which are within five miles of Temple Terrace. (15) The city has an adult population of 21,610, which correlates to one rehab center per 1,800 adults. (16) The Florida adult population is 12.3 million, meaning one treatment center is available for about 21,000 adults. (17)

Choosing a Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Temple Terrace, Florida

When exploring addiction treatment options near Temple Terrace, Florida, you are encouraged to look for the following qualities to determine which program will be most appropriate:

  • Accreditation by the Joint Commission or Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
  • Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions.
  • Licensed clinicians board-certified in their specialties.
  • Experienced support staff.
  • Medically-supervised detox.
  • Private or government health insurance acceptance.
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • A full continuum of care, including both inpatient and outpatient programs.
  • Evidence-based methods, such as behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.
  • Aftercare planning.

Detox & Rehab Options in Temple Terrace, Florida

Individual plans for substance use disorders are broken down into a level-of-care system where individuals progress through treatment while intensity is decreased at each level. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, these levels of care include: (18)

  • Intervention.
  • Medically-managed inpatient detox.
  • Residential/inpatient.
  • Partial hospitalization.
  • Intensive outpatient.
  • Outpatient.

Intervention Services

An intervention is a staged meeting in collaboration with addiction specialists initiated by the family and friends of a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol misuse. The goal is to encourage the person to begin treatment immediately. During this process, individuals tell their loved ones how their addiction has impacted their relationships and lives. The group will plan for you to check into rehab immediately and explain the consequences if they choose not to participate in treatment.

Medical Detox

Medical detox is a clinical process led by a team of health professionals who oversee individuals 24/7 while they undergo withdrawal. Symptoms typically onset within 24-48 hours, peak within 48-72 hours, and resolve around day 5. During the process, clinical staff will monitor vital signs, administer medication to minimize adverse effects, and promptly treat complications.

Residential & Inpatient Programs

Residential or inpatient programs can be short- or long-term and involve living at a treatment facility where individuals receive around-the-clock supervision and care. These programs require onsite residency and sharing common living areas with other residents. Short-term treatment lasts 90 days or less and may be more appropriate for individuals unable to meet the financial or time requirements associated with longer-term programs.

Long-term programs often last 6-12 months or longer and, as such, do require a substantial time commitment. They may be best for persons with a long-standing struggle with addiction, who have relapsed more than once, or who have persistent mental health conditions, such as clinical depression.

Outpatient Programs

Outpatient levels of care include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient. These programs are less structured than inpatient treatment and can benefit those who have completed a more intense level of care or experience less severe disorders. They may be essential for those who need treatment but also the flexibility to attend to other obligations such as family and work.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs involve being onsite at the rehab facility 20 hours per week while returning home each evening. You will participate in group and individual therapies and must report back in the morning.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs typically require meeting 3-5 days per week with a treatment team, including a psychiatrist, for medication management. In addition, group and individual therapy sessions continue to be touchstones of treatment.

Standard Outpatient (OP) care usually starts as 1-2 meetings per week but may eventually decrease to once a month depending on the client’s needs. Visits will focus more on individual therapy with less involvement from medical professionals.

MAT & Suboxone

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is part of a comprehensive strategy that integrates medications in conjunction with behavioral therapies and other evidence-based treatments to provide a “whole patient” approach to treatment. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders. For some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery. For example, FDA-approved drugs, such as naltrexone, can decrease cravings for both opioids and alcohol, and Suboxone can reduce withdrawal effects and prevent opioid misuse.

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Substance Use Disorder Program Costs in Temple Terrace, Florida

Depending on your financial status and health insurance, there are several options to consider that may be appropriate for your unique situation:

Privately Funded Programs & Insurance

Private treatment programs are paid for by the clients, their insurance, or their loved ones on their behalf. They tend to have more comfortable accommodations and individually-focused treatment plans and services. Insurance coverage often covers a significant portion of their costs, but clients may still incur out-of-pocket expenses. 

Private programs often accept many major regional health insurance providers as well as state-funded insurance options, such as Medicaid. Many clients find that in-network status and out-of-pocket costs are key determinants for choosing a treatment facility.

Publicly Funded Treatment & Government Programs

Publicly-funded treatment and government programs, such as Medicaid/Medicare, can be essential for those lacking private insurance or the funds to pay for treatment. However, because these programs receive limited government funds, they may apply the same treatment approach for all clients, with little personalization or few therapeutic options. Furthermore, wait times for admission may be extended due to high demand, and they often have poor staff-to-patient ratios.

Temple Terrace Addiction Recovery Resources

Temple Terrace and the Tampa Bay area offer several recovery-related support resources, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and SMART Recovery. These organizations hold peer group meetings on a regular weekly schedule, sometimes daily.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings

A list of AA meetings near Temple Terrace can be found HERE

A list of AA meetings in the Tampa area can be found HERE

Examples of consistently held, in-person meetings in or near Temple Terrace, Florida:

Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church

420 Bullard Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Mondays at 7:30 PM

St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church

502 Druid Hills Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 7:30 PM

St. James Methodist Church

16202 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Temple Terrace, FL 33647

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings

A list of NA meetings near Temple Terrace can be found HERE.

A list of NA meetings in the Tampa area can be found HERE.

Examples of consistently held, in-person NA meetings near Temple Terrace, Florida, include:

New Victory Baptist Church

8425 North 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33604

Mondays at 6:30 PM

St. James Methodist Church

16202 Bruce B Down Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647

Saturdays at 8:00 PM

New Beginnings of Tampa

1402 East Chilkoot Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

Thursdays at 9:30 AM

SMART Recovery Meetings

A list of SMART Recovery meetings near Temple Terrace can be found HERE.

A list of SMART Recovery meetings in the Tampa area can be found HERE

Examples of consistently held, in-person SMART Recovery meetings near Temple Terrace, Florida:

Mental Health Community Centers

240B South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237

Wednesdays at 3:00 PM

LifeWorks Substance Abuse Services

4678 Tamiami Trail #105, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Thursdays at 2:30 PM

Commonly Asked Questions

We offer programs lengths individualized for each client. Generally detox is anywhere from 3-7 days. These are estimates and are adjusted to meet the needs of the individual client.

Yes! We work with most major insurance providers. We offer free no-obligation insurance benefit checks for those who are interested in our program. Our admissions team will speak with your insurer and get a detailed verification of your insurance benefits and share those details with you. Unfortunately Medicaid and Medicare do not cover our facility.

CuraSouth facilities are located in the Southeast United States. Our first facility to launch is based near Tampa Bay, Florida at:

405 7th Ave SW
Largo, FL 33770

Absolutely. We understand that addiction affects the entire family system and encourage families to participate in their loved one’s treatment. To help families recover we also offer intervention services, case management, and family workshops.

Yes. We believe in complete and total confidentiality and privacy for all of our clients. We take extra measures to make sure we go above and beyond HIPAA and health privacy standards. If you are concerned about specific privacy requirements please feel free to reach out and we can answer your questions.

While we strongly discourage leaving before treatment completion, we are not a lockdown facility. Clients are in our program voluntarily and may leave when they want.

Clients who need to take off work to attend treatment may be eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA ensures that you will not be terminated while taking a leave of absence from work to attend treatment. Our admissions and case management staff can help with setting up any FMLA paperwork. For clients who are self employed, we do offer an executive program that allows for cellphone and laptop access in certain cases during business hours.

Admissions is quick and easy. Once you call our admissions team one of our dedicated treatment advisors will perform a pre-assessment over the phone . This takes about 10 minutes and just makes sure Guardian Recovery is the best fit for you or your loved ones individual needs. After the assessment we will verify insurance benefits and arrange a time for your intake (this can be as quick as 30 minutes from the initial call). If you need a ride to the facility we will dispatch one of our drivers and you will begin your recovery at our facility. It is that easy. To get started call us 24/7 at (844) 904-1778 or submit this online form click here.

Contact Us Today to Begin

Finding an addiction treatment program in Temple Terrace, FL is a straightforward process when you know what to look for. Once you have determined which level of care is right for you, we recommend reaching out to an experienced Treatment Advisor who can guide you through the admissions process. At Guardian Recovery we have a team of experienced Treatment Advisors standing by to answer any additional questions you have and help you get started on the road to recovery as quickly as possible. As soon as you contact us, you will undergo a brief pre-assessment over the phone. The pre-assessment consists of a series of questions geared towards finding a treatment program that meets all of your unique clinical needs. We offer a free, no obligation health insurance benefit check to those who are insured through a major regional or national provider. If you are currently uninsured, we will help you determine which costs will need to be covered out-of-pocket. Finally, we help arrange local ground transportation to our Temple Terrace, FL detox center, or help set you up with an alternative level of care. To learn more or to begin your personal journey of addiction recovery in Temple Terrace, contact us today.

(1)https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2021-07-20/florida-second-in-nation-for-overdose-deaths

(2)https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/drug_poisoning_mortality/drug_poisoning.htm

(3)https://drugabusestatistics.org/drug-overdose-deaths/#florida

(4)(5)(6)(12)https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUHMetroBriefReports/NSDUH-Metro-Tampa.pdf

(7)(8)(9)(11)https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Q2TMg02g0QdEBYUohSoAZHxDPH7FLCr/view

(10)https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/crashreports/crash_facts_2020.pdf

(13)https://www.flhealthcharts.gov/ChartsReports/rdPage.aspx?rdReport=BrfssCounty.Dataviewer

(14)https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/binge-drinking.htm

(15)https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator

(16)https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/templeterracecityflorida

(17)https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/FL

(18)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64088/

Travis Atchison

Reviewed for accuracy by:

Travis Atchison
LCSW, MCAP


Travis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional. He has worked in various community-based settings, where he served families and couples, addressed issues related to homelessness and crisis and worked in a substance abuse setting.