Questions about Alcohol and Drug Rehab In Riverview, FL

Question 1

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At River Oaks in Florida, we treat various types of addiction. Some of the most common addictions treated at our drug and alcohol rehab include:


Alcohol.
Prescription opioids.
Meth.
Cocaine.
Benzodiazepines.

Question 2

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The length of stay in inpatient rehab programs at River Oaks varies depending on each person’s needs. Our clinical team will work with you to determine the ideal length of treatment. There is no set length of time and patients may stay for a:


Weekend in rehab.
Month-long rehab program.
2-3 month rehab.

Question 3

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Yes, inpatient rehab at our Florida addiction treatment center treats co-occurring disorders as well as addiction. We customize your treatment plan and use techniques that address both the mental health disorder and the substance use disorder simultaneously. We specialize in integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders such as:


Anxiety and addiction.
Depression and substance use disorder.
PTSD and substance misuse.
Bipolar and addiction.

Question 4

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To get to the River Oaks inpatient rehab facility, you can use public or private transportation. Our addiction treatment facility is located in Riverview, Florida, which is less than 30 miles away from Tampa International Airport (TPA). 

Helpful admissions navigators are available to arrange your travel to treatment—this includes booking airfare and scheduling ground transportation. We also offer sober escorts for door-to-door supervision and monitoring during travel to River Oaks.

Question 5

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River Oaks also provides outpatient addiction treatment and sober supportive housing. Our outpatient drug and alcohol rehab near Tampa offers partial hospitalization programs as well as intensive outpatient programs.

For patients who may need other levels of addiction treatment, we also offer medical detox and inpatient addiction treatment.

Question 6

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Getting admitted to River Oaks rehab for drugs and alcohol is a quick and easy process. Our compassionate admissions navigators are available 24/7 to learn more about you and your treatment needs and help you verify your insurance coverage for rehab. Simply call . We’ll help you get admitted today.

Question 7

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You'll find that all of American Addiction Centers' facilities allow smoking in designated smoking areas. You can bring cigarettes with you to treatment, but they will need to be in packaging that has not been opened or tampered with. You're also allowed to receive cigarettes through the mail from friends or family members; however these must also be factory sealed. We do not allow any outside vape products. Vapes may be purchased at the facility. For more information, ask staff at the facility for the rules when you check in to treatment.

Question 8

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River Oaks does accept women who are pregnant: They must be medically stable to attend treatment at our Florida rehab facility. However, the decision to accept a pregnant person is at the discretion of the medical professionals at the facility.

Question 9

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Yes, someone from River Oaks can transport you to our facility from the  Tampa Intl. or St. Pete-Clearwater airport, or anywhere in Hillsborough County. This rehab transportation service is available for inpatient rehab services and some outpatient services. You'll need to work out your travel plans, specifically your arrival times, with us so that we can make sure we pick you up on time.

Question 10

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The cost of addiction treatment will vary from person to person. At River Oaks, we accept many different types of payment for addiction treatment. You can see more about paying for treatment here. In short, we take different types of private insurance plans and you can pay out of pocket. For the most part, American Addiction Centers’ facilities don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. However, we can set up a payment plan for you to make addiction treatment easier to pay for in the long run.

Question 11

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The safety of our patients and our employees is our highest priority at River Oaks. In a natural disaster, we have plans to move or release any patients that may be impacted. Specific emergencies may necessitate a stop to accepting new patients. If you have a medical emergency while in our care, we will follow any directions you provided during you admission process for further care. If you are trying to reach someone in our care because you are experiencing an emergency at home, you can reach our facility at 813-605-3900. If your loved one has a cell phone during treatment, you can also try and reach them there.

Question 12

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No, River Oaks is not currently accepting couples; however, because American Addiction Centers has another Florida facility, as well as other centers across the country, couples can attend treatment separately at the same time.

Question 13

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You will not be forced to stay in treatment at River Oaks, as our programs are voluntary. If you decide to leave our program early or against medical advice, we have counseling services available. Get help now if you or your loved one is in danger. The National Suicide Hotline is a lifesaving resource: 1-800-273-8255, and you can also find immediate help from the National Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357.

Question 14

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A person does not need to have insurance to attend an American Addiction Centers' facility like River Oaks Treatment Center, and can pay out of pocket.

Question 15

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Yes, you may bring your phone and approved electronics to River Oaks however, there are some restrictions during certain levels of care and at certain times.

Question 16

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Some levels of care are less time-intensive than others and may allow for regular contact with an employer. View our programs.

Question 17

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Yes; however, men and women reside in separate locations and many groups are separated by gender.

Question 18

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No. Our treatment does include the 12-Step approach which incorporates the concept of a "higher power," but our program is not specifically Christian-based.

Question 19

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You can find a list of items to pack for our inpatient rehab facility on our What to Expect page.

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