Recovery is a process; it’s something that you have to work on every day. There’s no shame in beginning again; a fresh start gives you the chance to build a bigger, better future for yourself that is not defined by your addiction.” - Dr. Vikram Tarugu, Owner and Founder of Detox of South Florida
(863) 623-4923
Detox of South Florida Inc,
608 NE 2nd Ave, Okeechobee,
FL 34972, USA
Opening Hours
24 Hours 365 Days
CEO's Words
Welcome to Detox of South Florida, the premier detoxification program in Florida for alcohol and drug addiction with a high success rate in the state.
Detox of South Florida Scholarship
We are one of the leading Detox Centers of South Florida. We have the experience and knowledge necessary to keep people safe through all the step of the detoxification process. We further believe in giving back to society in some or the other way. That is why we have decided to create Detox of South Florida Scholarship.
About the Scholarship
Our scholarship program is known as “Detox of South Florida Scholarship“. In this program we shall be giving one scholarship of $1500 to the winning candidate. We hope that our scholarship program shall be able to help students in full filling their dreams by pursuing the right education.
Number of Scholarships: One of $1,500
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to all the students who are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools.
Students of any stream/branch of education are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have attained age of 18 years as on last date of scholarship.
Application process and Guidelines
- Applicant will have to submit a well written essay, info graphics or article (750-1000 words) on “What should I look for in a good detox center”. Your essay, info graphics or article will be judged on the level of freshness, creativity, uniqueness, as well as on its content.
- You should tell us the reason for applying to our scholarship.
- You should email us all the details to: scholarship@detoxofsouthflorida.com along with:
- Your CV/Resume
- Proof of being a student i.e. copy of student ID card etc.
Important Dates:
Last Date: December 15th, 2018
Winners shall be announced by December 31st, 2018.
Please Note: There is no fee involved in this scholarship program.
- We do not share applicant’s data with anyone. We keep your data confidential with us.
- We do not want any credit card information at any stage.
- Winners shall be published on this site and shall be contacted separately via email too.
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Meet Our Team
Dr. Vikram Tarugu, M.D. CEO
Gastroenterologist and medical professional focused on addiction. A veteran in the medical field with over 25 years of professional experience. He is a consultant for many South Florida Rehab centers. Patients travel from allover the US to seek his help with addiction and Hepatitis C treatment.
Dr. Muhammad Syed, M.D.
Doctor of internal medicine, C.F.O. He is Instrumental in the success of Detox of South Florida. He is known for his cheerful, ever happy and helpful attitude.
Dr. Shilpa Tarugu, M.D.
Doctor of internal medicine, medical director, and Nursing Supervisor. She is known for her ethical practice and expertise in the various detox protocols and programs.
Yolani Borato
Office Management
Andrea Beckwith
Director of Admissions
Nancy Cruz
Director of Operations
If you still have a few more questions, take a look at our FAQ’s below:
What characteristics should I look for in a good detox Florida center?
Research studies on addiction treatment have shown that some alcohol and substance addiction treatment and follow-up procedures are more successful than others. At Detox of South Florida, we emphasize on using the best approaches in alcohol or drug detox.
What type of addiction treatment do you provide?
Our goal is to ensure that all our patients regain their physical and mental states of health. Our treatment is therefore tailored to address each patient’s unique conditions. The treatment involves a combination of detoxification procedures such as opiate detox, alcohol detox, and heroin detox, just to mention a few, with other intervention procedures such as group and individual therapy, relapse prevention education, after-care planning, and in-house completion programs aimed at ensuring long-term sobriety and prevention of relapses.
How long do the addiction treatment and rehabilitation take?
Every patient has his or her unique type and level of addiction which is why the treatment period will normally vary from one individual to another. While some patients go through a 30-day rehab program, others will require a 60-day or 90-day program to recover from alcohol or drug addiction. The time it takes to recover will depend on the assessment report provided by the assigned medical professional who evaluates your case.
What happens in the case of a relapse?
As the best rehab in Florida, we believe a relapse should not be viewed as a failure but rather as a sign to help you get back on track by making necessary adjustments to your treatment.
How much does the overall addiction treatment and rehabilitation cost?
Our rates generally depend on the services provided. The overall cost will be determined by factors such as professional treatment fees, facilities, food, and utilities.
Do you allow visitations?
Unlike other addiction treatment centers across the country, at Detox of South Florida, we take your treatment and recovery process very seriously. Your treatment against addiction is a comprehensive process that may be affected by unwarranted interruptions. All visitations must, therefore, be approved well in advance by the treating therapist. We do this to ensure that your safety, focus on recovery, and stability are maintained at all times. The only visitors allowed are significant members of your family and close friends.
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Testimonials & reviews
We strive to give each of our clients a positive and meaningful experience as we journey with them towards recovery. Read personal reviews from patients whose lives have changed after successfully graduating from our treatment program.
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I am a 45 year old typical white male from upstate New York. Got addicted to opiates a few years back and I needed to get my life back. I chose detox of south Florida after some research. I am glad I found this place. Excellent care , techs and doctors . The Indian doctor I forget her name but she was especially caring . Thanks to these people.
-- James Macdonald
I feel emotional when I write this review for detox of south Florida . They made me realize that I have a life which is a gift from God. I basically wasted so many years drinking my life away . They are a bunch of good kind hearted people. God bless them
-- Ella Scott
This is place is really good Heroin detox center. Really professional people especially the doctors and techs . I stayed in this place for 14 days in total but never felt home sick.
-- Deidre Knox
If I have to say in one word- Very kind people with typical southern hospitality. I had severe withdrawals from heroin for the first night but the detox medications kept me comfortable. Keep up the good work Detox of south Florida.
-- Nicholas Berry
No way to describe the wonders they made to help out my brother, every single soul working there is willing take care of him, the staff, and the facilities are really a gift from heaven stating "there's really a way"... I recommend them with all my heart. And if you are reading this, and really know a person needing this... god bless you for reaching out.
-- Alejandro Barrios
Excellent treatment overall. I really can’t find any negatives except that I wish they were less busy. I really can’t blame them because they are so popular that people want to come here to get clean. Now the positives: Beautiful place, very very nice people and caring. The doctors and nurses are really super caring. Thumbs up to Dr. Vikram Tarugu who took care of my liver issues while I was there
-- John Harris
Why choose Detox of South Florida?
Experience and Knowledge We have the experience and knowledge necessary to keep you safe through every step of the detoxification process. With our Florida Detox staff experts by your side, it is easier to feel confident in every decision you make.