JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Are you worried someone you care about might be getting hooked to prescription drugs? Maybe they got the pills from their dentist or a doctor for pain, but now you're seeing signs they could be addicted.
Maybe you know you have a problem yourself.
First Coast News and anchor Jeannie Blaylock are taking a week-long look at the issue. "Beast In a Bottle," airing on FCN beginning February 18th, will introduce you to local, ordinary folks who wound up hooked. You'll also hear from experts who can help.
Friday, February 22nd, join us from 5-6:30pm for a phone panel of addiction experts. You can call in for help and not have to give your name.
Here's another list of resources for help:
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS
Breakthroughs Counseling & Recovery Inc. (904) 739-2152
3810 Williamsburg Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Greenfield Center (904) 389-37843
Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL
Awakening Recovery Center (904) 733-7383
METHADONE TREATMENT
Jacksonville Metro Treatment (904) 398-7015
3609 Emerson St, Jacksonville, FL
INPATIENT AND OTHER LEVELS OF TREATMENT
Lakeview (904) 642-9349
8889 Corporate Square Ct, Jacksonville, FL
Stepping Stones Treatment Center (904) 446-1041
1815 Corporate Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Wekiva Springs Center (904) 296-3533
3947 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL
PUBLICLY ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAMS
River Region Human Services (904) 899-6300
390 Park St, Jacksonville, FL
Gateway Community Services Inc. (904) 387-4661
555 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Gateway Community Services Inc. (904) 739-1922
1754 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL
YOUNG ADULT TREATMENT OPTION
Teen Challenge (904) 647-6358
3333 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL
12-STEP SUPPORT GROUPS
Narcotics Anonymous (904) 358-6262
Jacksonville, FL
Alcoholics Anonymous Northeast Florida Intergroup Services
Phone (904)399-8535
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR LOVED ONES
Al-Anon (904) 350-0600
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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