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About Us
Alcohol Awareness helps you take the first step toward a life of recovery.
Our Story
Alcohol Awareness is a licensed alcohol treatment provider. Our own clinical team runs medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Admissions answers the phone 24/7 from anywhere in the U.S. and verifies your insurance on that first call.
Our Contributors
Robert Gerchalk
Health Care Professional
Robert is the primary healthcare professional reviewer of this website. He worked for many years in mental health and substance abuse facilities in Florida, as well as in home health (medical and psychiatric), and took care of people with medical and addictions problems at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He holds nursing and business/technology degrees from Johns Hopkins University.
Our Core Values
Dignity
Recovery begins with being told the truth. Admissions tells you what your insurance covers, what it costs you and what is open this week, before you commit to anything.
Accessibility
Help should never be hard to reach. Our admissions line is answered 24/7, and a licensed clinician assesses you against the ASAM criteria instead of putting you on a waiting list.
Education
Knowing the facts makes change possible. We provide reliable information so you can make informed choices about alcohol and your health.
Progress
Recovery is a personal process that takes commitment and courage. You keep the same therapist through the program, and you leave holding a written relapse prevention plan instead of a list of phone numbers.
Our Mission for Alcohol Awareness
Alcohol Awareness is a licensed alcohol treatment provider in Pompano Beach, Florida. We admit people into our own programs: medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis treatment where the drinking sits alongside depression or anxiety.
Most people wait far longer than they need to, because nobody has told them what treatment costs or whether their insurance covers it. We answer both on the first call and put the figure in writing before you travel. Whether you’re questioning your own drinking habits or seeking guidance for a loved one, we’re here to help you take the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
A licensed clinician asks what you are drinking, how long it has been going on and what you have already tried. They verify your insurance while you are on the phone and tell you which level of care you qualify for, what it costs and what is open this week. Nothing is committed on that call.
Absolutely. If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, that’s reason enough to reach out. An assessment tells you plainly whether you need treatment, and admissions will say so if you do not.
Yes, if you’re worried about a friend or family member’s drinking, we can provide guidance on how to support them and what resources are available. Helping someone take the first step toward recovery starts with reaching out
Yes. Treatment records carry a second federal layer on top of HIPAA under 42 CFR Part 2, written specifically for addiction treatment. We cannot confirm you called to an employer or a family member without your consent, and you don’t have to share any personal details unless you choose to.
Yes. This is where you are treated. Our own licensed clinical team runs every level of care from medical detox through outpatient, and admissions books you in on the first call. If you have already been somewhere that did not hold, say so on the call. It changes what is recommended rather than being held against you.
Are You Ready to Get Help?
You can stop drinking with the right clinical support behind you. Call admissions, have your insurance card to hand, and you will finish that call knowing what is covered, what is open and which program you qualify for.
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