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Meet Our Staff

Our Staff

The Agape Detox Center Team

At Agape Detox Center, our team understands that the path to lasting recovery begins with personalized care. We are passionate about providing individually tailored and comprehensive treatments so those struggling with addiction can begin their journey toward health and healing. With a wealth of experience acquired in the field over many years, our medical doctors, nurses, therapists, and specialists work together collaboratively to provide top-quality support every step of the way.

The team at Agape understands that each person’s journey to recovery is unique. That’s why we take a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring our methods to fit each individual’s needs. With a focus on respect and compassion, our team is dedicated to helping you or your loved one reach their goals for a successful future free of addiction. Contact us to learn more about our mission and services for treating addiction.

Founder, CEO

Program Director

Finance Manager

Chief Marketing Officer

Director of Nursing

Executive Assistant

Intake Specialist (ATC)

Office Manager

Compliance specialist

Facility supervisor ABC/ADC

Operations Supervisor

Program Director

Admissions Supervisor

Case Manager ADC/ ABC

Case Manager

Clinical Director

Clinical Director

HR Manager

Behavioral Health Technician

LPN, Nurse

Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technician

CAC, CEI, Clinical Outreach

LCSW, Clinical Director

Director of Housing

Admissions Supervisor

Director of Finance

F.A.Q.

Common Questions About Our Programs

Why Choose Agape Detox?

At Agape Drug and Alcohol Detox Center of Port St. Lucie, guiding our clients to long-term wellness is our top priority. We take a uniquely targeted, whole-health approach to help our clients regain control of their lives. Our treatment center leverages all of the most trusted and effective therapies and treatment modalities by offering around-the-clock support in our drug detox program.

Our proven efforts allow recovering addicts to enjoy greater levels of comfort, expedited healing, and higher levels of long-term success. With Agape medical detox services, completing this initial and most challenging stage of the recovery process becomes infinitely easier.

Drug and alcohol detox is the process of clearing the body of illicit or prescribed substances that a person has been abusing. When people are addicted or chemically dependent upon a substance of choice, the body and brain no longer function properly without it. This is why it’s crucial to go through medical detox to recover from addiction rather than trying to stop using on your own.

Drug and alcohol programs in Port St. Lucie provide 24 -hour supervision and medical intervention to support individuals and ensure they detox safely.

At Agape Drug and Alcohol Detox Center of Port St. Lucie, we streamline our detox services to meet the unique needs of the individual. We offer a variety of targeted detox programs for a range of substances while also taking into account one’s a personal lifestyle and risk factors.

When abstinence or detox from drugs and alcohol occur, the body sends distress signals that make take the form of these withdrawal symptoms:

  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Rapid changes in body temperature
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Dizziness
  • Disorientation

The range and severity of symptoms a person may experience while in drug withdrawal are determined by various factors which include:

  • Age
  • Gender
  • General Health
  • The type of substance(s) being used
  • Individual addiction histories

When the body rids itself of harmful substances, it must then go through a process of relearning how to function effectively in the absence of those substances. Detox support at Agape Detox Center begins the moment our clients enter our Port St. Lucie facility.  Throughout this relearning process, we couple nutritional support with other natural interventions for increased safety and a rapid return to regular functioning.

People may have questions before enrolling in detox including “How long is detox?” and “How much is detox?’ Detox support at Agape Detox Center begins the moment our clients enter our Port St. Lucie facility. We work with our clients to create an individualized, affordable treatment plan that meets their needs. 

Our team understands how physically and emotionally challenging the start of recovery can be. Upon arrival, we perform a thorough psychological evaluation and medical exam to best asses your treatment plan. A needs-specific plan is then structured based on your assessment results and intake interview, promoting comfort and all-around medical stability.

Once settled in, clients are shown to their rooms. Vital signs, emotional well-being check-ins, and the detox plans revision are regularly revisited for effectiveness. In most cases, withdrawal occurs in a set of distinct phases. Rest assured, our team is always available to evaluate and mitigate:

  • Physical withdrawal symptoms
  • Psychological withdrawal symptoms
  • Behavioral withdrawal symptoms

Our detox program at Agape Detox Center of Port St. Lucie is held in a clean, comfortable, and well-organized environment. Patients are cared for by a team of experienced and highly compassionate professionals who love what they do. More importantly, our patients have the opportunity to complete their withdrawal in a safe and comfortable environment free of temptation, common triggers, and other challenges.

Completing detox successfully is an incredible feat, and one well worth celebrating. However, detox is merely one step in the recovery process. Oftentimes, it’s quickly followed by a range of new challenges.

Excessive drug and alcohol use causes significant changes in brain function and chemistry, making sustained abstinence an everyday challenge. After the body has cleansed itself of drugs or alcohol, the brain must heal. So, after completing a drug or alcohol detox program, it’s best to continue treatment in inpatient rehab for addiction.

Many substances also cause post-acute withdrawal symptoms (PAWS). PAWS are largely psychological symptoms that indicate the brain is still working towards balance and normal functioning. This includes:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Insomnia and other sleep troubles
  • Lack of motivation
  • Restlessness
  • Trouble focusing
  • And more

A staggering 15% of people who are admitted through emergency rooms for detox go on to receive additional addiction treatment.

The risk of relapsing is at its highest during the first several months of recovery. At Agape Detox Center, we streamline the process, allowing patients to seamlessly and safely resettle into structured addiction treatment. Our detox programs create a strong foundation for success by avoiding long breaks in treatment.

People use drugs like benzodiazepines and opioids to artificially trigger feelings of euphoria through the release of powerful chemicals within the brain’s reward system known as neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters operate as both “feel good” chemicals that are capable of inspiring heightened confidence and relaxation, and drivers for critical physiological functions. 

Neurotransmitters support balance, memory, coordination, various aspects of general cognition, smooth muscle control, and more. When a person is chemically dependent upon a substance and that substance is then taken away, these same neurotransmitters can undergo dramatic changes in their normal production or release.

Changes within brain functioning and chemistry make detoxing from specific substances dangerous. Medical care mitigates these dangers by helping the brain and body to gradually ease their way back toward normal functioning. When targeted support isn’t provided, this process is far more physically taxing and may lead to permanent or long-lasting damage to the heart, brain, liver, and other vital organs. In some cases, seizures, comas, and even death may be a result of inadequate detoxing. Thus, it’s far safer to enroll in a drug detox program that provides the targeted medical interventions you require.

Enrolling in our detox program at Agape Detox Center is definitely a good choice if you’ve become physically dependent upon any substance that you’ve been abusing. Drug and alcohol abuse is the final step towards full-blown addiction. When people become chemically dependent upon substances, they can no longer:

  • Limit or control how much drugs or alcohol they use
  • Stop using suddenly without feeling physically and mentally unwell
  • Stop using without support without risking potentially dangerous changes in their health

If you’ve tried to limit or stop your drug or alcohol use before and have experienced dramatic changes in how your body functions or feels, signing up for our medically supervised detox program is the safest choice. Learn how to help someone who is detoxing by talking to our highly-trained staff.