Davie, Florida

Introduction to Davie, Florida

The Florida town of Davie is located in Broward County, Florida, only 9 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale and about 25 miles north of Miami. Bordered by the Florida Everglades to the west, Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as Interstates I-595, I-75, and I-95, and is minutes away from the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. The town's neighboring municipality of Cooper City lies just 3 miles to the west of Davie.

Named after developer Randolph P. Davie, the town was originally carved out of Everglades land. Davie is home to campuses of a large number of educational institutions, including the Central Campus of Broward Community College and the Davie Campus of the University of Florida. Davie is also home to Nova Southeastern University. Movie fans may recognize Davie as the home of Rolling Hills Golf Course, the filming locale of the classic hit "Caddyshack".

Events and Attractions in Davie

Davie is home to Flamingo Gardens, a 60-acre site showcasing rare, exotic and native plants. The town is also home to the Young At Art Children's Museum, a hands-on cultural and educational arts venue where kids can express their creativity in a fun and exciting environment. Also in town is the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Located in the historical western-themed district of downtown Davie, this attraction has long served as Davie’s main tourist draw. The indoor/outdoor facility was originally established as a rodeo arena, but later expanded to meet the demand for more diverse events such as top name concert entertainers, circuses, monster trucks, horse shows, dog shows, car shows, air boat shows, and industrial shows.

Davie is also the host site of several annual events, some of which are listed below:

  • The Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo (February): A two-day festival which includes a heritage parade, an arts and crafts fair, a fine arts show, an antique stage coach and wagon display, a livestock fair, a cook-off, a country barbecue, live country entertainment, and continuous professional rodeo.
  • Diversity Festival (April): Features a multitude of food samplings from around the world.
  • Independence Day Family Splash, Crafts and Fireworks: A Fourth-of-July event which includes family entertainment, a petting farm, bounce houses, climbing walls, and a huge fireworks show.
  • Davieween Happenings (late October): Held at Pine Island Park, this event features Halloween costume contests for both humans and horses.
  • Holiday Craft Fair and Green Market (November): A 20-year old craft fair celebrating the finest of country crafts and traditional arts.
  • Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens and Snow Play (December).

Located only thirty minutes away is the city of Miami, home of the following major league pro sports teams:

  • National Basketball Association: Miami Heat
  • Major League Baseball: Florida Marlins
  • National Hockey League: Florida Panthers (who play in Sunrise, about 10 miles northwest of Davie)
  • National Football League: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphin fans will be interested in knowing that the town of Davie has the distinction of hosting the team's official training facility, located on the campus of Nova Southeastern University.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Davie75,720$56,290
Cooper City27,939$78,172
Dania Beach20,061$37,405
Lauderhill57,585$36,723
Miramar72,739$52,952
Pembroke Pines137,427$61,480
Plantation82,934$65,029


The listings in Davie, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(10) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(17) Outpatient
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(9) Spanish Speaking
(10) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(4) American Sign Language
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(6) Females
(5) Males
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(3) Hospital Inpatient
(10) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(6) Gay and Lesbian
(4) Halfway House
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Davie, Florida? Are you concerned about a family member in Davie, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Davie, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Davie, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Davie, FL. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehabilitation, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Davie, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Davie, Florida with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Davie, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Davie, FL. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Davie, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Davie, from an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Davie - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Davie. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Davie. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Davie, Florida Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Davie, Florida. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Davie:

Associates for Psychological Services Davie, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Recovery First Inc Davie, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Metro Treatment of Florida LP Fort Lauderdale, FL 1.1 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Fifth Street Counseling Center Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL 2.2 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Associates for Psychological Services Fort Lauderdale, FL 3.9 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Focus Healthcare Fort Lauderdale, FL 3.9 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Focus Healthcare of Florida Cooper City, FL 4.1 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lifeline of Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL 4.3 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Nova Southeastern University Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL 4.3 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
3rd Step Mental Health Program Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Broward House Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Covenant House Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Destination Hope Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Fort Lauderdale Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Inspirations for Youth and Families Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Recovery Place Fort Lauderdale, FL 5.4 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Susan B Anthony Fort Lauderdale, FL 7.1 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Lifeline of Miami Inc Hollywood, FL 7.7 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood, FL 7.7 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Recovery First Inc Hollywood, FL 7.7 miles from Davie
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

SPD in the past year was associated with past year substance dependence or abuse in 2006. Among adults aged 18 or older with SPD, 22.3 percent were dependent on or abused illegal drugs or alcohol. The rate among adults without SPD was 7.7 percent.

The large majority of methamphetamine that is abused in this country comes from foreign or domestic labs that are built to make huge quantities of the drug for importing and distribution.

After the initial euphoric feeling a heroin user experiences an alternately wakeful and drowsy state.

OxyContin abusers remove the sustained-release coating to get a rapid release of the drug, causing a rush of euphoria similar to heroin.

Pharmacists have the ability to play a key role in preventing prescription drug abuse and addiction by making it a point to provide clear information and advice about how to take a medication appropriately, about the effects the medication may have, and about any possible drug interactions. Pharmacists can help to curtail the incidents of prescription fraud or diversion by keeping a keen eye out for false or altered prescription forms. Many pharmacies have developed "hotlines" to alert other drug stores that are in the same region when a fraud has been detected.

In 2006, rates of past year SPD were lowest among Asians at 7.8 percent. Rates for other racial/ethnic groups were 10.5 percent among blacks, 10.8 percent among Hispanics and among Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, 11.4 percent among whites, 25.3 percent among persons reporting two or more races, and 25.9 percent among American Indians or Alaska Natives.


Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Davie:

Faith Christian Church
7676 Davie Road, Extension
(Between Sheridian & Stirling, East of University)
"High Hopes Group"
Davie, Florida

Meeting Days and Times
Mondays, 8:30PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Davie, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Davie, Florida. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Davie, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
15%
4%
Marijuana use in Davie, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
80%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Davie, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
5%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
81%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
25%
41%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Davie, Florida?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
13%
15%
1%
1%
0%
2%
60%
4%
3%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Davie, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
4%
2%
4%
15%
3%
10%
6%
19%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Davie, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Davie, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
93%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Davie, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
90%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Davie, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
2%
6%
3%
3%
13%
5%
11%
10%
15%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
3%
69%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
55%
45%
Surveys updated monthly.

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