Sanibel, Florida

Sanibel, Florida is 9 miles SW of Cape Coral, Florida (center to center) and 107 miles S of Tampa, Florida. It is in Lee county. The city is part of the Fort Myers - Cape Coral metro area. The population of Sanibel is 6,064.

The People and Families of Sanibel

In Sanibel, about 73% of adults are married. Sanibel, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sanibel had a median family income of $92,455. Sanibel is one of the richer cities in Florida. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Sanibel. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Sanibel work from home. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Sanibel political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $72,960. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sanibel Housing

Of the housing in Sanibel, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Sanibel. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Florida.

Commuting

In Sanibel, 78% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Sanibel makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Sanibel6,064$92,455
Bonita Springs32,797$53,436
Cape Coral102,286$47,503
Fort Myers48,208$32,477
Fort Myers Beach6,561$62,000
North Fort Myers40,214$39,907

High Points

Sanibel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Sanibel Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Sanibel Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%Sanibel Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%Sanibel Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%Sanibel People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sanibel College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sanibel Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sanibel Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Sanibel Low Violent Crime


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

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



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Do you live in Sanibel, Florida and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Sanibel.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Sanibel treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Sanibel would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Sanibel to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Sanibel will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Sanibel, Florida, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Sanibel, FL. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Sanibel, FL. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Sanibel, FL. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Sanibel is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Sanibel, Florida Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Sanibel, FL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Sanibel, Florida:

Bill Bohs MA Fort Myers, FL 11.5 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Aim Target Programs Inc Fort Myers, FL 11.6 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southwest FL Addiction Services Inc Fort Myers, FL 11.6 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Therese M Reynolds MA LMHC NCC Fort Myers, FL 11.6 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Omega Centre Cape Coral, FL 13.7 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
AAR Counseling Services Fort Myers, FL 16.4 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southwest Florida Addiction Services Fort Myers, FL 16.4 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Treatment Works Fort Myers, FL 16.4 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ruth Cooper Center Fort Myers, FL 17.9 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Ruth L Waters MA PA North Fort Myers, FL 19.3 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Naples Community Hospital Inc Naples, FL 26.9 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charlotte Community MH Services Inc Punta Gorda, FL 28.8 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare Punta Gorda, FL 31.8 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Willough at Naples Naples, FL 34.8 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lighthouse Addiction Services Port Charlotte, FL 37.0 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Mission Unity Inc Port Charlotte, FL 37.0 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
David Lawrence Center Immokalee, FL 43.7 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Tri County Counseling and Life North Port, FL 46.4 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Home Detox Inc Venice, FL 48.5 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Thomas G Glaza LMAC CAP North Port, FL 54.1 miles from Sanibel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Among the 17.4 million people aged 12 or older who needed but did not receive treatment for an alcohol use problem in 2008, there were 651,000 (3.7 percent) who felt they needed treatment for their alcohol use problem. The number and the percentage were similar to those reported in 2007 (859,000 persons and 4.8 percent, respectively) and 2002 (761,000 persons and 4.5 percent, respectively). Of these, 512,000 (78.6 percent) did not make an effort to get treatment, and 139,000 (21.4 percent) made an effort but were unable to get treatment in 2008.

Because about 70 percent of Americans visit their primary care physician at least once every 2 years, these doctors are in a unique position-not only to prescribe medications, but also to identify prescription drug abuse and to help the patient recognize the problem, set recovery goals, and seek appropriate treatment.

Injection is the most efficient way to administer low-purity heroin.

In the South, current illegal drug use declined from 9.3 percent in 2007 to 8.0 percent in 2008 among teens aged 12 to 17, and use of crack decreased from 0.3 to 0.2 percent among persons aged 12 or older. Also in the South, current nonmedical use of prescription psychotherapeutics declined from 3.0 to 2.4 percent among persons aged 12 or older, from 3.8 to 2.8 percent among teens aged 12 to 17, and from 2.3 to 1.7 percent among adults aged 26 or older. These decreases were driven in part by decreases in the rates of nonmedical use of pain relievers for teens aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 26 or older, although the decrease among adults aged 26 or older was not significant. There were no significant changes in the rates of current use in any of the nine illegal drug categories for the Northeast, Midwest, and West between 2007 and 2008.

Drug rehab centers have reported that meth users are often some of the hardest addicts to treat; many treatment centers have chosen to focus more attention on helping individuals struggling with meth addiction.

Nationally in 2002.2003, about 3.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older were dependent on or had abused illegal drugs in the past year. The District of Columbia had the highest rate of past year illegal drug dependence or abuse (4.0 percent) among persons aged 12 or older, and Kansas had the lowest rate (2.5 percent). Most of the States in the highest fifth were in the West (four States) or the Northeast (four States). The highest rates for past year illegal drug dependence or abuse occurred in the 18 to 25 age group, with Rhode Island having the highest rate (12.7 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Sanibel, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Sanibel, 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 Sanibel, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
12%
13%
Marijuana use in Sanibel, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
81%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Sanibel, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
4%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
85%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-2%
68%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Sanibel, 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
2%
27%
1%
8%
2%
2%
50%
3%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Sanibel, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
2%
6%
2%
2%
15%
3%
12%
9%
17%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Sanibel, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Sanibel, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
75%
15%
Have you ever gone to school in Sanibel, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
81%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Sanibel, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
3%
6%
2%
4%
11%
3%
12%
9%
17%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
14%
52%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
28%
72%
Surveys updated monthly.

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