What is Suboxone?

Suboxone has been approved for use with heroin, methadone and other opiate detox. The active ingredient buprenorphine hydrochloride reduces the symptoms of heroin detox. Suboxone is a combination of two proven medications, buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, reduces withdrawal symptoms and blocks the effects of subsequently administered opiates, suggesting it might help reduce illicit opiate use. Due to the presence of naloxone, Suboxone is very likely to produce severe withdrawal symptoms if misused intravenously. When used as prescribed, no such effect is likely.

Insurance Questions

Does your insurance cover you here at Sunrise?

To better serve our clients, our services are covered by a number of health insurance plans. Any questions about insurance coverage or financial arrangements can be answered by contacting us. One of our intake coordinators will be happy to answer any questions. We also gladly assist in making flight and ground transportation arrangements for our out-of-town clients.

Who We Are - Our National Marketing Director

Ira Levy began his career in the field of addictions in 1992 working as a mental health tech. He has also worked as admission coordinator for National Recovery Institute. In 1996 he became the National Marketing Director for Focus Health care overseeing four hospitals throughout the country. After leaving Focus in 2001 he has worked as a consultant for various treatment centers. In 2004 he joined Sunrise Detox where today he works as a liaison between EAPs and treatment centers in finding the appropriate level of care. Over the past fifteen years he has become one of the most recognized faces in the treatment industry.

Who We Are - Our Director of Nursing

Linda Burns is a certified addictions registered nurse with 15 years of progressive diversified experience in the behavioral health field. She spent nine years as the Director of Nursing for Universal Health Services in Pennsylvania providing management, training, direct patient care, JCAHO preparation, and various operational duties. In 2004, Linda relocated to Florida and joined Sunrise Detoxification Center. She has attended Delaware County, Penn State, and St. Josephs University. Linda’s many accomplishments include the development of innovative treatment protocols, staff training programs, and the development and implementation of tools to effectively monitor and insure quality care for patients. Mrs. Burns continues her training through workshops and seminars with a focus on new clinical and pharmacologic treatment modalities specific to substance abuse.

Who We Are - Our Executive Director

In 1989, Jeffrey G. Gorin was in a devastating car accident. He was critically injured in his upper spine and neck. While surgery was successful, he was diagnosed with permanent nerve damage resulting in chronic pain. He became addicted to pain medications and muscle relaxants and his life rapidly became unmanageable. He eventually entered treatment and is in recovery today, both from his addiction and his chronic pain.

In 1994 Jeff became a Counselor with Hanley Hazleton. In 2000, he received a Masters of Science in Applied Addiction and opened his private practice. On July 21, 2004 Jeff was instrumental in the opening of Sunrise Detoxification Center, LLC as a Co-Founder and is the center’s Clinical Director. Mr. Gorin holds certificates with the State of Florida and NAADAC.

Who We Are - Our Medical Director

Medical Director and addiction specialist, Morgan Poncy, oversees the day to day medically related operations at Sunrise Detox. Dr. Poncy is a board certified internal medicine physician who specializes in the fields of addictions, especially acute detoxification from drugs and alcohol. During the past four years he has treated over 3000 patients in acute withdrawal from opiates, benzodiaes and alcohol. Sunrise Detox is an acute inpatient detox facility licensed by the Department of Children and Families and is JCAHO accredited.

After graduating from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Poncy completed his internship and residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. While continuing his private practice, he co-founded Sunrise Detox in 2004 with Jeffrey Gorin and Tim Doran. Seeing the need for a private inpatient detox, Dr. Poncy became one of the first physicians in South Florida licensed to administer Suboxone. No single physician has treated as many patients with Suboxone in the United States. He has become a recognized resource among peers for his dedication to his patients with addictions.

What Dr. Poncy has to say:

"South Florida offers the full spectrum of substance abuse treatment facilities including detox centers, rehabilitation centers, and sober living facilities," said Dr. Poncy. Detox facilities like Sunrise Detox help alcoholics and addicts get through withdrawals safely and comfortably. Getting over the physical addiction to drugs or alcohol is the vital first step in recovery. "Once people are detoxed, we help them choose a rehabilitation program that is appropriate based on their unique situation."

"Most of our drug detox and alcohol detox patients live in Florida, but many also come from New York and New Jersey because it is easy to travel from there to Florida," said Dr. Morgan Poncy. "We also get patients from across the country and even internationally."

Our Staff Sets Us Apart

We have a group of caring, dedicated and professional staff members who supervise treatment, walk you through detox and create a roadmap for your continued success. We succeed where others fail in part because many of us are recovering too and we know what you're dealing with. Further, our Medical Director, Morgan Pncy, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine with a specialization in addiction. His focus and expertise create an environment more conducive to successful detox.