Drug & Alcohol Rehab
in Lakewood, CA

What are the treatment options available in Lakewood?

Integrated treatment is usually the most effective manner in which to tackle the primary sources of drug and alcohol addictions. Even though symptoms of addiction need to be overcome, life skills will also be learnt in order to focus on the main causes of your dependency.

Moving out of your home environment and entering a rehab facility will protect you against the stressors that negatively encourage your substance use. By remaining in a safe and supportive environment, you have a better chance of completing your treatment program while protecting yourself against relapse and its potential risks.

Clients who have dual diagnosis, co-occurring illnesses and extreme dependencies are encouraged to take part in an inpatient treatment program. Getting sober is possible if you partake in a residential rehab program, however if you want to maintain it you are going to need to overcome the difficulties that are associated with the first few months of recovery. When the residential program is complete you will want to be more independent and your focus will be on the things you want to do with your new life.

Paying for Private Treatment

Private rehab should be settled directly or claimed via your healthcare policy. A large number of health insurance providers will cover at least some of your rehab program, including detox, rehab therapy, medicines and relapse support.

The amount you are able to claim should be checked against your policy rules and your provider. You should determine the amount of cover you can claim before you enroll in a rehab program. Click on our Verify Your Insurance page to find out about the cover you qualify for.

If you don’t get cover from your insurance provider, you will be responsible for paying the treatment centre directly. Some rehab centers may extend payment plans to clients who find the costs unaffordable upfront.

Maintaining Addiction Recovery in Lakewood

The early stages of your recovery can feel difficult when returning to normal life after completing addiction treatment. The rehab environment was controlled and safe, and you were given professional support. Your coping skills will be put to the test when you leave rehab, as you may experience some challenges that you still need to learn to deal with. Long term recovery is more challenging if you have a severe dependency or if you return to your new life without social support structures in place. If you don’t have aftercare support or guidance in the initial stages of recovery, relapse can occur.

One of the benefits of completing rehab is the ability to join an alumni community program, where you will be able to liaise with former clients and staff as part of a recovery community. This useful network allows you access to our social events, including ongoing support and mentorship from other recovering members. You can also reciprocate in the program by supporting other people if you like.

Support Groups (Fellowship Meetings)

Through support group events you will create a support structure that is conducive to your long-term sobriety. The 12-steps are is followed by support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) which have for many decades, been supporting people in recovery by holding regular meetings.

At local meetings, you will share and listen to other member’s personal journeys. Through companionship and committing to the 12-steps, individuals in recovery will feel empowered to take responsibility for themselves and protect those that love them.

Support for Families & Children Affected by Addiction

Some individuals in an addicted household are impacted more than others. While the individual struggling with dependence certainly needs all the help they can get, other members of the household also need support.