Frequently Asked Questions

Our program treats all substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, fentanyl, stimulants, benzodiazepines and prescription drugs. Each client receives an individualized plan built around their substance use.

Yes, our program treats cocaine and Adderall misuse along with heroin use. The intake assessment shows whether PHP, IOP, weekly outpatient or a detox referral comes first.

Yes, our team treats marijuana and kratom use. Admissions reviews symptoms, completes an intake assessment and recommends the level of care that fits.

Yes, regular marijuana use can lead to cannabis use disorder. Strong cravings, using more than planned and trouble stopping despite problems at work or home can be signs of it, and our team reviews each of these at intake.

Yes, regular kratom use can lead to dependence, cravings and withdrawal symptoms when a person stops. Our admissions team guides anyone concerned about kratom toward the right level of care.

Kratom acts on the same brain receptors as opioids, which explains why regular use can cause dependence and withdrawal. Our team includes kratom use in each client's intake assessment and treatment plan.

Yes, our program treats clients who use more than one substance. Each treatment plan addresses every substance a client uses and its effect on health, mood and recovery.

Yes, regular heavy drinking can lead to alcohol use disorder. As the body adjusts to alcohol, stopping becomes harder without professional treatment, and our team builds each plan around the client's drinking history.

Drinking more than planned, strong cravings, failed attempts to stop and drinking despite problems at home or work can be signs of alcohol addiction. Our team reviews these signs during each intake assessment.

Clients at risk of alcohol withdrawal complete medical detox first, since alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. Our team coordinates the detox referral, and clients begin PHP or IOP once medically stable.

Yes, clients who take prescribed medication for alcohol use disorder are welcome after our team reviews their needs and medical stability. We stay in contact with their prescribers throughout treatment.

Effective alcohol addiction treatment combines therapy, peer support and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when a prescriber recommends it. Our program provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills and relapse prevention through PHP and IOP, with prescriber coordination for clients on MAT.

Yes, people reach sobriety through therapy and treatment, with or without AA. Our program uses 12-Step principles, and our team encourages 12-Step meetings and other community recovery groups that fit each client's beliefs.

Opioids attach to brain receptors that control pain and pleasure, which creates strong cravings and physical dependence over time. Our team pairs relapse prevention with overdose safety planning for every client recovering from opioid use.

Yes, clients on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid or alcohol use join after a review of their needs, medical stability and prescribing arrangements. Our team coordinates with each prescriber to keep care aligned.

Opioid addiction treatment combines therapy, relapse prevention and MAT when a prescriber recommends it. Our program supports clients on MAT through prescriber coordination and provides CBT, DBT Skills, group therapy and overdose safety planning.

Strong cravings, taking more than prescribed, withdrawal symptoms between doses, secrecy about use and distance from family or work can be signs of opioid addiction. Our team checks for these signs during the intake assessment and matches each client with the right level of care.

Yes, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid with a high risk of dependence and overdose, even in very small amounts. Our team builds overdose safety planning into every fentanyl treatment plan.

Our team puts overdose safety first for clients recovering from fentanyl use. Clients build a personal safety plan, learn overdose warning signs and receive naloxone education and training, which family members can join too.

Yes, meth is a highly addictive stimulant that drives intense cravings and affects sleep, mood and memory. Our team treats meth use through PHP, IOP and weekly outpatient care built around stimulant recovery.

Our meth addiction treatment centers on relapse prevention, trigger identification and emotional regulation. Clients practice these skills in groups with peers who understand stimulant recovery.

Yes, Adderall is a prescription stimulant that can lead to misuse and addiction, especially when taken without a prescription or in higher doses than prescribed. Our program treats Adderall misuse alongside other stimulant use.

Yes, clients with past meth-related paranoia or hallucinations join once they are medically and psychiatrically stable. Our team reviews current symptoms and safety during the intake assessment.

Yes, Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine that can lead to physical dependence and addiction, especially with daily or long-term use. Valium, Ativan and Klonopin carry the same risk, and our program treats misuse of each.

No, stopping benzodiazepines abruptly can be dangerous, so any change in dose belongs with the prescribing doctor or a medical detox provider. Our team arranges a detox referral before PHP or IOP when the assessment shows a need.

Opioid painkillers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, sedatives such as benzodiazepines and stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin are the prescription drugs most often misused. Our program treats misuse of all three types.

Gabapentin carries a lower risk of addiction than opioids, yet misuse still happens, especially alongside opioids or other drugs. Our team assesses gabapentin use as part of each client's full substance use history.

Yes, addiction can develop even when a medication starts with a valid prescription, especially with long-term use or higher doses than directed. Our therapists help clients recognize signs of misuse without judgment, and our team coordinates with their prescribers.

Dual diagnosis means a person has a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. Our team plans care for both together rather than one at a time.

Dual diagnosis is now usually called co-occurring disorders. The newer term reflects that both conditions need attention at the same time.

Effective dual diagnosis care addresses substance use and mental health together. Our program combines trauma-informed therapy, emotional regulation skills and coordination of psychiatric care with outside providers.

Depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms are among the conditions that most often occur alongside substance use. Our therapists address each of these through individual therapy and group skills work.

Yes, our team supports depression, anxiety and trauma-related symptoms alongside addiction treatment. Psychiatric evaluations and medication management are coordinated with outside providers.

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most intensive level of care at our program. It runs for about 30 sessions with full treatment days of therapy, skills groups and case management.

Yes, PHP is a form of addiction rehab, and the key difference is that clients go home at the end of each treatment day. This outpatient setup gives clients intensive care while they stay connected to family.

PHP lasts about 30 sessions. Our team recommends a step down to IOP once the client shows readiness for a lower level of care.

Clients move from PHP to IOP once ready, based on the treatment team's recommendation. This step keeps relapse prevention steady as independence grows.

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meets five days a week for three hours a day for about 60 days. Clients attend in person or online through live Zoom groups.

IOP lasts about 60 days. The exact length depends on each person's recovery progress and treatment plan.

IOP meets three hours a day, five days a week. PHP runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.

Someone needs intensive outpatient therapy when substance use keeps disrupting work, relationships or health and treatment several days a week fits their needs. Our intake assessment uses ASAM Criteria to confirm whether weekly outpatient, IOP or PHP fits best.

Yes, PHP is more intense than IOP. PHP provides full treatment days, and IOP follows with three-hour days that give clients more independence.

Yes, weekly outpatient (OP) is its own level of care at our program. Clients can begin at this level when the intake assessment shows it fits their needs.

A typical course lasts about 90 days, starting with about 30 sessions of PHP followed by about 60 days of IOP. Length depends on clinical needs, progress and our treatment team's recommendations.

Yes, outpatient rehab is an established level of care for people who are medically stable and able to live at home during treatment. Our team matches each client to PHP, IOP or weekly outpatient through the intake assessment and adjusts care through ongoing reassessment.

The better option depends on each person's needs. Inpatient rehab fits people who need 24-hour support, while outpatient rehab fits people who are medically stable and able to live at home during treatment. Our admissions assessment points each person toward the setting that fits best.

Yes, PHP and IOP are both available by telehealth for clients in California when clinically appropriate. IOP clients join live, interactive Zoom groups on the same schedule as in-person IOP, and our team helps clients who are new to Zoom.

Both options deliver the same level of addiction care, so the choice depends on each client's needs. Online IOP suits clients with transportation, work or family barriers, while in-person IOP suits clients who want face-to-face connection and added accountability.

During an intensive outpatient program, clients attend group sessions that focus on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, coping skills and recovery education. Clients also meet with their therapist each week and work with case management on personal goals.

No, IOP at our program blends group sessions with weekly one-on-one therapy and case management. Groups on relapse prevention and coping skills fill most of the schedule.

Yes, clients can keep working during treatment. The three-hour IOP schedule and the online option leave room for work, and case management guides clients on childcare and transportation options.

Yes, drug and alcohol testing is part of treatment. In-person clients test on-site at our facility, and online clients test at an approved local lab when their treatment plan calls for it.

Our program uses CBT, DBT Skills, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention and 12-Step principles. Groups also teach mindfulness, grounding and distress tolerance.

Our program draws on 12-Step principles, and our team encourages 12-Step meetings and other community recovery groups. Clients also build skills through CBT, DBT Skills, mindfulness and relapse prevention.

Successful drug addiction treatment combines evidence-based therapy, medication when a prescriber recommends it and ongoing support. Our program brings these together through CBT, DBT Skills, group and individual therapy, and prescriber coordination.

Group therapy brings clients together with peers and a group facilitator to build recovery skills. Sessions focus on relapse prevention, CBT and DBT Skills, mindfulness and life skills.

Group topics include coping skills, communication, healthy relationships and boundaries with family. Our facilitators also lead recovery education on goal setting, wellness and building a recovery support system.

No, new clients can listen first and share when they feel ready. Our facilitators keep every group respectful, and hearing peers speak openly often makes sharing easier over time.

No, group therapy and AA or NA are different types of recovery support. Our group therapy is clinical addiction treatment led by credentialed counselors and therapists, while AA and NA are peer-led groups our team encourages clients to attend alongside treatment.

Yes, group therapy sessions are confidential. Our team safeguards every client's treatment records, and each client decides how much of their story to share.

Yes, every client receives weekly individual therapy. These one-on-one sessions help each person work through personal challenges and set recovery goals.

Case management helps clients address practical needs that affect recovery, such as healthcare, employment, education, housing and transportation. It also helps each client build a recovery support network.

Yes, family members can join coordinated sessions with our case management team when the client gives permission and it is clinically appropriate. Families can also take part in naloxone education and training.

Each treatment plan starts with a biopsychosocial evaluation (a review of physical, mental and social factors). Our team reviews substance use history and mental health, then uses DSM-5 and ASAM Criteria to recommend PHP, IOP or weekly outpatient.

Yes, our program accepts clients who relapsed after treatment, including former clients. Our team completes a new assessment and helps each client build stronger relapse prevention strategies.

Triggers, stress, cravings and old social circles often lead to a return to use after rehab, especially without a relapse prevention plan. Our team helps each client build that plan and keeps care connected through discharge planning and referrals.

Our team responds to a relapse during treatment with accountability and compassion, never shame. We review what led to it and strengthen the client's relapse prevention plan through ongoing reassessment.

Yes, overdose safety planning is part of relapse prevention. Clients learn to spot high-risk situations and warning signs, and our team provides naloxone education, training and prevention resources.

Yes, clients who take prescribed ADHD or psychiatric medication are evaluated for admission based on clinical needs. Our team works with each prescriber to support stability during substance use treatment.

Psychiatric care comes through qualified outside providers. Our team coordinates psychiatric evaluations and medication management with them, while our therapists and counselors lead addiction treatment.

Medical detox takes place with a trusted outside provider, and our team coordinates the referral. Clients who don't need detox can begin PHP or IOP after the intake assessment.

Admissions starts with a free, confidential conversation with our team. From there, admissions verifies insurance benefits and coordinates any prior authorization, our team completes an intake assessment, and the client begins PHP, IOP or weekly outpatient.

Treatment begins once the intake assessment and insurance verification are complete. Admissions works quickly, and the start date also depends on program availability and insurance authorization.

Yes, first-time clients are welcome. Every new client starts with an intake assessment, and our team arranges a detox referral first when the assessment shows a need for it.

On the first day, our team welcomes each new client, explains how the day works and introduces them to the group. New clients can start by listening, and our facilitators help them adjust at their own pace.

Yes, case management helps clients find transportation solutions and community resources so they can attend every session. Online IOP through Zoom also gives clients full access to care without travel.

Yes, every conversation with our admissions team is confidential. Our team protects each caller's health information under federal privacy laws.

No, our team shares treatment information with an employer only with the client's written consent. Each client decides what to tell their workplace.

Our program accepts Blue Shield and Aetna for addiction treatment. Cigna and TRICARE plans are also accepted, along with private pay.

Yes, our admissions team verifies insurance benefits and coordinates prior authorization before treatment begins. We explain deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket costs up front.

Yes, outpatient addiction treatment is a covered benefit under many health plans, and details vary by plan. Our admissions team checks each client's benefits before treatment starts.

The cost of outpatient rehab with insurance depends on each plan's deductible, copay and coinsurance. Our admissions team verifies benefits and explains each client's estimated out-of-pocket costs before treatment starts.

Our program accepts private pay, and admissions explains every available payment option. Clients receive clear out-of-pocket cost details before treatment starts.

Care comes from a core team led by Clinical Director Tiffany Komba, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Program Director Christa Chaffins (CADC-CAS), Group Facilitator Joel Rowland (CADC II) and Associate Therapist Joselin Blalock work together on every treatment plan.

Clinical Director Tiffany Komba (LMFT) oversees all clinical care at our program. She brings 8 years of experience in addiction and co-occurring mental health treatment and reviews care for quality and consistency.

Group Facilitator Joel Rowland, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC II), leads therapeutic and relapse prevention groups with 12 years of experience in chemical dependency treatment. Program Director Christa Chaffins (CADC-CAS) also facilitates groups.

Program Director Christa Chaffins (CADC-CAS) provides case management with 10 years of experience. She connects each treatment plan to healthcare, employment and housing resources.

Associate Therapist Joselin Blalock and our clinical team provide weekly individual therapy. These one-on-one sessions give each client time to work through the personal challenges behind their substance use.

Our Clinical Director holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) license from the State of California. Our counselors hold Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credentials at the CADC II level and the CADC-CAS level, which adds clinical supervisor certification.

Yes, clients work with the same team from PHP through IOP and weekly outpatient. This continuity builds trust and helps our team adjust care as needs change.

When IOP ends, our team builds a discharge plan and refers each client to Foothill Behavioral Health Consultants or Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry for step-down care. Case management provides follow-up to keep the transition steady.

Aftercare is the support a person receives after completing a treatment program. At our program, aftercare starts with a discharge plan, a referral to Foothill Behavioral Health Consultants or Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry, and follow-up from case management.

Yes, case management provides follow-up after discharge. Our team connects clients with community resources and recovery support meetings as needs change.