Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women
Drug Rehab Center in Pasadena, California
Casa de las Amigas is a nonprofit addiction and substance abuse recovery center for women located in Pasadena, California that provides individualized, trauma-informed care and a wide range of services for their clients including outpatient and inpatient programs, crisis stabilization, residential treatment, case management, and post-treatment follow-up.
About This Pasadena, CA Facility
Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women is an addiction treatment facility located in Pasadena, California. Founded in 1967, this facility is dedicated to helping women suffering from alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, and mental health issues. Casa de las Amigas offers a wide range of services to address these issues, including detoxification, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, inpatient care, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient programs, halfway houses for sober living, residential treatment, and aftercare support. They are proud to have accreditation from LegitScript and membership in the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), ensuring the quality and legitimacy of their services.
Casa de las Amigas provides a comprehensive set of services to support individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their offerings include detoxification to help individuals safely and comfortably withdraw from drugs or alcohol. They also provide drug rehab programs that focus on addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. In addition, Casa de las Amigas offers dual-diagnosis treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders. Their range of care options includes inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs, allowing for a tailored approach to each individual's needs. Furthermore, they provide halfway houses for sober living and residential treatment options to encourage a supportive and structured environment for recovery. Finally, Casa de las Amigas offers aftercare support to help individuals maintain their sobriety and prevent relapse.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Pasadena, CA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.
Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.
It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women in Pasadena, CA, CA, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Pasadena, CA with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.
The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women in Pasadena, CA are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
Intensive outpatient programs are an integral part of the continuum of care for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. Most intensive outpatient programs in Pasadena, CA comprise a 3-hour session three times a week. Usually, the intensity of these programs diminishes over time. These programs offer a range of services, including counselling, medical treatment, and monitoring alcohol and drug use. The programs are ideal for people who do not need treatment at an inpatient or residential facility and continue to need extended care and support.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in California.
Outpatient therapy provided by Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
A sober living home functions as a bridge between the real world and an inpatient facility. Residents of an SLH in Pasadena, CA can come and go whenever they want. There are certain rules that residents have to follow, such as curfews and group meeting attendance. The SLH at Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women provides freedom and structure to help readjust to life outside of rehab. It gives structure and accountability in life for staying motivated to abstain from substances.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women‘s Therapies & Programs
Group therapy happens at Casa de las Amigas - Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Pasadena, CA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.
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160 El Molino Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 792-2770
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Pasadena, California Addiction Information
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
NSDUH reports that over 18,000 people were found to be using illicit drugs in Pasadena in 2013. Almost 7200 residents used illicit drugs other than marijuana. It's important to know that drug addiction is not limited to illegal drugs. Alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs are also used by people in Pasadena. Licensed addiction counselors and nurses visit the patients at home or at their workplaces to help them remain sober.
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