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El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs

Drug Rehab Center in South Lake Tahoe, California

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Alcoholism

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs is an accredited comprehensive treatment center that offers evidence-based programs for substance abuse, addiction, and dual-diagnosis, with tailored levels of care and support for families and caregivers.

About This California Facility

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs is a comprehensive treatment center located in South Lake Tahoe, California. It offers a variety of evidence-based treatment programs to help individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction, dual-diagnosis, alcohol abuse, and opioid addiction. The facility is accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs offers a comprehensive range of levels of care to meet the unique needs of its clients, including aftercare support, residential long-term (longer than 30 days) treatment, dual-diagnosis, intensive outpatient, and outpatient program. Each of these is tailored to the individual needs of the client, who are provided individual and group therapy, life skills training, and motivational interviewing. Along with treatment, the facility also provides support to families and caregivers, who can be a source of strength and understanding during the recovery process.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    A drug abuser needs help because if no one helps them, they will not leave their vicious circle.

    People who abuse drugs are likely to suffer from an addiction, which can cause serious health problems. It can also cause quarrels with people around them. It is common for drug abusers to have difficulty holding down jobs or relationships, but sometimes people around them can be quite tolerant. There are cases where the families of the drug abusers do not want to see them get any help, and the subject becomes controversial.

    When it comes to helping drug abusers get sober, there are many options to choose from. It is essential to state that there is no “correct” way of doing things. People are different, and they need different types of help to get over their addiction.

    Opioid addiction treatment should be done in a medically supervised drug rehab. Opioid addiction treatment will include detoxification and drug rehab counseling to help both the user and their loved ones learn how to live a successful sober lifestyle. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are three medications that can help treat opioid addiction. Individual drug rehab counseling sessions can be helpful to discuss any questions or concerns with the drug treatment program.

    When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder.

    Usually, dual diagnosis sufferers are prescribed a combination of treatments for each condition. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.

    Psychiatric conditions are an obstacle to recovery because they can create roadblocks to a healthy lifestyle. Drugs and alcohol may be used as a means of self-medication, which can have dangerous consequences. Over time, addicts build up a tolerance and suffer withdrawal symptoms when drug use is stopped.

    With the proper treatment, dual diagnosis sufferers can overcome their conditions and achieve lasting sobriety.

    Levels of Care Offered at El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    The Intensive Outpatient Program at El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs is for those who need intensive care but would rather get it in the comfort of their own home. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity and can be tailored to suit the individual’s needs. IOP helps the patient to live at home and gradually get back to their routine life.

    Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). The patients gradually get back to their everyday lives. IOP benefits the most when the patients have a supportive family member or friend who can encourage them in their recovery.

    Individuals struggling with drug addictions can get help from several treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient programs. Outpatient drug treatment programs can also provide patients with different levels of care, usually depending on the patient’s degree of addiction.

    At an outpatient program in South Lake Tahoe, a patient will attend a recovery program during the day and return home in the evening. Suppose a patient is struggling with drug addiction. In that case, an outpatient program can serve as an effective transition point during the recovery process.

    Aftercare is a part of drug rehabilitation. It is also known as “post-treatment support.” Aftercare programs are available for addicts after they complete drug rehab. It is often the final step in the recovery process. The goal of aftercare is to ensure that addicts maintain their achievements in rehab and do not relapse. Professionals generally provide aftercare (including addiction therapists, physicians, social workers, psychologists) and involve individual and group therapy sessions.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. It allows the patients to go deep into their core issues and discover how to handle those problems better. Therapy can be conducted in individual sessions as well as group settings. In individual therapy for addiction, the patient meets with their therapist one-on-one to focus on the underlying issues. This allows patients to open up and discuss personal topics they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting. This type of therapy can help develop solutions specific to each patient, which helps speed up the recovery process.

    Group therapy helps prevent addicts from feeling isolated or unique in their situation by offering a sense of comfort and fellowship. It also creates a forum for addicts to build their support systems and learn from each other. The group therapy sessions at El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs occur in a group setting rather than one-on-one to create a safer, controlled environment where addicts feel comfortable.

    The best drug treatment centers offer various services to help addicts learn how to live without drugs. Since addiction is a chronic physical and mental illness, addicts need to learn as many life skills as possible to help them stay clean and sober.

    Many drug treatment centers like El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs offer life skills activities as part of their addiction recovery programs. Examples include cooking classes, employment training, resume writing seminars, parenting classes, and computer training. When addicts have various life skills to lean on, they’re better equipped to put their addiction behind them for good.

    The primary goal of life skills activities at drug treatment centers like El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs is to help addicts recover from addiction and learn how to live a useful, productive life. Life skills activities help addicts find employment, take care of their families, and give back to the community. After learning about these various life skills, addicts are better prepared to return to society and lead happy healthy lives.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    El Dorado County Health and Human Services Alcohol and Drug Programs Location and Directions
    Address Information1900 Lake Tahoe Blvd
    South Lake Tahoe, California 96150 Phone Number(530) 573-7970 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    South Lake Tahoe, 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.

    45% of drug users in South Lake Tahoe, CA reported using two or more drugs in the past year. Marijuana is the most commonly abused substance with 65% of users reporting past-year use. The number of deaths due to drug overdoses in the city has tripled since 1999. The most common type of treatment is inpatient treatment. This allows you to focus on your recovery without having to worry about everyday distractions.

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