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McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center

Drug Rehab Center in La Mesa, California

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Alcoholism

McAlister Institute - La Mesa in La Mesa, California offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare support, with a team of qualified professionals and evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing available alongside additional services such as medication-assisted treatment and motivational interviewing.

About This California Facility

McAlister Institute - La Mesa offers a comprehensive range of addiction treatment services to people suffering from Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Mental Health and Opioid Addiction. Located in La Mesa, California, they provide Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient and Aftercare Support Level of Care treatment models, as well as continuing care. They accept Private Health Insurance and have a team of highly qualified and experienced medical and mental health professionals.

At McAlister Institute - La Mesa, their comprehensive and individualized treatment approach includes evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as other therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. They offer a wide range of additional services such as medication-assisted treatment and motivational interviewing. They are fully licensed and accredited under the California Department of Health Care Services and Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Additionally, they are affiliated with McAlister Institute, giving them access to a full range of high-quality addiction treatment services.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.

    While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center in La Mesa, CA

    With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.

    Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center in La Mesa, CA comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.

    Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.

    Levels of Care Offered at McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center

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

    An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in California with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center‘s IOP is customized per individual.

    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 McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center 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.

    Therapies & Programs

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    McAlister Institute - Teen Recovery Center Location and Directions
    Address Information7800 University Avenue
    La Mesa, California 91941 Phone Number(619) 465-4349 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    La Mesa, 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.

    The drug addiction problem in La Mesa, California, is significant. In addition, drug addiction and abuse can have a devastating impact on the families and friends of those affected. Opioids were involved in over 70% of all drug overdoses in 2017. There are many types of drug rehabs available in La Mesa, California. Some of the most common types of drug rehabs include inpatient rehabs, outpatient rehabs, and luxury rehabs.

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