Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division
Drug Rehab Center in Pasadena, California
The Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division's drug rehab provides patients with several levels of care and support, including aftercare, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis, intensive outpatient, and outpatient options, so that individuals in California can access the services they need to achieve sobriety and still maintain their lives with the help of compassionate and experienced staff.
About This Pasadena, CA Facility
Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division is located in Pasadena, California and offers comprehensive social and mental health services to individuals and families in the community. The Social & Mental Health Division provides a range of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services, including crisis intervention and consultation, to maintain and promote the mental and emotional well-being of people in Pasadena. The Division is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC).
The Social & Mental Health Division offers a wide array of services for addiction and substance abuse, such as individual, family, and group counseling. They provide specialized programs and services such as relapse prevention, substance abuse education, medication management, and more. Other services include drug and alcohol assessments, case management, support groups, and connections to community resources. The Social & Mental Health Division is committed to providing comprehensive, multi-faceted services to address the needs of individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse.
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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 Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division 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 Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division 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 Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
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 Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division 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.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Pasadena, California patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
Couples therapy is an approach wherein the patients and their partners are engaged together as a part of the treatment process. When a person becomes a victim of substance abuse, it affects the patient and the people around him, particularly his partner. Their relationship can become strained due to lack of communication, financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse in more severe cases.
Couples therapy addresses these issues and tries to rebuild the trust between the partners. The partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success and sustained recovery.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
Group therapy happens at Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division 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.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Pasadena Public Health Department - Social & Mental Health Division can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
Contingency management is a way to help motivate someone to remain substance free. It is a process of rewarding positive choices and good outcomes. As humans we are wired to recreate experiences that lead to positive feelings. Through this method incentives are used for completing positive steps towards a sober life. This may be a reward for attending meetings, remaining sober or for employment goals.
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Pasadena, California 91103 Phone Number(626) 744-6339 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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1845 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-6339
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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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