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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC

Drug Rehab Center in Los Angeles, California

  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

About This California Facility

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC is an Accredited and Licensed Addiction Treatment Facility in Los Angeles, CA, that treats addiction and underlying causes to help patients recover and live a clean and healthy life. We know how hard it is to overcome an addiction. That’s why centers like VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC offer a variety of levels of care for drug addicts trying to get clean. Their facility offers a safe, comfortable environment where patients can focus on their recovery and the road ahead.

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC is a place where people can get the help they need in their sobriety journey. They offer a variety of treatment methods that are all focused on individualized sobriety programs. Their rehab center has helped individuals of all backgrounds overcome their addictions and live sober lives. Both men and women are welcomed for treatment here. All genders are welcomed at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC, they've also declared themselves an LGBTQ+ ally.

When weighing your treatment options, accredited and licensed facilities are encouraged over those without. This facility maintains CARF Accreditation. JCAHO has Accredited VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC. You can also find VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC listed in the national SAMHSA database. Payment methods here are Medicaid, Medicare, Military Insurance (TRICARE), Private Health Insurance, Self-Payment, Sliding Scale and potentially more case-based methods are available. Fortunately VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC accepts private insurance. For additional information regarding paying for treatment, continue reading.

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
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Veterans
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    JCAHO

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.

    Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.

    Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
    • People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
    • People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.

    There are different kinds of Dual Diagnosis:. A person who simultaneously experiences both a mental illness and an addiction disorder. Or, a person who experiences one or more coexisting (simultaneous) mental health conditions in addition to a primary substance use disorder.

    The treatment requires a multi-disciplinary approach, it’s crucial for individuals to partner up with a healthcare provider who understands all the recovery components.

    Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Opioid Addiction 

    Levels of Care Offered at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.

    Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care, and it’s necessary for those who aren’t able to control their addiction. These patients also must be drug-free before attending inpatient programs .

    During inpatient treatment, addicts live at an inpatient facility 24 hours a day while receiving help. This type of program is generally recommended for those who need to go through detoxification or who are struggling with serious addiction-related issues.

    The outpatient programs in Los Angeles, CA are for those addicted drugs or alcohol. The goal of the outpatient rehabilitation program is to make them stop abusing drugs or alcohol, reduce drug use or addictive behaviors, and become entirely sober. It is generally required to attend the outpatient program for 10-12 hours every week.

    Patients can be administered on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), also known as an Aftercare Program, is a short-term intensive treatment program usually consisting of five (5) days a week. A PHP can be an effective alternative for those who cannot commit to living in a rehab facility 24/7 but require daily medical supervision. A PHP provides comprehensive addiction services seven (7) days a week and is usually attended by the addict every day.

    This allows addicts to continue working, stay close to their family and friends, and minimize disruptions to their daily routines. Upon entering a PHP, patients are assessed by Addiction Psychiatrists, Medical Doctors (MD), Nurses, Psychologists, and Therapists. This assessment will determine the appropriate level of care.

    Although PHP’s are similar to residential programs, they lack 24-hour supervision. This is because aftercare patients are still expected to follow the rules of their recovery and meet specific goals. This will allow them to assimilate back into society without relapse.

    A Sober Living Home (SLH) is a term used to describe houses where people recovering from addiction can stay. The goal of these places is to provide immediate support and protection that the addict needs and force them to live a life free from substance abuse. SLH’s typically allow the addict to live there for 30, 60, or 90 days.

    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.

    Aftercare support is a service many addicts need to ensure their success at recovery. This service usually includes one-on-one or group therapies, assistance from a sponsor and other types of help designed to make sure the patient continues living a life free from drugs.

    Patients also may require medication to help them battle addiction. Some people have been able to successfully recover without additional medications, but others have found that they need help during their transition. Long-term, the patient must take the initiative to attend meetings and receive help from other addicts in recovery.

    Therapies & Programs

    People in addiction recovery can benefit from individual therapy. This type of therapy involves meeting with a therapist one-on-one. This allows for a personal and trusting relationship to be built so that the patient can be truly themselves and express any emotions they feel. Individual therapy leads to greater understanding and peace about your triggers for addiction and coping strategies to prevent relapse.

    Couples therapy for drug addiction is based on the belief that addiction is a family disease. Everyone involved with an addict, not just the addict themselves, is affected by their behavior and the changes the addict goes through. The relationship also changes the addict’s significant other and has likely picked up some codependent behaviors. Codependency is a term used to describe a person obsessed with another person and their needs and feelings while neglecting their own. Addicts are usually people-pleasers, so it is understandable how one can become codependent in relationships with addicts.

    Family therapy is a type of group problem-solving that aims to improve communication and relationships between the patient, their family, and sometimes friends. The main goal of family therapy for drug addiction is to create an environment where communication can occur without judgment, hostility, or blame. The therapist is with the family as they learn to communicate with each other differently, especially with the addict when s/he is using.

    Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment. People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.

    Group therapy sessions provide recovering addicts with a chance to cope with everyday situations that many face. Group therapy sessions are held in rehab facilities, clinics, churches or community centers that offer drug addiction treatment.

    People who attend these groups are encouraged to voice their feelings and support other addicts in recovery. This helps group members strengthen their own recovery program while cheering on others who are struggling with sobriety.

    If you’re looking for addiction treatment, it’s important to find a facility that offers trauma therapy. This type of therapy helps people process and understand the past traumas that have led to their addiction. Trauma therapists will work with clients to help them understand their past and present relationships and show them that they are worthy of love. This therapy is typically done using visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings.

    Trauma Therapy is a form of therapy that involves working with a patient to help them process and understand the past trauma(s) in their life. This therapy is typically done using techniques such as visualization, discussion, and writing down thoughts and feelings. The main goals of trauma therapy is to help clients express their emotions and talk about what they are feeling.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.

    Life Skills Services offered at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC assists addicts in their recovery by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms that will aid them in becoming sober, focussing on helping people enter into, and maintaining long-term sobriety. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC provide Life Skills Services at varying levels of intensity, specific to the needs and requirements of each patient.

    Benefits of Life Skills Services offered at Drug Treatment Centers in California:
    • Restores hope and empowerment — Helps addicts believe that recovery is possible and instills a new confidence in their ability to achieve a positive, drug-free future
    • Enhances family involvement — Encourages families to get involved in the recovery process and supports their understanding and encouragement of healthy behavior.
    • Increases patient’s compliance — Helps patients take responsibility for and ownership of their recovery and encourages continued progress
    • Reduces relapse rates — Encourages long-term abstinence and emphasizes the importance of establishing sober support systems.

    Addicts often experience intense cravings for sugary foods during recovery. By teaching addicts how to eat well and stay healthy, therapists can help them manage their cravings over the course of treatment.

    During these sessions, Los Angeles, California dietitians and therapists will offer advice about healthy eating options and teach addicts how to make specific changes in their diet that can help reduce the effects of cravings during recovery.

    This type of therapy is often used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying specific triggers and developing strategies to help addicts avoid relapse, most individuals can overcome their cravings and stay sober for good after they finish rehab.

    The first step to becoming a non-smoker is the choice to quit smoking. Nicotine replacement therapies are effective because they provide you with the nicotine you are addicted to without inhaling carcinogens from cigarettes.

    There are several types of NRT. These include:

    1. Nicotine gum
    2. Nicotine patches (transdermal systems)
    3. Nasal spray
    4. Lozenges

    The benefits to using NRT can include:

    1. Reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
    2. Reduce the anxiety and irritability associated with quitting smoking
    3. Reduce the risk of type II diabetes.
    4. Improved fertility in women

    Acupuncture, Aftercare, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Couples Therapy, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Partial-Hospitalization (PHP), Recreational Therapy, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC

    Experiential Therapy allows addicts to release emotions in a safe environment. The process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas. LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium is one of the most popular forms of experiential therapy.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
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  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - West Los Angeles VAMC Location and Directions
    Address Information11301 Wilshire Boulevard
    Los Angeles, California 90073 Phone Number(310) 478-3711 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Los Angeles, 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.

    10% of adults in Los Angeles have used illicit drugs or abused prescription drugs within the past year. Heroin, marijuana, prescription pain relievers and cocaine are widely abused in Los Angeles. Over 130,000 people in the city struggle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many residential rehab facilities in the area can provide long-term care. The best way to find the right treatment option is to speak with a professional.

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