Venice Medical & Mental Health Services
Drug Rehab Center in Venice, California
- Substance Abuse
- Opioid Addiction
- Mental Health
- Dual Diagnosis
- Drug Addiction
- Alcoholism
Venice Medical & Mental Health Services is an accredited Addiction Treatment Facility in Venice, CA that specializes in providing evidence-based treatments such as psychotherapy, CBT and MAT to help individuals achieve lasting sobriety.
About This Venice, CA Facility
Venice Medical & Mental Health Services, situated in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned alcohol and drug rehab center that specializes in treating opioid use disorder. With a focus on evidence-based interventions, they provide a safe and effective environment for individuals to withdraw from chemical substances and begin their journey towards recovery.
• Medication-assisted treatment: Venice Medical & Mental Health Services offers FDA-approved medications in combination with mental health counseling to support clients in their recovery process.
• Outpatient program: The facility provides a comprehensive outpatient program that includes individual therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, and medication-assisted treatment.
• Insurance acceptance: Venice Medical & Mental Health Services accepts most insurance plans, including Magellan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, Beacon, Aetna, and Cigna, making treatment more accessible to those in need.
Accredited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Venice Medical & Mental Health Services is committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals battling addiction. Their relapse-prevention services and peer support programs further enhance the recovery experience for clients.
Venice Medical & Mental Health Services treats a wide range of addictions, including drug addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, and opioid addiction. They also specialize in addressing dual diagnosis, providing integrated treatment for individuals struggling with both addiction and mental health disorders.
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Conditions and Issues Treated
Rehab centers exist in Venice, 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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services 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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services in Venice, 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.
Levels of Care Offered
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Detox, Outpatient, 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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services 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.
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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services 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.
Venice Medical & Mental Health Services‘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.
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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Venice, 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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
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 Venice Medical & Mental Health Services 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.
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Venice, 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.
In 2010, there were 1,736 substance-related incidents in Venice, CA. In 2013, over 6% of adults in Venice struggled with a drug use disorder. The most common drug abused is marijuana. Other abused drugs include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs. In 2010, there were 1,736 substance-related incidents in Venice. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the addiction and may include detoxification, behavioral therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and aftercare.
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