Top California Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

In California, there are a number of options for treatment. Most CA treatment centers offer online reviews, testimonials, and ratings to help you make a decision. You can also expect to find other useful information on a facility’s review, such as what type of insurance is accepted, how they approach treating addiction, and what amenities the facility offers.

Depending on the severity of your addiction, when you arrive at treatment you may be feeling sick, scared, physically depleted, and in some cases, depressed or suicidal. It is crucial that you choose a program that is going target your addiction with personalized care so that you can stay best recover and stay clean and healthy in the long-term.

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How to Choose the Best Addiction Rehab California Offers

Resolving to turn life around and get sober from illicit and prescription drugs is a big undertaking, and may be the most vital one you or your loved one can make. That's why you don't want to make your California rehab choice until you've pinpointed all your choices and personal considerations such as wanting an exclusive executive clinic or one offering upscale recovery. We keep our toll-free help line operated at any time of day to answer these questions and others, such as where to go and what to bring.

Ready to Find Help? Learn More about Residential Inpatient Treatment in California

The length of recovery for an alcohol or drug dependence depends on a number of factors. It begins with the person, what sort of dependence he or she has, and how severe the addiction is. Some narcotics may require only out-patient services, where you can do home treatment. Others require an inpatient stay at a residential addiction recovery facility. CA rehab, like those in most other states, offer everything from short-term, thirty-day solutions up to 4-month and even longer-term alternatives. Talk to an advisor for more information on finding a addiction treatment center in California for you or your loved ones.

How Long Can Recovering from Drug and Alcohol Addiction Take?

When determining the expense of rehabilitation in California, look at the expense as an investment in your health and well-being. Most rehabilitation facilities are able to take partial payment through any PPO or HMO plan you have. If you wish to review your eligibility and the price of treatment in CA, call our toll-free help line to get frank and honest answers to your questions.

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Whether your CA inpatient residential illicit and prescription drug treatment with take a month or 3 months, getting started immediately improves your chances of getting and staying healthy. Deciding on a treatment program that can meet your expectations before you ever arrive there can also help a lot. When you're ready to book treatment, our hotline advisors can help you find the right spot so you feel comfortable.

Drug Addiction in California

California teens and adults have higher rates of illicit drug use compared to national averages. The state has taken steps to prevent drug abuse and expand access to treatment. For example, it launched the California Tobacco Control Program in 1989. Rates of cigarette smoking decreased by 51% from 1988 to 2014, and the state now has the second-lowest adult smoking prevalence rate in the country.6 Recently, the state passed a law to curb opioid overprescribing and broadened reimbursement for treatment services for Medicaid recipients.

The state legalized marijuana for personal use in 2016.7 It remains to be seen if this will affect rates of use in CA.

To help prevent prescription opioid addiction, the state passed Senate Bill 482, which went into effect in 2017. The law requires doctors to check a database of a patient’s prescription history before prescribing opioids.9 In 2015, the state expanded substance abuse treatment services to people on Medi-Cal, including inpatient care, case management, recovery services, and added medication.10

California has 1,004 outpatient programs, 521 residential programs, and 30 hospital inpatient programs. 142 facilities offer opioid treatment programs. 85% accept cash or self-payment, 51% accept private health insurance, 19% accept Medicare, 29% accept Medicaid, and 63% offer a sliding scale fee.4

Addiction by the Numbers

  • California teens have low rates of cigarette smoking. Seventy-two percent of high school students in the state report never trying cigarettes, compared to 68% nationwide.3
  • Teens also have lower rates of alcohol use than U.S. averages. 15% report binge drinking in the past month compared to 18% nationwide, and 29% report having at least 1 drink on at least 1 day during the past month, compared to 33% nationwide.3
  • Rates of past-year alcohol dependence and abuse and illicit drug dependence and abuse among Californians age 12 and older have consistently been above national averages since 2010-2011. However, these rates have declined over the past few years.5
  • About 4,500 Californians died from drug overdose in 2014, up by 1,500, or 50%, from 2002. More than twice as many Californians die of drug overdoses than are murdered.2
  • Stimulants, marijuana, and heroin were the most commonly cited reasons for drug treatment admissions in the state from 1992-2012.8
  • The number of people receiving methadone in the state increased from 29,874 in 2009 to 30,872 in 2013. The number of people receiving buprenorphine increased from 1,392 in 2009 to 2,154 in 2013.1

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

Once you have found a treatment program, you will need to figure out how you are going to cover the cost of rehab. There are a number of factors that will influence the cost of rehab, including location, length of stay, type of treatment (inpatient, outpatient, hospital-based, etc.), and amenities offered.

In general, inpatient programs cost more than outpatient programs because they provide around-the-clock care. However, a high price tag doesn’t guarantee high quality and you should spend time researching the facility before making a decision.

If you find a program that is out of your financial reach, you can ask if the program offers sliding scales. Some will work with you to negotiate prices and payment plans so you can pay in installments rather than one lump sum.

Treatment Options

Don’t wait until your addiction spirals out of control to get the help you need. The sooner you seek help, the better. The consequences of continued alcohol or drug abuse are severe and can lead to overdose, incarceration, financial problems, violence, or destroying your personal relationships.

When you enter treatment, you will first be given a physical exam and your doctor will create a treatment plan for you. Depending on your situation, your treatment might start with detox, followed by a period of inpatient or outpatient treatment. If your addiction is more severe, it may be recommended that you stay in treatment for a longer period of time so that you have enough time to stabilize and adequately focus on your recovery.

During the first days or weeks of rehab, you might experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, headaches, nausea, or trouble sleeping. In many cases, these can be managed through a combination of medication and therapy.

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Sources:
  1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). Behavioral Health Barometer: California, 2014.
  2. Reese, P. (2016). Two maps that illustrate California’s growing opioid epidemic. Sacramento Bee.
  3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health. (2017). California Adolescent Substance Abuse Facts.
  4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2015). National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS): 2015 State Profile – California.
  5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). Behavioral Health Barometer: California, 2015.
  6. Tobacco Free CA. 2016 California Tobacco Facts and Figures.
  7. Ballotpedia. California Proposition 64, Marijuana Legalization (2016).
  8. Office of National Drug Control Policy. California Drug Control Update.
  9. Seipel, T. (2016). New California law aims to curb doctor shopping by opioid addicts. The Mercury News.
  10. Gorman, A. (2015). California Expands Substance Abuse Treatment for Low-Income Residents. NPR.
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