Laguna Treatment Hospital

4.2 (13 reviews) ADD YOUR REVIEW
24552 Pacific Park Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
8775609897 Visit Website

Paying for Treatment

  • Insurance is Accepted
  • Financing is Available
  • Medicare is not Accepted
  • Medicaid is not Accepted

Treatment Insights

Laguna Treatment Hospital, which is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers (AAC), is a preeminent dual diagnosis treatment center, providing comprehensive care built on the foundations of research-based therapeutic modalities. In a luxurious, relaxing treatment setting, Laguna Treatment Hospital provides research-based clinical and support services for adults struggling with drug addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Laguna Treatment Hospital offers substance abuse rehabilitation that brings together addiction therapy that is individualized to meet patient needs with an exclusive curriculum, Embracing Change: Recovery for Life. A Joint Commission Accredited Treatment Center, Laguna Treatment Hospital’s continuum of our care is clinically suited for patients who require higher levels of monitoring, supervision, and the schedule of a more structured program.

Laguna Treatment Hospital Reviews and Ratings Details

The following is based on a combination of Surveys of Alumni, Staff, Loved Ones, and Reviews and Ratings from around the web.

Reviews at a Glance

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LR

I loved my time here! Spent over 30 days in this facility and had a fantastic treatment plan. The staff was helpful and kind and easily available. The activities you get to do (after a certain time) a...

Russell

This is the worst facility ever stay clear from it. They only care about how much money they can make. I called up looking for a place to detox from medications. They told me they would help me wean o...

Anonymous

Loved the staff they were the best. All the staff was really good.

Anonymous

Great experience and great staff. Therapists, case managers and great doctors and nurses. Not enough to do as far as exercise and magazines and books to read on alone time.

Anonymous

Fantastic program.Staff is great.

Cydney

The treatment experience gives the tools necessary for a successful long term recovery. Staff are supportive, and will go above and beyond to help the patients to the best of their abilities.

Colleen

Laguna saved my life! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. The staff is world class.. totally up to date on latest scientific findings on addiction AND they are kind, compassionate a...

Kimberly

I am an RN who works both as charge nurse and floor nurse at this facility. I truly enjoy my job and the staff working here. I feel blessed to be able to work at a rehab facility that provides such hi...

Anonymous

The facility has a great clinical and medical team to care for patients with substance abuse, as well as dual diagnosis. The treatment experience gives the tools necessary for a successful long term r...

Tina

Workers were rude and they don't go over the cost thought it was in network. Didn't go over cost now I'm getting big bills would of went someplace else that I would of gotten counseling.

Anonymous

Great staff. Somewhat unorganized. Staff is great.

Trey

I just completed treatment there and I would definitely recommend this center! The nurse staff were great and very nice and got me all I needed when asked ! As well as staff.I went in a bad place and ...

JamIe

Staff was good helpful and supportive the dr. was rude... I would not recommend this place to anybody total waste of money

Areas of Focus
Aftercare Support

Addiction recovery does not end with discharge after completing a rehab program. Facilities that offer aftercare planning and/or support work with patients to ensure sustainable recovery by helping to plan and make arrangements for transitional or sober living, help with housing, vocational counseling, etc.

Individualized Treatment

Some facilities have an addiction treatment protocol that all patients are expected to follow, while others customize or individualize treatment based on a person’s unique needs and circumstances. Factors that may affect treatment decisions include age, lifestyle, medical conditions, type of drug, religious beliefs, etc.

Family Program

Research shows that the odds of successful, sustained recovery from addiction are far higher when family members and loved ones are involved in treatment. Drug and alcohol addiction often have genetic roots, whether related to substance abuse, mental illness or both. Family dynamics also play a role and, often, family members are the first to realize a loved one has developed an addiction. Also, it’s important for family members to understand and embrace the lifestyle changes that are required to sustain recovery.

12-Step

The term “12 Step Program” describes a way to recover from addiction that is based on the model developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers base their treatment on 12 steps – the first three of which are situational, the next four addressing the practical issues created by the addiction, followed by two steps focused on making amends for hurting others. Steps 10 and 11 involve a deeper examination of the previous steps and the final step is focused on helping others avoid and recover from addiction.

Alumni Testimonials
  • I was a heroin addict... By going to inpatient treatment, it allowed me to be at a place where I was there strictly to detox. And honestly, psychologically it actually makes it easier on your brain because, you know... I'm not in my neighborhood, I'm not with my dealers, I'm not with the people I can get these drugs from. It's wonderful to actually be off the drugs now and have a wonderful relationship with my family. Now that I'm in recovery and sober, I'm so thankful that I took that step and I wish I would've taken it sooner.
    Jeremiah Jackson, American Addiction Centers Alumni Coordinator
Key Staff Members
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    Bob Hails, M.S. - CEO

    Bob Hails is an innovative and strategic leader whose experience in behavioral healthcare and addiction services spans more than 25 years. He most recently served as the regional vice president for Signature Healthcare, one of the largest privately held psychiatric hospital companies in the country with locations in California, Illinois, Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. Bob has been a lifelong champion for helping those with addictions and mental illness. It's a personal calling for him because he’s seen first-hand the devastating impact of the disease and the celebration of life that can occur for those who overcome these challenges by getting the proper help.

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    Ruqayyah Samia - Clinical Director

    Ruqayyah Samia has nine years of experience in the field of marriage and family therapy including specialties in dual diagnosis, couples, families, and children, and three years of experience as a consultant for for-profit agencies, specializing in documentation quality improvement and training programs. She created and copyrighted the "Justification for Level Of Care" or "JLOC" form to increase the number of days authorized by insurance for inpatient and outpatient programs. She also provides clinical training for therapists and case managers. Samia will be awarded her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2018.

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    Dr. Lawrence V. Tucker - Medical Director

    Lawrence V. Tucker, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, practicing in pharmacological management of psychiatric disorders including attention deficit disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety disorders, pregnant females with and without addiction, as well as addictionology, substance and process addiction. Dr. Tucker has also been involved in research involving traumatic brain injuries and Sports Psychiatry, as well as substance abuse. He is a distinguished member of the ASAM, APA, AMA, and International Society of Sports Psychiatry. Dr. Tucker attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree, B.S. in Physiological Sciences. He then attended UCLA School of Medicine for his medical degree and stayed at UCLA for his internship and residency in psychiatry and neurology. He completed one year in child and adolescent psychiatry. Before Dr. Tucker attended UCLA, he served in the United States Marine Corps, Infantry.