San Diego Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment

Overview of Addiction Services

Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) has been a leading provider of addiction treatment in San Diego for more than forty years. Our recovery services are designed to help adults struggling with substance use or co-occurring disorders to get sober and stay sober.

Clients work with our team of dedicated physicians and allied health professionals and receive treatment services, including detoxification, family therapy, individual psychotherapy, intensive group therapy, and aftercare planning. Our approach aims to introduce various care philosophies including SMART Recovery, 12 Step Recovery, and Harm Reduction.

We help others develop healthy coping skills to avoid relapse and improve their quality of life for successful community reintegration.

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The API Way

Our individualized approach to addiction treatment involves evidence-based methods, professional guidance, coping skills training, and more.

Detoxification: To ensure safe detoxification, physicians and clinical staff use hospital-approved medication protocols, and every effort is made to make the process as comfortable as possible.

Intensive group therapy: Experience the benefits of community in group therapy sessions where you will be surrounded by other clients in recovery.

Individual psychotherapy: A licensed psychotherapist can help you address the complex issues behind your addiction and work toward lasting solutions.

Family therapy: We offer sessions for families where we facilitate important conversations with the goal of strengthening relationships.

Aftercare planning: We help you plan for your next steps so you can thrive after the program has ended and transition smoothly into a new routine.

Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is one of the most common addictions in the United States, with an estimated 16.6 million people suffering from the disease. Alcohol addiction occurs when regular, excessive drinking causes harm or distress.

Types of problematic drinking include:

Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol dependency and abuse are indicators of alcohol use disorder, which can be mild, moderate, or severe.

Binge Drinking

This occurs when an individual consumes a high amount of alcohol in a single day—between four and five drinks.

Heavy Drinking

When an individual consumes five or more drinks on five different occasions in a single month, it is considered heavy drinking.

Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid use disorder is a physical and psychological reliance on opioids, which are substances found in certain prescription pain medications and illegal drugs like heroin. The U.S. is currently in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic.

Common opioids include:

Heroin

Learn about our heroin addiction treatment here.

Pain Medications

These can include drugs such as Oxycodone, Percocet, and Fentanyl that are either prescribed or obtained illegally.

Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription drugs are approved medications used to treat symptoms of diseases and other medical conditions. Even when used as prescribed, they can cause physical changes that can lead to addiction. When they are used in any way other than what is prescribed by a doctor, the likelihood of prescription drug addiction drastically increases.

Common prescription drugs that can lead to addiction include:

Opioids

Oxycodone and hydrocodone are two of the most common prescription opioids.

Benzodiazepines

Xanax and Valium are examples of benzodiazepines that can lead to addiction.

Amphetamines

Addiction can result from amphetamines, such as Methamphetamine, Adderall and Ritalin.

Sedatives and Muscle Relaxers

Ambien and Lunesta are designed for relaxation and sleep purposes, but they can become addictive.

Other Substance Use Disorders

When the abuse of drugs or alcohol continues, even when significant problems related to their use have developed, this indicates an addiction.

Other common addictive substances include:

Cannabis

Crack/Cocaine

Inhalants

Synthetics (such as Spice)

In addition to spending much of your time getting, using, and recovering from drugs, there are key signs that indicate drug dependence.

Tolerance

When you develop a tolerance of a drug, you begin to need increased amounts to get the same effects.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms can happen if you decrease or stop using the drug, making it difficult to stop.

Continued Use

When you fall into addiction, you continue to use the drug even though you are aware of the physical, psychological, familial, or social problems that are caused by your ongoing drug abuse.

Consequences

Addiction affects every part of your life, leading to serious physical health issues, emotional distress, social withdrawal, damaged relationships, and problems at work or school.

Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment

We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization program (PHP), and intensive outpatient program (IOP) services for addiction treatment. We understand that our clients need varying levels of care, and we want to connect you with the right kind for you.

The SUD Program

Our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program offers recovery with both an abstinence-based curriculum as well as one based on harm reduction. We use a variety of recovery approaches and support models including 12-step and SMART Recovery in our eight-week curriculum that centers around connecting you with a sober lifestyle.

The treatment team will walk you through every step of detoxing, therapy, meetings, and the gradual transition into your next phase of life. In this program, we also include lunch and a snack, as well as providing transportation opportunities for people in designated zip codes.

Dual diagnosis options are also available for those battling addiction and a mental health disorder at the same time, with comprehensive care that addresses both concerns.

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Why Us?

At Alvarado Parkway Institute, we are dedicated to serving the San Diego community. Our compassionate experts customize your treatment based on your unique experiences and personal needs.

We combine evidence-based practices, various treatment modalities, and therapeutic support so that you can pursue a lasting sobriety journey and embrace your true potential.

Compassionate Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Support

Whether through inpatient, PHP, or IOP support, we are here to support you or a loved one on the road to recovery. Contact us today to get started.

San Diego Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment