Blue Coast Anaheim, CA

Blue Coast Addiction Intervention in Anaheim

Interventions require careful planning and the help of an addiction professional such as a counselor or someone with treatment experience. They are not like the dramatic portrayals seen on TV and in movies. Real interventions require emotional regulation and a calm and controlled approach to avoid chaos.

It’s important for families and loved ones to present a united front and prepare what they want to say. People in active addiction don’t respond well to being judged or attacked. Calm confrontation can be more effective.

Interventions usually follow this format:

• Family and friends sit down with the person suffering from addiction.
• Each person explains how the addict’s behavior has affected them in a non-judgmental way.
• The addiction professional explains the next steps to get into treatment and how it can change their life.
• The addict is encouraged to accept professional help.
• Each person describes how they will respond if the addict refuses. This response needs to be absolute and non-negotiable.

Blue Coast, Anaheim Detox and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Recovery facilities offer safe and comfortable medically monitored detox for drug and alcohol dependence. Medical teams use evidence-based approaches to manage the physical changes that occur in the brain and body during detox.

Studies show better success rates for drug and alcohol dependence recovery with medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT is a valid option, despite traditional communities like AA taking the time to accept it. MAT is not only for opioid use disorder but also for alcoholism. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution and is used as a supplement to a substance use disorder treatment program.

There are several common prescription drugs used to manage opioid dependency.

• Buprenorphine: suppresses and reduces cravings for opioids
• Methadone: reduces opioid cravings and reduces or blocks the effects of opioids
• Naltrexone: blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of opioids

There are several prescription medications that are useful for treating alcohol use disorder.

• Naltrexone: also used to treat opioid use disorder. This medication reduces cravings for alcohol as well. Although it is an opioid antagonist, it does not block the intoxication effects of alcohol
• Acamprosate: works for people in recovery to prevent people from drinking alcohol. The person should be abstinent for at least five days before using Acamprosate
• Disulfiram: treats chronic alcoholism and is most effective for people who have already detoxed. Should not be taken by those who have consumed alcohol within the last 12 hours
• Antabuse: this medication creates an allergic reaction to alcohol. Drinking while on Antabuse will result in severe sickness, which is considered to be a deterrent

Blue Coast Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Anaheim

Recovery centers have an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for people after detox and residential therapy. IOPs include one-on-one therapy and group sessions. Blue Coast Behavioral Health has outpatient treatment and a higher level of care called PHP. PHP is similar to IOP but requires more time.

IOP helps recovering addicts become independent. Counselors create individual treatment plans and review them periodically. Staff encourages clients to find gainful employment suitable for their stage of recovery. This progressive independence provides structure and accountability. Counselors establish a timeline based on each individual’s case.

Blue Coast Aftercare for Outpatient Rehab, Anaheim

Outpatient treatment is for people with moderate to less severe addiction levels. Patients attend weekly treatment sessions and counseling while living at home. They learn coping skills and are given resources to manage their condition and avoid substance use. Outpatient rehab focuses on discharge planning and relapse prevention plans to set individuals up for long-term success.

Social bonding is a core tenet of our program at Blue Coast. Clients participate in group activities every day and friendly competitions. Therapists and case managers also assist with family support for those struggling with family relationships. Blue Coast assigns a case manager to every client who guides them through treatment, tracks progress and directs group meetings and social activities.

The following therapies are also provided:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Matrix Model Therapy
• WRAP therapy
• Practical guidance, such as mindfulness meditation

Blue Coast Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Anaheim

Addiction, clinically known as Substance Use Disorder (SUD), is a condition that many struggle to understand. People suffering from alcoholism and/or drug addiction may act out of character, particularly when it involves access to their drug of choice. Underlying psychiatric disorders can exacerbate addiction and maladaptive behaviors. For example, depression can drive individuals to seek refuge in alcohol, leading to excessive drinking that makes the depression worse. This co-occurrence of addiction and mental illness is known as a dual diagnosis.

In California, many individuals with SUDs also experience mental health disorders, highlighting the need for dual diagnosis treatment. The California Health Care Almanac reports that 34.4% of adults who received mental health services had a mental illness and substance use disorder. Blue Coast Behavioral Health in Orange County, California, offers dual diagnosis treatment to help people manage symptoms of mental illness while overcoming addiction.

These disorders may include the following:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Personality Disorder
• ADHD
• Bipolar