Drug addiction treatment is care that helps you stop using drugs, manage cravings and prevent relapse. Lotus Recovery Treatment Center provides outpatient drug addiction treatment for opioids, fentanyl, stimulants and other drugs, combining therapy, relapse prevention and Suboxone or Vivitrol for opioid use, through PHP, IOP, outpatient or evening programs. Our outpatient drug rehab lets you keep up with work, school or family while you get care.
What Is Drug Addiction?
Drug addiction, also called a substance use disorder, is a medical condition where you keep using drugs even when they harm your health, work or relationships. Over time, drugs change how the brain handles reward and self-control, which makes cutting back on your own very hard. It is treatable.
How Drug Addiction Treatment Helps
Drug use can take over your health, your work or your relationships faster than you expect. Our outpatient drug addiction treatment helps you stop using and rebuild while you keep living at home.
About 48.4 million people in the U.S. had a substance use disorder in 2024, according to federal survey data reported by NACo.
Drug Addictions We Treat
Lotus Recovery Treatment Center treats drug addiction with a plan built around you. Plans combine evidence-based therapies, holistic therapies and medication when it helps. Because many people who use drugs also live with anxiety, depression or trauma, your plan treats those co-occurring conditions too.
The drug addictions that we treat include:
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Alcohol
Alcohol is a legal controlled substance, but this does make it safe. When consumed, it slows down the body’s vital functions, leading to slurred speech, loss of coordination and slowed reaction times. Alcohol can also lower inhibitions, making it difficult to think rationally. While drinking in moderation does not seem to indicate a problem, drinking in excess can.
Alcohol addiction is treated with medications and behavioral therapies. Having continued support is also important since alcohol is likely to turn up in your everyday life. Participating in a group like Alcoholics Anonymous holds you accountable and keeps you motivated. We also support clients who require dual diagnosis treatment to manage both addiction and mental health conditions.
Alcohol use is treated through our outpatient alcohol addiction treatment program.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan and Valium, are pharmaceutical drugs that relieve anxiety and panic attacks. While they do have a purpose for some individuals, they can also be habit-forming. People can build a tolerance to benzos, leading to dependence. The risks of taking benzos increases when the drugs are combined with other substances like alcohol.
Comprehensive treatment for benzos typically includes cognitive behavioral therapy, support groups and medications to reduce cravings.
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Illicit drugs
Illicit drugs include addictive and illegal substances like heroin and cocaine. These substances vary greatly, as some cause the central nervous system to slow down while others rev it up. Even just a single dose of these drugs can start you on the path to addiction. Once a physical or psychological dependence forms, using illicit drugs takes center stage. Nothing else matters but obtaining and consuming the drug. This is addiction.
The main types of illicit drugs include:
- Cocaine
- Heroin
- Fentanyl
- Inhalants
- Crystal meth
- Hallucingaones
- Ecstasy
- Ketamine
- Marijuana
Drug Treatment in Thousand Oaks
Addiction affects every part of your life, so treatment has to reach the causes underneath it. Unresolved trauma and mental health conditions often drive drug use. At our drug treatment center in Thousand Oaks, CA, therapy, psychiatric care and recovery support work on those causes together. For structured daytime care without an overnight stay, we offer a partial hospitalization program.
Withdrawal from some substances, such as alcohol or benzodiazepines, can be dangerous and may need medical detox. Lotus Recovery Treatment Center does not provide on-site detox. If you need it, you complete detox with a medical provider first, then start outpatient treatment with us.
Opioid and Fentanyl Addiction Treatment With MAT
For opioid or fentanyl addiction, medication lowers cravings and the risk of relapse. Our medical team offers Suboxone or Vivitrol alongside therapy. We do not offer methadone.
Levels of Outpatient Drug Rehab
| Program | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| PHP | Daytime structure most weekdays, home each night |
| IOP | Several sessions a week while you keep working |
| Outpatient | Lighter support to keep progress steady |
| Evening program | Sessions after work hours |
Outpatient drug treatment lets you use new skills in your real life the same day you learn them.
Call (805) 856-6690 to talk about drug addiction treatment, Suboxone or Vivitrol. Admissions is open 24/7, and most insurance is accepted.
Drug Addiction Treatment Options
Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can be done in an individual, group or family setting. The purpose of behavior therapy is to help you develop new ways to cope, prevent relapse and repair relationships. You can also address co-occurring mental health conditions, as well as include family members in the process.
Popular forms of behavior therapy include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and psychotherapy. Modern treatment options also include TMS treatment and evening therapy to support varying schedules and clinical needs.
Medications
In some cases, medications can help treat a drug addiction. Medicines won’t cure your addiction, but they can help manage symptoms and decrease cravings, reducing the risk for relapse. If you have dual diagnosis, medications will likely be an important part of your treatment plan, as they can help manage the symptoms of mental illness.
Self-Help Groups
Many self-help groups use the 12-step model, though not all do. Self-help groups recognize that addiction is a chronic condition that involves periods of remission and relapse. These groups can also help you deal with the shame and guilt you may be feeling from your addiction, as well as prevent social isolation. You can find self-help groups in your community or online.
Holistic Therapies
Holistic addiction therapies address the emotional and physical effects of addiction, alongside evidence-based treatment. At Lotus Recovery Treatment Center, options include breathwork, meditation and art therapy, which help with stress, sleep and staying present.
Start Outpatient Drug Addiction Treatment
Call (805) 856-6690 to talk about drug addiction treatment, Suboxone or Vivitrol. Our admissions line is open 24/7, and most insurance is accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of drug addictions are treated at the rehabilitation center in Thousand Oaks, CA?
We treat addiction to opioids, including fentanyl and prescription painkillers, benzodiazepines such as Xanax, stimulants such as meth or cocaine, cannabis and alcohol, along with the mental health conditions that often come with them.
What is the typical length of a drug rehab program in Thousand Oaks, CA?
It depends on your needs. Many people stay several weeks to a few months, stepping down from PHP to IOP to outpatient as they get steadier.
What holistic or alternative therapies are offered to support recovery?
Options can include mindfulness, breathwork, meditation and art therapy. They are used alongside therapy and medical care, not instead of them, to help with stress and sleep.
How soon can someone begin treatment after contacting the drug rehab center?
Most people can start soon after their first call. Same day appointments are available, and the admissions line is open 24/7.
Are medication-assisted treatments available for specific drug addictions?
Yes. For opioid use, we offer Suboxone or Vivitrol. For alcohol use, we offer Vivitrol. Medication is always paired with therapy.
What is outpatient drug rehab like?
You come in for individual therapy, group sessions or medical care on a set schedule, then go home. Your hours depend on your level of care.