Substance abuse treatment is care that helps you stop using alcohol or drugs, manage cravings and prevent relapse. Lotus Recovery Treatment Center treats alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis or nicotine use with individual, group and family therapy, plus Suboxone or Vivitrol for opioid or alcohol use. Same day appointments are available, and most insurance is accepted.
What Is a Substance Use Disorder?
A substance use disorder means you keep using alcohol or drugs even when it causes real harm. Over time, substances change how your brain handles reward, stress or self-control. That is why stopping on your own is so hard. It is a medical condition, and it is treatable.
About 48.4 million people in the U.S. had a substance use disorder in 2024, according to federal survey data reported by NACo.
Signs You May Need Substance Abuse Treatment
- Using more, or for longer, than you meant to
- Trying to cut back without success
- Cravings that are hard to ignore
- Missing work, school or family time because of use
- Needing more to feel the same effect
- Feeling sick or on edge when you stop
Some substances also change how a person looks or acts. Someone on fentanyl may seem very drowsy, have pinpoint pupils or breathe slowly. Slow breathing is an emergency. Call 911.
Why People Avoid Substance Abuse Treatment
Denial is one of the biggest barriers. Many people believe their use is under control and that they can stop whenever they want. Others know something is wrong but are not ready to change, or they hold back because of stigma or not knowing where to go.
You do not need to hit rock bottom to get help. Treatment works for mild, moderate or severe substance use disorders.
Substances We Treat
- Alcohol
- Opioids, including heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers
- Stimulants such as meth, cocaine or Adderall
- Marijuana or cannabis
- Nicotine, tobacco or vaping
Meth addiction treatment centers on therapy, since no medication is approved for stimulant use disorder. Heroin and other opioid addiction is treated with therapy plus medication.
For opioid use, we offer Suboxone or Vivitrol. Each one is treated through our drug addiction treatment program, with a plan built around the substance you use.
How Substance Abuse Treatment Works
You come in for care, then go home the same day. Your plan can include:
- Individual therapy with a licensed clinician
- Group therapy for support or accountability
- Family therapy
- CBT, DBT or relapse prevention planning
- Case management for work, legal or housing needs
- Drug testing for accountability
Levels of care include PHP, IOP, outpatient or evening sessions. We do not offer detox or residential care. If you need detox first, we help you arrange it.
Anxiety, depression or trauma often sit underneath substance use. Our dual diagnosis program treats both at the same time.
Our addiction services cover every outpatient level of care, so your substance use disorder treatment continues as you step down from PHP to IOP and then to standard outpatient care.
Getting Started With Substance Abuse Treatment
Our center is at 290 Conejo Ridge Ave in Thousand Oaks, and people across the Conejo Valley come to us for substance use disorder treatment that fits around work or family. Call (805) 856-6690 to talk with our admissions team. Admissions is open 24/7, same day appointments are available, and most insurance is accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common treatment for substance abuse?
Therapy is the core of most treatment, especially CBT or group therapy. For opioid or alcohol use, medication such as Suboxone or Vivitrol is often added.
Is addiction recovery possible?
Yes. Many people recover, especially with ongoing support. Recovery usually takes time, with steps forward or back along the way.
What are the different types of addiction therapy groups?
Common groups include skills groups, relapse prevention groups, process groups for sharing or family groups.
How does the assessment work before starting treatment?
A clinician asks about your substance use, health and goals, then recommends the right level of care.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your ID, insurance card and any medical records you have.
What outpatient options let me keep working?
IOP, standard outpatient or our evening program all fit around a work schedule.
What types of substance abuse treatment programs are offered in Thousand Oaks, CA?
Lotus Recovery offers partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient and evening programs, plus dual diagnosis care for people with a mental health condition alongside substance use. Care can include individual and group therapy and Suboxone or Vivitrol.
What role does family therapy play in the addiction treatment process?
Family therapy helps repair relationships affected by substance use and teaches loved ones how to support recovery. It works on communication and healthy boundaries, and it gives family members a role in treatment.