Drug and Alcohol Rehab
North of San Diego, CA

Drug detox is the first step of the recovery journey at Ranch Creek Recovery for many San Diego, CA residents, but it should never be the last. We understand that clearing your system of substances is just the beginning of the recovery process and by no means a cure for addiction. We offer both medication assisted treatment and sub-acute detox services, which are less intensive than an inpatient detox but can serve as a step down from it or as a first step for someone with a moderate to severe addiction.

Our aim during detox is to minimize the discomfort associated with withdrawal symptoms and support you physically, emotionally and holistically through this vulnerable process. We assess whether you require the service during your intake assessment, and once complete, you’re primed for therapy and holistic treatment.

One of the standout aspects of care at our drug rehab centers near San Diego is the fact that each facility only has six beds. This means our treatment team of addiction specialists has plenty of time to dedicate to each client and no one gets left behind. Each treatment plan is continually assessed and reassessed to ensure it’s meeting your specific needs, and you’ll learn which approaches work best for you and which ones don’t.

We take a multipronged approach, combining traditional therapy such as CBT and DBT with holistic rehab approaches such as yoga, group therapy, guided meditation, fitness and equine-assisted therapy. What works for one person might not work for another, and we’ll help you determine the perfect combination for your individual requirements.

Addiction is a chronic disease, which means there’s no cure for it, but you can take steps to gain full control over your symptoms. Just like hypertension or diabetes, you’ll need to actively maintain recovery and keep the condition in mind every day — otherwise, symptoms can resurface.

We help you develop the necessary coping skills to deal with triggers, in addition to teaching you the mechanism behind relapse and how to recognize your own early warning signs.

While most people’s families are well-meaning, the general public’s lack of understanding of addiction and mental health treatment means their well-intentioned interventions can sometimes do more harm than good. Unless you’re a substance abuse treatment expert, you don’t intuitively understand how to help someone who struggles with a substance use disorder.

Family education and counseling provide an opportunity for you and your family members to learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively and understand the mechanism behind addiction.

For many San Diego residents who struggle with addiction, mental health treatment is also required. This is because drugs and alcohol wreak havoc with the chemicals inside your brain and body that are responsible for governing your behavior, mood and movement.

Some people use substances to try to self-medicate, but these short-term solutions to emotional dysregulation inevitably do more harm than good to your overall mental health. Other people find drugs or alcohol cause issues with their mood and emotions that were dormant or not present before the onset of addiction.

Whether drugs or alcohol are a symptom or a cause of mental health issues, evidence-based mental health services such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy can help you understand yourself and take steps to modify your responses. When practiced alongside experiential approaches, you can learn to mindfully and gently redirect your actions away from unhealthy coping mechanisms and towards healthy ones.

Holistic treatment means taking into account the entire individual behind the addiction, including mind, body and spirit. Many people who struggle with addiction haven’t been taught healthy coping mechanisms or struggle to self-soothe through no fault of their own. Experiential therapy helps you build skills and resilience that make it easier to maintain sobriety and stand firm in the face of triggers and stress that negatively affect your mental health.

For example, physical exercise in the form of yoga, cardio and resistance training provides nourishment to the body, which in turn makes the mind and spirit stronger. Activities such as mindfulness and guided meditation allow you to find calm and quiet when your mind is racing, helping you focus on what matters most, even when you’re under stress. Equine-assisted therapy and gong sound healing therapy impact the body but resonate on a spiritual level, helping you reconnect with yourself and nature.