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About Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services: Daniel Smeester, MD
Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services in San Ramon, California, provides addiction recovery services for adults. They also offer specialized care if you have a co-occurring addiction and mental illness.
They provide outpatient medical detox under the supervision of a qualified medical doctor. If you’re experiencing alcohol or opioid addiction, you might also qualify for medication assisted treatment using Suboxone.
Their outpatient programs offer a complete continuum of care, which means you can continue to live at home and work while also getting the robust support you need. You can engage in individual and group counseling and a range of holistic therapies, such as massage therapy. The goal, ultimately, is to help you find health and healing in body, mind, and spirit.
One thing that stands out to me is they have a separate doctor on site who specializes in pain management. She offers a full array of effective options to alleviate the discomfort of those braving the recovery process from drugs. This can help you with other related issues like sleeplessness or unexpected weight loss. Getting your appetite back can help you feel better mentally and physically.
I like that they also address the total perspective regarding reentering society after a battle with addiction, helping people get back out there and engage in life once again. They provide a convenient telephone appointment to plan for admission and to discuss payment options.
Prior patients said they really felt heard and validated by the doctors on staff during therapy.
Payment Options
Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Sliding scale payment assistance
Military insurance
Medicaid
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient Rehab
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs. At Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services, both locations- Pleasant Hill and San Ramon- offer two separate intensive outpatient rehab tracks with different schedules so that clients have the freedom to choose whichever treatment schedule best fits into their lives. Outpatient Program Intensive outpatient programs consist of clinical sessions spread over the course of three days. Clients at Diablo Valley have the option to enroll in either the Monday-Wednesday-Friday program or the Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday program based on the plan that can be most easily integrated into their normal schedule. Both tracks consist of a minimum of nine clinical hours per week; sessions are held in the evening on weekdays and in the morning on Saturdays to allow for patients to maintain jobs, school schedules, or other responsibilities.
Aftercare
12-Step
Participants engaged in 12 step programs receive intensive peer coaching (sponsorship) and community support. Spiritual development as a means of achieving psychological and emotional healing and growth is the cornerstone of 12 step recovery, but religious affiliations are not required. Meetings are free, anonymous, and open to the public, though specialized formats are available, including groups for seniors, teens, and family members. Evening, night, and day meetings are conducted year-round in most communities.
Intervention Services
It can be difficult to approach a loved one that is abusing drugs or alcohol for fear of making matters worse or evoking a sense of betrayal. Although family and loved ones may have the best intentions, they may not be successful in persuading an individual to get help without professional assistance. Many individuals struggling with an addiction to either drugs or alcohol do not decide to seek help for substance abuse until they are faced with the opportunity and encouraged by those around them to seek out a lifestyle that better benefits their well-being. Interventions are scheduled meetings in which an experienced intervention specialist guides and chaperones loved ones as they encourage their addicted loved one to seek professional help for an addiction.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive form of outpatient treatment where clients meet during the day and return home in the evening. PHP treatment doesn't require 24-hour care and often serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down after a residential program. With PHP treatment, you can receive daily support for 6 to 8 hours which includes evidence-based therapies and medication management. The cost of PHP treatment typically varies but averages 90 days.
24-Hour Clinical Care
During the first phase of recovery – detox – it is crucial to have 24-hour clinical care in California. This care provides constant monitoring in order to ensure your safely and comfort as you progress through the withdrawal process for drug or alcohol addiction. Licensed professionals prescribe medications to treat withdrawal symptoms and provide frequent monitoring to ensure your safely as addictive toxins leave your system.
Medically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Programs
Adult Program
Young Adult Program
LGBTQ Program
Military Program
Settings & Amenities
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Wilderness Setting
Treatment
Alcoholism
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug Addiction
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Dual Diagnosis
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid Addiction
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Equine Therapy
Group Therapy
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Individual Therapy
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Motivational Interviewing
For clients who are struggling with ambivalence toward change, motivational interviewing in California can help strengthen their commitment to change. Using a conversational method, the therapist helps you explore your motivations and empowers you to make the changes you desire.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is a structured approach used by therapists to help you heal from a past traumatic event. Your therapist works with you to identify the traumatic memory and process the information so you experience emotional healing and a sense of safety and stability.
Couples Therapy
The goal of couples therapy in California is to strengthen the couple's relationship. The therapist may take one or more approaches to counseling which may include the Gottman method, emotionally focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic couple's therapy.
Family Therapy
Addiction, like all diseases, does not only affect the diagnosed individual. The pain and stress of a substance use disorder affect not only the client but also their family and social network, who suffer the pain of living with an active addict or alcoholic. Oftentimes, in order to protect their addiction, individuals with substance use disorders engage in behaviors that create dysfunction within the family system. Family Counseling Services In response, family members engage in coping mechanisms that may ultimately fuel their loved one’s addictive behavior, such as enabling. The aim of Diablo Valley’s family counseling services is to deconstruct these unhealthy and dysfunctional family dynamics and help the family unit to heal and replace these behaviors with healthy patterns.
Life Skills
While in rehab treatment, you may work on developing various life skills to help you in long term recovery. These may include resilience, interpersonal skills, and self awareness. The focus will be on developing healthy habits for self care and relationships so you have the skills you need to manage day to day life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
The goal of nicotine replacement therapy in California is to mitigate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It cuts down on your cravings by supplying a small dose of nicotine without exposing your body to the toxins of cigarette smoke.
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
State License
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: California
Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact
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