Practical Recovery

San Diego, California

8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite B214
San Diego, CA 92037

(858) 546-1100
5 (6 reviews)

About Practical Recovery

Located in San Diego, California, Practical Recovery lives up to their name in the most straightforward way possible. They offer what they call “non 12 Step programming” and disagree with the 12 Step approach to making you feel powerless as an individual. According to this clinic, you are in complete control of your recovery and all you need is a little self empowerment. Established in 1985, this program offers a unique program called individualized intensive outpatient care. According to them, this service is not featured at any other rehab center in the country. It’s as intensive as residential or inpatient care but much less expensive and with much more flexibility to your schedule. It’s offered in an outpatient setting, making you feel a bit more at ease and less trapped. They say their clients typically feel satisfied after receiving about 10 to 21 days of treatment.

Their other outpatient programs offer many services like individual therapy, group therapy, couples counseling and family therapy. Aside from their recovery groups and continuing care, I really like their holistic options of care. These include yoga, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, mindfulness, meditation and bodywork.

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  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically 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.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Practical Recovery offers individualized intensive outpatient services. The client will receive the highest quality psychological and optional psychiatric care with complete flexibility. The program include aprox. 3-4 individual sessions per day. The group therapy is optional. Their innovative IIOP option offers the same intensity of inpatient drug and alcohol rehab, but individuals attend treatment in an outpatient basis.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Recovery maintenance or aftercare is also part of the individualized plan of every individual. They encourage all of their clients to try SMART Recovery support groups, either personally or online. These meetings are free of charge. For those who want extra individual support, Practical Recovery offers a team of recovery companions who engage in activities with clients. Another option is to continue in one of their 3 professionally led groups.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug 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.

mental-health iconMental 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.

opium iconOpioid 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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive 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.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

dialectical iconDialectical 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.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

intervention iconGroup 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. Group therapy is available but it is not required.

dizzy iconHypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy (aka guided hypnosis) can be used as a therapeutic modality to treat substance use, especially in terms of quitting smoking cigarettes (nicotine). Clinical hypnotherapists help clients turn their attention inward, accessing unconscious or subconscious material, and then make suggestions that are healthier for the individual. The process can help clients make deep, positive, and lasting changes, including ceasing addictive habits.

mental-health iconIndividual 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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Rational Behavior Therapy

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

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8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite B214
San Diego, CA 92037

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5 (6 reviews)
J. Peter Siriprakorn
3 years ago
5

changed my life. completely. i owe tom and co. so much and wish i d found them sooner

Christopher Rueth
3 years ago
5

This place has INCREDIBLE psychotherapists!! I don't know what that one guy is talking about, this is a therapy center, not a detox... What the heck. I HIGHLY recommend you give this place a shot if you are seeking outpatient therapy. There's no commitment, pay as you receive sessions, and the Dr.'s here are brilliant and understanding, including Dr. Horvath, the FOUNDER of SMART Recovery.Schedule a session. Try a couple different therapists. You will not be let down. I have had addiction issues for over 10 years and have never made so much progress as I did here.

Austin Benham
5 years ago
5

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5 years ago
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This program has helped me more than I could ever imagine.

Andrew T
6 years ago
5

To Ally Zabel above...it sounds more like you had a bad attitude, and left AMA (against medical advice)..you don't get prescriptions from them when you leave AMA.

Keisuke Mizuno
8 years ago
5

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