Frequently Asked Questions

• I need help! I can't stop drinking alcohol and/or using drugs. Will an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program help me?

  Outpatient treatment works best for individuals with some (more)

• What Outpatient programs do you offer?

  We offer intensive outpatient programs for men and women (more)

• What makes your alcohol and drug program different?

  We treat the whole person using (more)

• Do you have help for families and close friends?

  Yes, our Family group meets (more)

• What days and times do you meet in San Diego?

  We offer convenient days and times (more)

• What is the length of your Programs?

  The length and cost of our programs vary (more)

• What is included in your Program?

  Our program includes several components (more)

• Do you offer Transitional Living or Sober Living?

  The Lasting Recovery network includes (more)

• Can I use my insurance for your program?

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• Do you accept credit cards if my insurance doesn’t pay?

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• How soon can I start the Program?

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I need help! I can't stop drinking alcohol and/or using drugs. Will an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Help Me?

Outpatient treatment programs work best for men and women who have some structure in their lives. They may be married, in a committed relationship, or have supportive family members, and are working or going to school. We see many people succeed who are willing to do the footwork necessary for recovery. We require you to stop your alcohol or drug use for 3-5 days prior to the start of treatment.  If you are unable to stop your use on your own, we will help coordinate a referral for your detoxification prior to admission.

Inpatient or residential treatment is recommended when the alcohol and/or drug addiction has disrupted a person’s ability to function. Other reasons for inpatient treatment include severe conflicts in the immediate family that actively sabotage treatment, or inability to cope without supervision.

 

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What outpatient programs do you offer?

EVENING          Men and Women - Adult

                         This program meets for 3-hour sessions, three evenings per week.

                         Topics:  ADDICTION, RECOVERY, and RELAPSE PREVENTION

                        

MORNING        Men and Women - Adult (12 hours per week)
                         This program meets for 3-hour sessions, 4 mornings per week
                         Topics:  ADDICTION, RECOVERY, RELAPSE PREVENTION
                         AND FEARLESS CHANGE

 

Outpatient Psychotherapy (1 - 2 hours per week, if indicated)

                   * Individual and family therapy is available to IOP participants

                   * Alcohol and Drug Education for Out of state DUIs and possession charges    

                      in and out of California for an employer or court

                   * requested alcohol and drug education

 

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What makes your alcohol and drug program different?

• We treat the whole person - mind, body and spirit
• We offer The Fearless Change Process as part of our curriculum
• We provide personalized attention in a comfortable small group setting
• Our staff is licensed and committed
• Our facility is a discrete, easily accessible office location with free parking

How do you treat the whole person?

In addition to 12 step principles and the latest research on addiction, relapse prevention, recovery and the Fearless Change model, we provide treatment that helps you as a whole person.  Our licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Instructor helps clients reconnect to their bodies through acupuncture, detoxification, and meditation and yoga.  We also offer psychological and vocational assessments, individual and family counseling sessions.

 

What is The Fearless Change Process?

Fearless Change, developed by Lasting Recovery's founder, Judy Saalinger, is an innovative decision-making program to empower you to be more responsible for your decisions and action, because you have a better understanding of yourself and your choice.  This process is based on the book, FEARLESS CHANGE, Embrace the Choice to Reinvent Your Life. Through the curriculum, individuals learn how to change the emotional, cognitive, and communication styles that help or hinder their recovery process, how to identify the effects addiction has had on their ability to meet most basic needs, and how to communicate and and improve their most intimate relationships.  Clients learn how to identify and work through depression, anger, trauma, relapse, relationship and communication challenges.

 

What do you mean by personalized attention? 

From your first call, our caring team will be there for you and your family. Our staff will answer any questions you might have about our programs and the admission process. Our treatment team provides ongoing care and support for you and your family throughout the time of treatment and aftercare.

 

Do you have help for families and close friends?

Our Family Education Group meets Saturdays 10am-noon. Clients in the IOP program and their immediate family or partner participate. Topics include Enabling, Relationships in Early Recovery, What to Expect in the Next 6 Months and the upward climb of recovery.

 

What days and times do you meet in San Diego?

MORNING REHAB - CO-ED Adult - 10:00AM TO 1:OOPM - MON, TUES, THURS, FRI
EVENING REHAB - CO-ED Adult  - 6:00PM TO 9:00PM - MON, WED, THURS

 

What is the length of your Program?

All of our intensive outpatient treatment programs are approximately 30 sessions in length.
Morning Adult Program meets 4 times per week
Evening Adult Program meets 3 times per week

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What is included in your Program?

• Psychoeducational group sessions with interactive discussions and media presentations
• Facilitation by licensed and certified staff
• Tools and techniques to rejuvenate and strengthen the body/mind connection
• Drug testing, psychological testing, educational materials and snacks
• A safe, confidential and secure environment
• Development of your personalized recovery plan, recovery tools and relapse prevention skills
• Family program to help you and your family learn about addiction through interactive discussions and media presentations. 
• Aftercare designed to help you bring recovery into your daily life. Aftercare groups are provided for one year and meet weekly.

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Do you offer Transitional Living or Sober Living?

The Lasting Recovery network includes a close working relationships with owners and managers of area sober living homes located in North Coastal and Inland areas of San Diego County. In conjunction with the Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program provided at Lasting Recovery, women and men are supported with a safe, sober and clean structured living environment.

 

Can I use my insurance for your program?

Let us check your insurance plan for full or partial payment according to your policy. Eligibility is not a guarantee of payment by your insurance company and responsibility for payment is ultimately on the client or their financial guarantor.

 

Do you accept credit cards if my insurance doesn’t pay?

We accept Visa, MC, Discover or American Express.

 

How soon can I start the Program?

You can begin the program after an intake assessment has been completed and you have 3-5 days of detoxification. To set an appointment for your confidential assessment, call today. Take the risk of calling and begin to feel better now.

 

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Lasting Recovery was caring, loving and always enlightening. They cared about my past, my present and most important – my future. They have changed my life from just living to showing me how to actually be alive!
- Cory M.