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Frequently Asked Questions about Alcohol and Drug Addiction

 

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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 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 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?

    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?

    Call and let us check your insurance plan for (more)

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

    Yes (more)

  • How soon can I start the Program?

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Will an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Help Me?

Outpatient treatment programs work best for men and women who have some structure in their lives, e.g., 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, in a hospital or physician office setting, depending on the substance and amount used in the past 3-4 weeks.

 

Inpatient or residential treatment, (usually 30+ days is best) is recommended when the alcohol and/or drug addiction has progressed to create a severe disruption in the person’s ability to function physically, including medical complications. Other reasons for inpatient treatment include severe conflicts in the immediate family that actively sabotage treatment, or being unable to cope for even limited periods of time outside a structured 24 hour environment without supervision.

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What Outpatient programs do you offer?

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs

DAY              Women Only (12 hours per week)

 

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What makes your program different?

  • We treat the whole person
  • You experience the Fearless Change Process
  • Personalized attention in a comfortable small group setting
  • Licensed and committed clinicians / owners
  • Discrete, easily accessible office location with free parking

We Treat the Whole Person

In addition to 12 step principles and the latest research on addiction, relapse prevention, recovery and Fearless Change from this biopsychsocial disease, we provide treatment that helps you as a whole person.  Our licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Instructor will help you to reconnect to your body through acupuncture, detoxification, and meditation and yoga.  We also offer psychological and vocational assessment, individual and family counseling sessions,

Experience the Fearless Change Process

Fearless Change, developed by the founder of Lasting Recovery, Judy Saalinger, is an innovative decision making program to empower YOU to want to be more responsible for your decisions and actions, 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 using the curriculum designed program you will learn how individuals change in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, along with the emotional, cognitive, and communication styles that help or hinder your recovery process.  You will learn how to identify the effects your addiction has had on your ability to meet most basic needs, and how to communicate and and improve your most intimate relationships, using the latest recovery tools developed for FEARLESS CHANGE.  You will gain knowledge that helps you to identify and work through depression, anger, trauma, relapse, relationship and communication challenges.

Personalized Attention 

From your first call our caring team will be there for you and your family. Carolyn, our intake director will guide you through the intake process and answer any questions you might have about entering the treatment process. Our treatment team provides ongoing care and support for you and your family throughout the process of treatment and aftercare.

 

Licensed and committed clinicians/owners

In 2004, Judy Saalinger, Ph.D., MFT, CAS, a licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Certified Addiction Specialist, author, radio guest and lecturer,  founded Lasting Recovery to share her compassion, knowledge and experience in treating women and men who suffer from the disease of chemical addiction. A leader in addiction treatment, Judy has been providing individual, family, group, workshops and educational sessions to thousands of men and women in San Diego County since 1981.

Arthur Farkas, Ph.D., SAP, is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified substance abuse professional. As co-founder, he facilitates groups and provides alcohol and drug assessments. Art Farkas brings a vast knowledge of addiction and cutting edge treatment research to our psychoeducational groups, through his personal recovery and professional experience on the Medical School Faculty at UCSD. Art does psychological testing for our clients to help them understand more about themselves.

Discrete, Easily Accessible Location

Unlike hospital based treatment programs Lasting Recovery is located in a confidential and comfortable office complex where your privacy is protected.

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Do you have help for families and close friends?

Yes, our Family Education Group meets Saturdays 10-12 for clients in the program and their immediate family or partner. Topics on Enabling, Relationships in Early Recovery, What to Expect in the Next 6 Months … the upward climb of recovery.

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What days and times do you meet?

Co-Ed Evening Program    M,W,Th       6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Women’s Day Program      M,T,Th,F   10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Family Education Group    Saturday   10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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What is the length of your Program?

Evening Co-Ed Program – 3 sessions/week (30 sessions/10 weeks)

Day Women’s program – 4 sessions/week (30-40 sessions/ up to 10 weeks)*

Since programs are individualized, costs are reasonable but vary as to your needs. For more information call (858) 453-4315.    

*Individualized programs up to 26 weeks.

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What is included in your Program?

Our program price includes:

  • 3 hour psychoeducational group sessions with interactive discussions and media presentations
  • Groups facilitated by licensed and certified staff, each with more than 25 years of personal recovery
  • 9-12 hours a week, drug testing, psychological testing, educational materials and snacks
  • 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. 
  • Psychological testing

We also provide an Aftercare group designed to help you bring recovery into your daily life. Aftercare groups are provided for one year and meet weekly for an hour.

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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 Transitional Living homes and Sober Living homes. These homes are 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.

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Can I use my insurance for your program?

Call and let us check your insurance plan for full or partial payment for you or your family member’s treatment. Eligibility is not a promise of payment by your insurance company, however our Intake Director will get you the most accurate information available on your benefits, co-pays and deductibles.

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

Yes, we accept Visa, MC or American Express.

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How soon can I start the Program?

You can begin the program after an Intake Assessment has been completed. To set an appointment for your assessment please call today. We also will help to make sure you meet the detoxification clearance.

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Some insurance plans accepted.
Call to see if yours will cover the cost of your treatment.

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6046 Cornerstone Court W. #113

San Diego, CA  92121