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My husband attended there from out of state in the spring of 2022. It started with him being told to board the plane by himself, knowing his past hospitalizations even, they said oh it's no problem! Well he passed out and missed his first flight because he was drinking, he e ...
About Paradise Detox
In particular, their residential program allows you to focus on your treatment in privacy while removing any temptations or distractions that could inhibit it. You can expect to receive counseling and proven therapy methods, and their aim is for your recovery to last long-term through building a strong, sober foundation.
Should residential treatment be too soon in your journey, you can also try the center’s detox program. Their detox residential program lasts seven to 14 days. What many have liked about it specifically is that it is led by a team of experienced medical professionals who place individuals under constant supervision while they undergo detox treatment.
Personally, this made me feel reassured while I went through withdrawal and craving symptoms as I felt reassured I was in safe hands. The recreational therapies, life skills training, and dynamic group therapy were also appreciated.
Another interesting aspect of this center is that it offers aftercare treatment programs, where you can look forward to case management and being provided with tools and skills to maintain independence. These aftercare services can include optional faith-based counseling, meditation, trauma based therapies, or yoga sessions to help make maintaining sobriety easier.
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Latest Reviews
This was a life changing experience. Everybody was super nice, knowledgable, and had tons of wisdom to share from their success stories. The groups were very eye opening, councilers were great, food was awesome. I highly recomend them for people serious about their recovory.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Misty, we’re truly grateful you felt supported and inspired during your stay. Our team works hard to create a safe, uplifting environment where recovery feels possible, and it’s great to hear the groups and staff made an impact. For anyone seeking a trusted drug rehabilitation center, we’re here to guide each step forward.
Edited as I forgot to include a key point, as this whole experience was traumatizing for my family; After drinking and missing fights day one, day two he had a sezuire by their pool day, luckily he was found by another patient...I was notified the NEXT day. My husband called asking if he was still in our home state... they never called me until I called them. The staff assured me he was going to be okay and they would do everything they could to help him through the program.
They took him to liquor stores and allowed my husband to drink while in their care. I have all documentation and will be following through. My husband was in hospice last year so unfortunately I didn't have time to leave a review until now.
I notified the staff that he was drinking still, I showed them 7-11 and actual liquor store purchases that were made during that time. They held a blind eye to everything and the counselor Larry even made it seem like the reason my husband was there was my fault. Talk about needing counseling on my behalf after this. My husband was buying $50 to $70 A DAY at gas stations and liquor stores while at Paradise Detox... yet they provide all food and bought him his own snacks??!? Yet, they swore they were supervising him. This 30 day "rehab" only fueled his addiction and WE (him, our daughter, myself, our friends and family) will be forever changed due to their negligence.
Do not entrust your family members with this "company" unless you want them on hospice care quickly to follow
Lisa Bolin
Reviewed on 11/24/2024
My husband attended there from out of state in the spring of 2022. It started with him being told to board the plane by himself, knowing his past hospitalizations even, they said oh it's no problem! Well he passed out and missed his first flight because he was drinking, he eventually got on another plane barely, and to the facility BUT ended up having a seizure in their care THE NEXT DAY. Another patient had to notify them of the event as it occurred!! No notification to me until the following day!
They TOOK him to liquor stores and allowed my husband to drink while in their care. I KNEW IT.
I notified the staff that he was drinking still, I showed them 7-11 and actual liquor store purchases that were made during that time. They LIED and the counselor even made it seem like the reason my husband was there was my fault. Talk about needing counseling on my behalf after this.
Do not entrust your family members with this "company" unless you want them on hospice care quickly to follow. I have all documentation and will be following through. My husband was on hospice last year so unfortunately I haven't had the chance to follow through until now.
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Other Forms of Payment
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) 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.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
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.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Treatments
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 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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
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.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
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.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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Accreditations
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
Accreditation Number: 563412
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
License Number: 370172AP
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La Mesa, CA 91942
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