Residential Treatment - The Briar Program for Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Although Las Encinas is licensed by the State of California as a Substance Use Disorder Recovery Hospital, the setting for our residential treatment program is not in a hospital setting. Our Briar Program is specially designed and structured for the treatment of substance use disorder and dual diagnosis in our beautiful bungalows, located on the 25-acre hospital grounds. This level of care is appropriate for people who have significant disruptions in their lives, such as a loss of job, getting kicked out of school, destruction of intimate relationships, estrangement or difficulties with family members, and/or isolation due to alcohol and/or other drug use.

Individuals who are dependent on, or addicted to alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, narcotics, tranquilizers, prescription medications or other mind-altering chemicals are accepted for evaluation and treatment. Our substance use disorder and dual-diagnosis treatment program provides medically monitored inpatient detoxification, and continued rehabilitation is available through our residential recovery center and intensive outpatient programs.

The Briar Program, Las Encinas Hospital's SUD Residential treatment program, delivers the following benefits to patients needing longer-term care for addictions:

• A safe, comfortable and healing environment - located on 25 acres, in a secluded and discreet setting, you will feel at-ease to focus on your healing and recovery.
• Physician-led treatment teams - Our doctors are very hands on, leading our treatment teams and leading recovery groups to provide some of the best recovery support in the industry.
• Free confidential assessments available 24/7 - we perform a thorough and comprehensive assessment to understand your mental, social, spiritual and psychological wellbeing.
• In-network provider for most insurance plans - addiction treatment and detox treatment can be expensive, and having an insurance policy that is in-network can help alleviate the cost. We have contracts with most major providers helping to minimize your out-of- pocket costs.
• Competitive pricing - we do everything we can to provide the most cost-effective treatment options that we can, including potential payment plans.

Services Offered in the Briar Program

We believe a team approach is the most effective way to deliver the highest quality care. A patient's treatment team should be comprised of an internist/addictionologist, psychologist, family therapist, certified chemical dependency counselor and dietitian, as well as psychiatric nurses, occupational and recreational therapists, and multidisciplinary specialists in substance use disorders. This group of medical professionals offers not only their clinical expertise and experience, but also a high level of care and compassion for those trying to recover from SUD. We provide the following services for SUD and dual-diagnosis:

• Supervised Sub-Acute Detox - 24hr RN nursing with medical staff available to assist and guide your detoxification process. We understand that detox can be challenging and we will do our best to make it as comfortable as possible.
• On-sight Pharmacy so you don't have to wait long for medications
• Focus groups with our MD / Addictionologist
• 1-on-1 consultations with an MD / Addictionologist
• A customized treatment plan designed to help you meet your goals and objectives for recovery
• A range of evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, art therapy, and music therapy
• A variety of psychotherapy, psychoeducational and SUD education groups
• Education in living skills, such as non-chemical coping, relaxation techniques, problem solving, assertiveness, nutrition and personal health and fitness.
• Intensive family-therapy programs to provide loved ones with a greater understanding of their role in the recovery process.
• Therapeutic exercise activities, such as yoga, tai chi, tennis, volleyball, swimming and basketball
• Spiritual exploration with community guests
• Peer-led recovery groups
• Assistance with the transition back to the community and aftercare treatment with follow-up, which is included at no extra charge. We provide referrals to self-help groups, private practitioners, sober-living facilities and other outpatient community-based resources.

All of our offerings are incorporated into the daily schedule for those in the recovery center program. If you or a loved one need longer-term treatment for substance abuse or addiction, contact Las Encinas about our Briar Program for chemical dependency.

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