Addictions We Treat
Understanding Different Types of Addiction
Substance addiction generally falls into a few broad categories, though the lines between them often blur. Alcohol remains one of the most common addictions we see. Part of that is because it is legal and socially normalized. Prescription drug addiction often starts with a legitimate medical need before dependence quietly takes over. Illicit drug addiction, including stimulants and opioids, tends to carry its own set of physical risks and withdrawal patterns.
Polysubstance use adds another layer of complexity. Someone struggling with alcohol might also misuse prescription sedatives. The two substances interact in ways that complicate recovery. For more information about the different addictions we treat or polysubstance abuse treatment, contact us to talk through your specific situation.
Addictions Treated at Galt Ocean Rehab Center
We treat a wide range of substance use disorders, tailoring care to the specific substance and the person using it. Some of the addictions we treat most often include:
- Alcohol addiction: Chronic alcohol use disrupts brain chemistry and often requires medical support during withdrawal.
- Heroin and illicit opioid addiction: These substances carry a high overdose risk and typically require structured detox before therapy begins.
- Prescription opioid addiction: Dependence often develops after legitimate pain treatment, making it different from illicit opioid use in both cause and approach.
- Cocaine and stimulant addiction: Stimulant use disrupts sleep, mood, and cardiovascular health, requiring a treatment approach distinct from depressant withdrawal.
- Methamphetamine addiction: Meth use causes significant changes to brain function that require longer-term therapeutic support to address.
- Benzodiazepine addiction: Dependence on these medications requires careful medical tapering, since abrupt withdrawal can be dangerous.
- Marijuana addiction: Though less physically addictive than other substances, marijuana can create real psychological dependence that affects motivation and daily functioning.
Our Approach to Addiction Treatment
A clinical assessment comes first, looking at substance use history, physical health, and any mental health concerns. Alcohol addiction and opioid addiction don’t get the same plan here, because they rarely call for the same thing. Therapy type and program length change based on the specific substance. We can help coordinate medical detox first for anyone who needs it. None of this gets decided before someone actually sits down with our team.
Recovery rarely comes from a single method, so care blends evidence-based therapy with holistic options. Clients have access to the oceanfront setting between sessions, which supports the harder work of treatment. Family gets involved when it helps, since addiction rarely affects just the person using. Clients move between individual work, group sessions, and time outdoors, not one fixed routine repeated every day.