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Understanding the Disease of Addiction

Across the nation, millions of Americans struggle with addiction. In some cases, the struggle with addiction begins as early as age twelve, and without addiction treatment, the impacts of addiction stretch far beyond the individual who drinks or uses drugs. Although deciding to take the first drink or experiment with drugs is often voluntary, addiction (once it develops) is not a choice. For many years, there was a common belief among the medical and mental health communities and society as a whole that addiction or substance use disorders were believed to be a moral failing or something the individual willingly chose. These unfortunate misconceptions have caused millions to struggle with chronic addiction, despite needing treatment.

 

What Is Addiction Treatment?

Addiction treatment in Santa Barbara is the process by which individuals detox from substances and obtain skills through therapy and holistic healing practices to manage and overcome addiction. At our Santa Barbara addiction treatment facility, we offer a medically assisted detox in which patients receive 24/7 care and assistance to manage their detox symptoms. 

Upon arrival at our rehab in Santa Barbara, our medical staff will be ready to provide symptom relief and guidance. After the detoxing process is completed, patients will receive a custom plan of proven therapies and healing practices including talk therapy, group therapy, meditation, yoga, and more, for a number of weeks determined to be best suited for the patient. 

During the healing and recovery process, patients will receive critical information and build their skillset in order to resume into their lives after treatment. Our staff determines the path most likely to guarantee long-term success for each patient and offers meaningful solutions to ensure a patient’s recovery. 

Why Attend Addiction Treatment in Santa Barbara?

If you’re wondering whether or not addiction treatment in Santa Barbara is right for you, let us tell you why we pride ourselves on being one of the most highly-recommended Santa Barbara sober living centers. 

Patients who attend Santa Barbara addiction treatment at our facility enjoy state-of-the-art amenities including a private chef, comfortable private rooms, a spa, and a pool. Our treatment center is an oasis where patients and relax and focus solely on their recovery process in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment. 

In addition, patients can enjoy the mild weather and stunning views of Santa Barbara. Whether you come from nearby or far away, Santa Barbara can become your tranquil escape for healing.

At our facility, we hire qualified specialists including physicians, therapists, psychologists, and counselors to provide the highest caliber of assistance and care for every aspect of your recovery. We ensure that your experience at our facility will be a transformative, life-changing journey. 

 

How Do I Know If I Need Medical Detox?

A medical detox at addiction treatment Santa Barbara can be one of the most effective way to safely cleanse your body of substances and start the recovery process. The following are signs that you may require a medical detox:

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than twenty-one million Americans have at least one addiction. Unfortunately, as few as ten percent of those will ever seek or receive potentially life-saving treatment. Addiction is a complex disease that impacts the structure and function of the brain along with other body systems. Someone who struggles with addiction has an intense and overwhelming focus on using or obtaining a specific substance or substances such as alcohol or drugs. Because of how alcohol and drugs affect the brain, it is not uncommon for someone with an addiction to continue to use drugs or alcohol even when they are well aware of the negative consequences that come with ongoing or regular use.

There are many substances one can become addicted to, including alcohol and marijuana to opioid painkillers, stimulants, sedatives, and tobacco, among others. Each substance affects the brain and body in different ways, but the most common relates to how the substance impacts the reward centers of the brain. Dopamine is a chemical produced in the body known for causing feelings of happiness and pleasure. When someone initially starts using drugs or alcohol, it prompts the brain to release dopamine. Eventually, after ongoing and increasing use, someone who struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol finds they cannot achieve feelings of pleasure and joy, once found through everyday activities, without substances. Also, as time passes and a dependency on drugs or alcohol grows, the amount of the substance needed to attain the level of pleasure found early on continues to increase.

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Luxury Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Santa Barbara, CA

Addiction, whether to drugs or alcohol, is an illness that is not restricted by demographic, economic, or social standing. It does not care about age, gender, religion, race, or employment. Anyone, at any time, can become addicted to one of many different substances. Because each substance has unique effects on the brain and body and the individual who uses them, it can be challenging to define concrete signs or symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse. The signs and symptoms that someone is abusing drugs or alcohol will be different from person to person. Also, they will vary depending on that person’s substance or substances of choice. Although most substances produce effects unique to the nature of that drug, there are several common effects better seen regardless of the individual substance of choice. The most common of these include alterations in behavior, appetite changes, lack of energy, new or worsening challenges at home, school, or work, weight changes (most commonly weight loss), new or worsening legal challenges, and new or worsening financial difficulties. Also, someone struggling with substance abuse or an addiction to drugs or alcohol will often be defensive when asked about drinking or using drugs.

Symptoms of alcohol abuse and drug abuse share many common factors; however, alcohol abuse has specific symptoms related to drinking as well. Someone addicted to alcohol will often struggle with a lack of control over how much they drink, prefer to drink alone, find excuses to drink, or continue to drink regardless of the adverse effects of alcohol. They may also experience frequent mood swings and other emotional disturbances that are not typical for their personality. This is especially true when they are unable to drink or abstain from alcohol.

When a friend, loved one, or family member is struggling with addiction, many of these symptoms may be upsetting or distressing to witness. It is important to remember that if your friend or loved one is struggling with addiction, they may not realize or be ready to admit they have a problem with substances. As the severity of addiction progresses, someone who uses alcohol or drugs often lacks the ability to understand they have a problem and therefore cannot acknowledge it or admit that they need help. Although it is likely challenging, it is crucial to help in any way you can while realizing that it may take time for your friend or loved one to acknowledge their relationship with substances.

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How Our Santa Barbara
Treatment Center Can Help

Addiction treatment is meant to help those struggling with addiction attain sobriety in a safe and healthy way. Depending on the program, treatment occurs in various settings, lasts for varying lengths of time, and includes different combinations of evidence-based traditional therapies and alternative treatment models. Addiction is a chronic disorder characterized by relapse. Statistics show as many as 60% of addicts who complete a treatment program will experience at least one instance of relapse during their recovery. For this reason, short-term or one-time addiction treatment programs are usually not sufficient to truly achieve sobriety and long-term recovery. For most, the process of defeating their addiction is a long-term process that requires regular monitoring and long-term commitment.

Detoxification

Healing the body.
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Healing the mind.
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Learning to live again.
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Dual Diagnosis

Mental health matters.
We offer extensive treatment for co-occurring mental illness.
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Alcoholism

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At a quality addiction treatment center in Santa Barbara, you will have access to the most comprehensive treatment available. Many treatment programs use a combination of therapies to help someone struggling with addiction learn more about their illness and better ways to manage addictive behaviors. It is essential to seek addiction treatment at a quality treatment program to ensure you can achieve sobriety in the safest, healthiest manner possible. Because detox in Southern California and withdrawal can often be complicated (and in some cases dangerous, a medically assisted detox program followed by comprehensive addiction treatment therapy is the best way to cleanse your system of toxins and begin the process of healing. Addiction treatment programs work to heal the physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts of addiction by combining traditional and alternative therapies with medical supervision, nutritional supports, and comprehensive aftercare planning.

Getting Help is Easy

Stillwater Behavioral Health works with most major insurance carriers who offer out-of-network benefits. This typically includes PPO and POS insurance plans, but if you are unsure of the type of insurance you have, contact us for a free consultation and verification of benefits today.

1. Talk to Us About Your Problem

We've been in your shoes. Let us know what's going on and how we can help by contacting us today via phone, email, chat or by filling out a form.

2. Get a Free Assessment

One of our caring admissions coordinators will contact you for a free pre-assessment so we can find you the best treatment options.

3. Prepare to Enter Treatment

Once we verify your benefits and arrange intake, it's a smooth and easy process to enter our program and begin your journey to lasting recovery.

Our Santa Barbara
Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center

The struggles each person faces with addiction are individual and unique. At our Santa Barbara Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center we specialize in comprehensive treatment programs designed to meet your unique treatment needs and goals. During your stay at Stillwater, you work to heal while enjoying a luxury treatment setting with ocean views, a professional chef, nutrition specialists, and a vast array of traditional and alternative therapy options. We strive to offer our clients a wide variety of holistic and evidence-based treatments and only the best exclusive programming to alleviate anxiety, stress, and relief from a life of addiction. Stillwater is dedicated to providing a warm and inviting sanctuary that allows our clients to become immersed in the benefits of a collective, healing, healthy and positive environment.

In addition to the evidence-based addiction therapy you would expect from a professional treatment facility, we provide sought-after holistic healing opportunities, including massage therapy, aromatherapy, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, reiki, and energy healing. Our large, spacious rooms each have flat-screen televisions, and our facility provides access to onsite fitness, pool, spa, and housekeeping services for our clients. We understand how valuable privacy is to the healing process. To ensure you receive the most comprehensive treatment in a private and secure location, our location is gated for privacy.

Accepted Insurance

At Stillwater Behavioral Health, we are happy to work with many major insurance companies who offer out-of-network benefits, including most PPO and PPS providers. We strive to make recovery at a Santa Barbara rehabilitation center as accessible and affordable as possible. 

Call today to verify your benefits and start the intake process.

Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid at this time. If you need help with the cost of addiction treatment in Santa Barbara, reach out to us for available resources. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The length of addiction treatment in Santa Barbara varies depending on the individual circumstances of each patient. On average, programs can last anywhere from 30 to 90 days. Upon arrival to our facility, our medical staff will evaluate each patient to determine the expected path to recovery.

The best form of treatment generally starts with a Santa Barbara detox in which patients move through the withdrawal process in a safe, supportive environment with necessary medical relief. 

After a patient has successfully completed the withdrawal process, they will receive a custom treatment plan comprised of varying therapy and holistic wellness practices. These include talk therapy, group therapy, meditation, yoga, and more. 

Each treatment plan is tailored to suit the individual circumstances of each patient. Some will respond better to certain treatments to others, so it is necessary to ensure that the treatment plan is designed in consideration of their unique history and mental health conditions. 

Family generally plays a significant role in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. By having the positive support and influence of sober family members, addiction treatment is much more likely to be effective. Likewise, if addiction is present in family members, this can create an unhealthy environment for recovery. 

Your family circumstances will be considered when crafting your roadmap to recovery. Our staff helps patients create a plan for a safe, postive environment for reintegration after rehab.

Sometimes, patients must undergo multiple courses of treatment before discovering their best individual path to lifelong sobriety. If addiction treatment didn’t work before, our professionals will help you discover why it didn’t work, and what we can do to ensure your success in treatment.

We do our best to make rehab in Santa Barbara affordable for a wide range of individuals. Reach out to us today for resources we offer to make rehab accessible for you. 

Recover for Good in Santa Barbara

If you or a loved one struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, don’t wait another day to begin your sobriety journey. At our Santa Barbara Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, our highly-skilled, compassionate staff will work with you to create a treatment plan specific to your needs as you pursue sobriety. We understand that seeking treatment is not easy and often comes with various fears, concerns and questions. What will happen at treatment? Can I leave my family? What is rehab like? These questions and more add to the difficult decision many struggling addicts face when deciding to get sober. Although the process may not be easy, today is the best time to take the first steps. Reach out to our alcohol and drug treatment center in Santa Barbara today to learn more about how we can help you recover from addiction.

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