Prescription Drug Detox Program in Los Angeles, California
Safely Detox From Prescription Drugs
Millions of people throughout the United States struggle with prescription drug abuse. Getting clean from prescription drugs is difficult, which is why so many people have difficulty when attempting to quit on their own.
If you are ready to stop using prescription drugs, Clear Behavioral Health can help you get through the challenging first few days through our medically supervised prescription drug detox services.
By entering our detox program, you can safely experience withdrawal from prescription drugs to remove these addictive chemicals from your body, preparing you for the next step of addiction treatment.
Our Prescription Drug Detox Program in Los Angeles, CA
Detoxing from prescription drugs is a challenging process, and it is important to do so in a safe and supportive environment. Here at Clear Behavioral Health, we can help you safely experience withdrawal from prescription drugs and provide continuous health monitoring to ensure you remain as comfortable as possible throughout your stay.
Our approach to addiction and prescription drug detox treatment is unique, as we offer a continuum of care for detoxing from prescription drugs.
What is the Continuum of Care?
Finding comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment can be challenging, with many services operating separately, requiring you to seek detox, therapy, and other levels of care individually while navigating insurance coverage.
At Clear Behavioral Health, we simplify this process by offering a full continuum of care under one roof. From residential detox and rehab to outpatient therapy, we provide seamless, in-network treatment so you can focus on healing while we handle the logistics.
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How our prescription drug detox program works
Our prescription drug detox program begins with a comprehensive assessment to evaluate your addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
You’ll then enter our residential detox program in the Los Angeles area, where you can safely detox in a comfortable, home-like setting with 24/7 medical support.
Following detox, our rehab program provides continuous care, including therapy, group support, relapse prevention planning, and holistic treatments. As you progress, you can transition into our outpatient programs—PHP and IOP—offered at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles.
Even after completing treatment, you’ll have ongoing support through our in-person and online resources, a strong alumni community, and opportunities to help others on their recovery journey.
Initial assessment
Your recovery journey begins with a comprehensive medical assessment to evaluate the severity of your prescription drug dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and overall health.
Based on your unique needs, we create a personalized treatment plan to support you through detox, ensuring a safe and effective process for clearing all traces of prescription medications from your system. Our medical team provides 24/7 care to manage withdrawal symptoms and prepare you for the next steps in your recovery.
Medically assisted prescription drug detox
As your body begins the process of eliminating prescription drugs from your system, you will receive around-the-clock care and monitoring from our medical team. FDA-approved medications may be provided to help make some of the more uncomfortable symptoms easier to manage. You will also meet regularly with our staff psychiatrist to monitor these symptoms and adjust your medication as necessary.
The detoxification process is different for everyone. However, most people will go through several stages. During the first few days, cravings and withdrawal symptoms are the most intense.
These should begin to decrease over time until you reach stabilization. The exact timeframe of withdrawal differs depending on the type of prescription drug you are taking, the length of time you’ve taken it, and your overall health.
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What to expect after detoxing from prescription drugs
The detox process is only the beginning of your recovery journey. After medical stabilization, most clients transition into our residential care program to start working on the underlying causes of their addiction.
Wherever your journey begins, after completing your treatment, you’ll become part of our supportive alumni community, offering encouragement and inspiration to others on their path to recovery. Our programs are carefully designed to include individual and group therapy, comprehensive case management, holistic treatments, and medication management. This integrated approach ensures a detox and addiction treatment plan that promotes healing at every stage. These programs include:
Individual therapy
Weekly sessions with a therapist to help you explore the underlying causes of your addiction, identify your triggers, and develop coping strategies to last a lifetime.
Medication management
If necessary, our clinicians will prescribe and monitor medications to manage addiction withdrawal symptoms and support recovery.
Case management
Weekly case management meetings will help you develop life skills, build healthy daily routines, and support reintegration into your daily life.
Group therapy
Daily group therapy sessions help you to build a supportive network of peers and explore therapeutic techniques like CBT, mindfulness, and relapse prevention.
Holistic groups
Yoga, meditation, sound baths, and other holistic therapies are practiced daily to restore balance between your mind and body.
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Our prescription drug detox centers near you
What is prescription drug detox?
Detoxing from prescription drugs can be dangerous, as medications like benzodiazepines, stimulants, and opioids can cause intense physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Attempting to quit on your own increases the risk of relapse and potential health complications.
At Clear Behavioral Health, our prescription drug detox program provides a safe, medically supervised environment where you can withdraw under the care of our professional team.
We monitor your symptoms closely, provide medications to ease discomfort, and offer compassionate support to help you navigate this critical first step. Detox not only helps you through withdrawal but also prepares you physically and mentally for ongoing treatment and lasting recovery.
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How does detoxing from prescription drugs affect the brain?
The manner in which prescription drugs affect the brain depends on the nature of the drug, as well as how often you take it and the dosage you are taking. For example, benzodiazepines cause a sedating effect, while opiates create a feeling of euphoria and pain relief. Long-term use of benzodiazepines, opiates, and stimulants may also affect the way your brain produces neurotransmitters, leading to a rebound effect when you attempt to quit.
When taken long enough, prescription drugs can lead to physical and psychological dependence. They may also contribute to the development of mental illness symptoms or make preexisting mental illness worse.
Once you stop taking prescription drugs, you may experience significant withdrawal symptoms, including muscle aches, nausea, panic attacks, depression, hallucinations and heart palpitations. In some cases, prescription drug withdrawal can even be fatal without proper medical monitoring and assistance.
The psychological effects of prescription drug detox
Prescription drugs are powerful psychoactive medications that alter neurotransmitter activity associated with the brain’s reward system. If they are abused for a substantial period of time, they can significantly change the way parts of your brain work and communicate with each other.
If you decide to stop using prescription drugs, you may experience significant psychological symptoms, including anxiety, panic attacks, nightmares, agitation, and depression. These withdrawal symptoms range in severity and may be dangerous without the proper support.
If you are considering quitting, seeking professional help is important. If you attempt to detox from prescription pills on your own, difficult withdrawal symptoms may lead to the temptation to use them again.
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Our prescription drug detox center amenities
Located throughout the Los Angeles, CA area, our prescription drug detox centers provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for recovery. With home-like accommodations, private TVs, and 24/7 medical supervision, we ensure a personalized detox experience tailored to your needs.
The mild Southern California climate offers fresh air and outdoor spaces to support your healing, while our wellness-focused community fosters a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Our residential amenities include:
- Nutritionally tailored meal delivery
- Comfortable semi-private accommodations
- Expansive grounds with relaxing lounges
- Large-screen TVs with streaming access
- Laundry services for convenience
- Fully equipped fitness area
At Clear Behavioral Health, we offer expert-led prescription drug detox services designed to help you safely navigate withdrawal and take the first step toward lasting recovery in a warm, supportive setting.
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How to Get Started
We understand it can feel really overwhelming to navigate your substance abuse treatment options when it comes to getting help for prescription drug addiction. We want you to know you are not alone, and support is only a phone call away.
Step 1 – Call Us
Call (877) 799-1985 and speak to a member of our care team who will walk you through our program, learn more about the challenges you face, and answer any questions you may have.
Step 2 – Verify Coverage
After speaking with our admissions team, they will walk you through your insurance coverage options and get your treatment verified right away, so you can get access to treatment instantly.
Step 3 – Book Assessment
Book a brief, complimentary assessment with our clinical team to determine your needs and personalize your treatment plan. Following your assessment, you will receive an intake date, usually within one to three days, to begin treatment.
Step 4 – Meet Your Team
Get introduced to the counselors, therapists, case workers, and group leaders who you will work with each day. You can ask questions, discuss your treatment, and get to know your care team for peace of mind knowing you are in great hands.
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Frequently asked questions
Read through our FAQ for any questions you may have or give us a call today. We are here to answer your questions and support you or your loved one through their healing journey.
How long does it take to detox from prescription drugs?
The length of prescription drug detox varies by individual, but it typically lasts around 5–7 days. At Clear Behavioral Health, our residential detox program offers 24/7 medical support to ensure a safe and comfortable withdrawal process.
Our team closely monitors your progress, providing medication-assisted treatment when necessary to ease symptoms and help you transition smoothly into the next phase of recovery.
What should I bring to detox?
When you check in to our residential treatment center, you will start with your detox process, and once you’ve successfully detoxed, join your peers in our residential program, which includes therapy, daily group sessions, and holistic therapy.
We want you to be comfortable throughout your treatment, and recommend packing like you’re going on a week-long vacation. One week of clothes that include options for hot or cold weather, different activities such as lounging, movement like yoga, and casual wear for your daily group meetings. You will have access to laundry throughout your stay.
Please also bring the following:
- Current prescription medication in the original pharmacy bottle with the information label intact, and a list of all your medications and dosages
- Insurance card and photo ID
- Comfortable everyday shoes
- Sneakers or other shoes for sports/walks outside
- Flip-flops for the shower, if desired
- Slippers to keep your feet warm inside
- T-shirts or tops with sleeves and/or cardigans to wear over sleeveless tops
- Pants, shorts, or skirts that comply with appropriate dress
- Gym clothes for yoga, workouts, or other forms of exercise
- Socks
- Underwear
- Swimming trunks for men or a one-piece bathing suit for women
- Pajamas
- Glasses or contacts, as needed
- Personal hygiene items like a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, or shampoo
- Basic to-go kit of cosmetics, if desired
- Shaving razor or electric razor, and shaving cream, if desired
- Hobby items, such as art materials, games, sketching, musical instruments, and books, as approved by Clear
What medications are used for prescription drug detox?
To ensure a safe and comfortable prescription drug detox, we customize medications based on the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
Medications such as benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, or antidepressants can help manage common withdrawal effects like anxiety, pain, and nausea by stabilizing the brain’s response. These treatments aim to facilitate a smoother detox process and assist in the transition to recovery.
At Clear Behavioral Health, medications are only administered under the supervision of licensed medical professionals and when deemed necessary.
We believe that medications are one component of a holistic treatment plan, used in combination with other therapeutic interventions. Medication choices are made in close collaboration with you, taking into account your medical history, health goals, and specific needs.
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