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Please take a moment to read more about the sponsors of this site, The Discovery Program. The Discovery Program is a committed Drug and Alcohol rehabilitation center, dedicated to providing the finest drug treatment in Southern California.

The Discovery Program is a licensed drug and alcohol treatment center with medically supervised

detox services. Located in Los Angeles, we are a national leader in drug addiction treatment, treatment of alcoholism, and chemical dependency

Our goal is to help men and women recover from drug addiction by addressing the underlying issues that contribute to drug addiction and alcoholism.

Our goal is to help you recover from drug addiction by addressing the underlying issues that contribute to drug addiction and alcoholism.

Staffed with Los Angeles’s most highly qualified medical professionals, The Discover Program rehabilitation center provides a treatment environment in a residential setting and promotes respect and dignity for the patient recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. The Discovery Program’s rehabilitation center provides personalized care with compassion, professionalism, and of course, confidentiality.

The Discovery Program is a 12-Step recovery program that emphasizes long term exposure to rehabilitation related activities such as 12-step recovery program involvement, sponsorship, and fellowship.

Our facility is located in an upscale Westside neighborhood on block from the Century City Mall between Beverly Hills and Westwood. change

OUR GOAL

The Discovery Program was created to provide drug and alcohol treatment to people in need of rehabilitation for substance abuse, chemical dependency, and drug addiction. Considered one of the top rehabilitation centers in the country, our passion is watching a patient overcome his or her drug our alcohol addiction and leading a safe, substance-free life. Our drug treatment center has a professional and caring staff that will work 24/7 to help beat your drug or alcohol addiction.

We are on call 24/7. At the rehabilitation center, we teach our residents the importance of “going to any lengths” to remain clean and sober is a must and are there for them when they need us. Surrendering one’s will and life to recovery is a process, and The Discovery Program teaches this through its structure and meetings. As a result, our members achieve long-term sobriety and are leading responsible productive lives in the community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How effective is drug treatment? Government reports say that drug treatment is just as effective as treatment for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.  According to several studies, drug treatment reduces drug use by 40 to 60 percent and significantly decreases criminal activity during and after drug and alcohol treatment. On an individual basis, treatment outcomes depend on the extent and nature of the patient's presenting problems, the appropriateness of the drug treatment components and related services used to address those problems

Do I have a problem?  One of the best ways to pinpoint a problem with drug or alcohol addiction is to ask a simple question:  Do I continue to use drugs even though they cause problems with relationships, my health, or my job?

Other simple ways to tell if you have a problem:
 

•  You believe that you need to use alcohol or drugs in order to have fun.

•  After an argument or personal difficulties, you turn to alcohol to alleviate stress and anxiety.

•  You often drink or use drugs alone.

•  You make promises to stop drinking or using drugs, but find yourself unable to stop.

•  You experience memory loss as a result of using alcohol and drugs.
   

Why do people use drugs and alcohol? Quite simply, people use drugs and alcohol because it feels good.  When the brain receives stimulus that it likes, it wants more.  Most addictive drugs have this quality.

How do I stop abusing drugs or alcohol?  One of the first ways to stop drug addiction is by admitting to the issue.  Drug addiction shouldn’t be an affliction you should have to suffer alone.  The Discovery Program’s 12 Step Program will put you in a caring rehabilitation and treatment program to help you conquer your drug or alcohol addiction. 

The Discovery Program's Family Treatment Program is a vital part of a client's recovery from drug addiction and the family members’ recovery as well. 

At the Los Angeles treatment center, we provide weekly family group sessions to family members, significant others, and friends which are facilitated by a licensed therapist. Separate family sessions are also encouraged for the family members and significant others.

Day Treatment

Day Treatment programs are available for those clients who have completed Discovery’s Inpatient Detoxification or Residential Treatment programs.  Individualized Day Treatment programs are designed to meet the needs of clients who no longer require 24-hour supervision but continue to need a structured recovery program in a safe, comfortable environment.

Participants in this program are provided six to eight hours per day of structured chemical dependency treatment at The Discovery Program’s facility.  Clients initially attend the program at least four and up to seven days a week, with a decrease in the frequency of attendance over the course of treatment, dependent upon progress in the program.

A wide range of treatment services are offered by the Day Treatment program, including the following:

·          Assessment and evaluation services.

·          Daily recovery groups focused on addiction and alcoholism education, identification of addictive behavior, relapse prevention, family issues, and life management skills.

·          Attendance three to five times a week at community-based 12-step recovery programs and weekly work with a 12-step program sponsor.

·          Panels and educational lectures by guest speakers.

·          In-house alumni AA meeting and regular interaction with program alumni.

·          Weekly family education and therapy with a licensed family therapist.

·          Individual and group therapy two times a week with a licensed therapist.

·          Exercise programs and recreational outings.

·          One-on-one counseling by program staff.

·          Random drug screening.

·          Access and referral to medical and psychiatric services outside the facility is provided for as needed.

Residential Treatment

The Discovery Program offers Residential Treatment for chemical dependency in a safe, controlled, community-based environment. Our twelve-bed facility is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Century City area of West Los Angeles. 

The treatment team at Discovery consists of therapists, counselors, technicians, nurses, family therapists, and a board-certified addictionologist M.D. All members of our staff are recovering alcoholics and addicts themselves who are highly motivated to help others to recover from addiction and alcoholism.

Residential Treatment services include the following:

·          Semi-private room and all meals.

·          A chemical dependency history for each patient upon admission, identifying relapse triggers and consequences of use.

·          Evaluation and assessment, individualized treatment planning, discharge planning, and aftercare.

·          Daily recovery groups focused on addiction and alcoholism education, identification of addictive behavior, relapse prevention, family issues, and life management skills.

·          Daily attendance at community-based 12-step recovery programs and weekly work with a 12-step program sponsor.

·          Journaling and writing assignments.

·          Panels and educational lectures by guest speakers.

·          In house alumni AA meeting and regular interaction with program alumni.

·          Weekly family education and therapy with a licensed family therapist.

·          Ongoing individual and group therapy with a licensed therapist.

·          Daily meditation and process groups.

·          Exercise programs and recreational outings.

·          One-on-one counseling by program staff.

·          Drug screening as clinically appropriate and at random.

·          Access and referral to medical and psychiatric services as needed.

TREATMENT INFORMATION

“Detox” is the detoxifying of toxins remaining in the body resulting from the consumption of alcohol or drugs.  Drug abuse and frequent alcohol consumption can eventually cause addiction.  If a person stops using drugs or drinking alcohol, a withdrawal will occur.  This withdrawal usually manifests itself in the form of “cravings”, frequently a symptom of drug abuse.  Other symptoms (when not medically supervised) can include severe anxiety, hallucinations, seizures, nausea, and high blood pressure.  This is a process that can be alleviated through medical treatment at a rehabilitation center, and someone struggling with drug addiction should never try to attempt it alone. 

Inpatient Detoxification

The Discovery Program offers medically monitored Detoxification services in an inpatient setting for clients needing medical care prior to their transition to Residential or Outpatient Treatment.  Our professional staff provides safe and comfortable care with 24-hour supervision, monitoring, counseling and support.

Medical services are provided by our board-certified Addictionologist M.D. and skilled nursing staff, who have many years of experience in the field of detoxification and the medical management of the withdrawal process. 

Detoxification Services include:

·          Semi-private room and all meals.

·          History, physical examination, and lab work upon admission.

·          Evaluation and multi-disciplinary problem-focused treatment planning to address psychological, social, medical, substance abuse, and rehabilitation needs.

·          Discharge and aftercare planning.

·          Daily medical assessments by our board-certified Addictionologist M.D.

·          24-Hour medically monitored care.

·          Patient observation every half hour.

·          Nursing care and assessment.

·          Daily in house recovery groups, panels, and educational lectures for those patients who are medically cleared to attend.

·          Family education with a licensed family therapist for parents, spouses, and other family members.

·          Individual, family, and group therapy with a licensed therapist for those patients who are medically cleared to attend.

·          One-on-one counseling and case management.

·          Access and referral to psychiatric services for dual diagnosis, treatment of bipolar and other disorders.

·          Referral to outside medical treatment for medical conditions not related to detoxification.

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