There’s nothing easy about detox. It can be difficult, taking a toll on the body. However, it’s a necessary step. There’s a reason that it’s the first step in alcohol treatment: it flushes the alcohol out of the body’s system. Detox ensures that you’ll be watched over by trained, medical professionals. They’ll carefully monitor you…
If you’ve read any of our prior blogs, then you know that we provide individualized treatment plans to each of our patients. In fact, just about everything about our treatment is crafted to best fit our patients. That’s true from the moment they arrive at PCI Centers, even if beginning the detoxification process, and it…
“Addict” can have many definitions. What may be addict-like behavior to one person is perfectly sensible, responsible use to someone else. There are people all over the world who consume alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and other mind-altering substances, even ones like caffeine. Determining that line between “regular use” and “problematic use” isn’t always easy. From there,…
One of the most common questions we get about anger management is: “how can I tell if I need anger management help?” After all, everyone gets angry at some point or another. How can someone tell when anger has crossed the line from “something that happens” to “a problem that needs to be addressed?” Here…
We’ve found that many common assumptions about detox are incorrect. Often, when you see a person in detox on TV or in the movies, they’re handcuffed to a bed, thrashing around, and so forth. That’s very far from the truth. While detox can be a difficult, challenging process, it’s actually nothing like that. Here at…
“Do I really need residential treatment?” That’s a question we’re often asked by those who are going through the recovery process. We absolutely understand why folks ask us this. With our busy lives, so much to do between familial responsibilities, work, and the like, it can seem genuinely onerous to have to put everything on…
Detox is the first step on the road to recovery. It’s also one of the more difficult ones. Whether you’re seeking drug or alcohol treatment in Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village, we can alleviate some of the harsher aspects of the treatment. The goals of detox are to stabilize the client’s system, while removing the…
Whether you receive drug and alcohol treatment in Westlake Village or at our other facility, we can put together a customized treatment plan for your specific needs. There’s no “one size fits all” or “cookie-cutter” paradigm here. Instead, we tailor your treatment to what will work best for you. From the moment you arrive at…
A vital part of our intensive outpatient rehab in Los Angeles is getting back into our daily lives and daily routines. This is why we offer multiple tracks at two different locations. We have facilities in both Malibu and Westlake Village, which creates more options for those looking to get treatment. Being Flexible is an…
