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If you are considering alcohol rehab in Anaheim, CA, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you navigate the generally overwhelming process of deciding what rehab setting is right for you, finding the facility that fits you best, and figuring out how much it will cost, and how you can receive assistance in paying for it.

Anaheim Alcohol Use Statistics

According to a Health Community Health Needs Assessment in 2019, about 35% of adults in Orange County reported binge drinking in the past year, a significant amount compared to the national and state average. Additional California alcohol statistics from a 2018 study include¹:

Alcohol use disorder was the most prevalent substance use disorder in the state of California.
There were more alcohol-related trips to California ERs than the use of all other substances combined.
15% of pregnant women in California reported binge drinking within three months of becoming pregnant, and 7% reported alcohol use during the third trimester of their pregnancy
22% of California teens reported having consumed alcohol at some point, and 3% reported binge drinking the past month

While binging drinking will not necessarily lead to the development of alcohol use disorder, excessive drinking is a risk factor for the development of the disorder and can lead to many undesirable health and social consequences.

Price of Alcohol Rehab in Anaheim

The cost of alcohol rehab in Anaheim can vary widely depending on a variety of factors, including:

Rehab setting (inpatient vs. outpatient)
Length of treatment
Health insurance accepted by the facility
Your health insurance coverage
Government grants that offset the cost of treatment
Your household income
Location (high vs. low cost of living areas)

In general, you will find that inpatient rehab is significantly more expensive than outpatient services. The better your health insurance coverage, the lower your out-of-pocket costs, and if your financial situation is considered low- or very low income, you will likely qualify for lower-cost treatment services. To better understand what kind of costs you can expect, contact your health insurance provider, individual rehabs where you are interested in getting treatment, and us at 800-948-8417 Who Answers? .

Where Can I Find Low-Cost and Free Rehabs in Anaheim?

Anaheim offers a variety of rehab settings and facilities; among them are low-cost and free treatment programs. These rehabs can offer treatment either entirely free or at significantly reduced rates, thanks to generous support from government grants, nonprofit foundations, and individual donations. They typically consider household income when determining eligibility, so if your income is above a certain threshold, you may not qualify for these more inexpensive services. The best way to determine if you qualify is to contact each facility directly and discuss financial options.

Does Health Insurance Cover Alcohol Rehab in Anaheim?

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, health insurers are required by law to provide coverage for medically necessary alcohol rehab treatment in Anaheim and the rest of the nation. However, your out-of-pocket costs will vary depending on the extent of your insurance coverage.

High-level gold and platinum level insurance plans will likely cover most, if not all, of your treatment costs, leaving you with very little financial burden. Less comprehensive coverage like bronze or high deductible plans typically provides less coverage overall, leaving you responsible for the remainder of the bill and generally having a much higher out-of-pocket cost. To determine what kind of level of coverage you can expect, call the phone number on the back of your health insurance card to speak with a representative.

Medicaid

Medicaid, managed by Medi-Cal, is California’s public healthcare plan that is funded by the federal and state government to provide coverage for individuals, families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and more who are considered low-income. The program is designed to help vulnerable populations access the healthcare services they need, which does include mental health and substance use disorder treatment at alcohol rehab. The rehab services covered by Medi-Cal include hospitalization, counseling, medications, psychotherapy, and other medically necessary treatments.² To learn more about Medi-Cal coverage for alcohol rehab, call the number on the back of your insurance card or call us at 800-948-8417 Who Answers? .

Medicare

Medicare is the federal government’s public healthcare option for seniors, individuals with certain disabilities, and people with end-stage kidney failure. It provides comprehensive coverage for healthcare services which includes a mental health and substance use disorder component, though this area of coverage is somewhat more limited than coverage for other healthcare services. Medicare provides coverage for qualifying individuals to pursue treatment at an alcohol rehab, ranging from detox and inpatient care to outpatient services, so long as the treatments are deemed medically necessary by a qualified healthcare professional. Medicare Part A covers inpatient services, while Medicare Part B covers any rehab services in the outpatient setting, as well as medical equipment. Patients can expect to pay the same copays and/or coinsurance they would be responsible for when getting any other kind of healthcare service under Medicare.

Private Insurance

Due to the healthcare legislation, private health insurers are federally mandated to provide coverage for medically necessary alcohol rehab services. As previously stated, your out-of-pocket costs will vary depending on factors specific to your health insurance plan, as well as any other healthcare costs you may have incurred in the same calendar year. Regardless, if you have private health insurance, you are very likely to have some level of coverage for alcohol rehab in Anaheim. Popular private insurers in California include:

Blue Shield of California
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Health Net
Western Health Advantage

Popular Alcohol Rehab Centers in Anaheim

Domus Retreat

Domus Retreat, created after the recognition that sending patients home immediately after rapid detox was not an effective method of recovery, provides medically supervised detox followed by appropriate care to ensure a safe recovery after detox. Its services range from non-hospital-based medically supported withdrawal programs to relapse prevention aftercare options, spanning the full rehab continuum to meet your needs every step of the way.

The Center for Adolescent Addiction Recovery

The CAAR provides an evidence-based aftercare program for adolescents recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders, with services including individual, group, and family therapy, meditation, CBT and DBT-based skills groups, anger management, and art and expression therapy.

Lighthouse Treatment Center

The goal of Lighthouse Treatment Center is to provide the highest quality of care in treating alcohol use disorder, as well as providing the tools necessary for achieving long-term sobriety. Employing a handpicked group of expert professionals, they truly care about your long-term recovery by promoting a strong foundation for a lifetime free of alcohol.

School Ten, Inc.

The School Ten Program provides high-quality counseling, education, and rehab services for substance use disorders and helps you learn and apply healthy methods of dealing with life to become a productive member of society as well as a sober member of your family and community. They specialize in working with individuals who have been involved in a DUI and are court-mandated to pursue appropriate education and rehab services, as well as other individuals currently involved with the criminal justice system.

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Alcohol Rehab in Anaheim

Inpatient and outpatient alcohol rehab in Anaheim has the same goal: to provide you with the appropriate education and tools to fully recover from alcohol use disorder and return to a life of sobriety as a productive member of society. However, their intensity and approach differ significantly, and each setting is appropriate for different types of patients, depending on the severity of their alcohol dependence and several other factors. Inpatient rehab involves a residential treatment program, during which you live at the facility to undergo intensive daily treatment in a heavily structured schedule. Treatment typically lasts 30-90 days and is tailored to fit your individual needs and preferences to best treat your substance use disorder.

On the other hand, outpatient rehab takes place in outpatient facilities for several hours per week and allows you to return home each night. The schedule is much more flexible, the treatments are less intensive, and you are left with much more time to yourself to pursue work, home and family obligations, and hobbies as you desire.

Pros of Inpatient Alcohol Addiction Treatment

Inpatient rehab in Anaheim is a great choice for individuals who have severe alcohol dependence and require a very structured and intensive approach to achieve a successful recovery. The advantages of this setting include:

Medically supervised detox: For those whose alcohol dependence is severe enough that they require a period of detox, inpatient rehab facilities can provide medical monitoring and appropriate medications to minimize symptoms and maintain your health through the process.
Heavy structure and support: With most inpatient rehab programs, your entire day is rigidly structured and scheduled, so you know when and where to be always. This can be extremely helpful for patients who thrive on routine and 24/7 staff support, as it helps those who are most vulnerable remain sober and on their path to recovery.
Community: Inpatient rehab programs surround you with others in recovery, alumni who have gone through the same process you are currently going through, and supportive and friendly staff. This breeds a highly supportive environment with a strong feeling of community and belonging, which help improve outcomes during the recovery process.

Cons of Inpatient Alcohol Rehab

Inpatient care is ideal for many individuals, but it also comes with downsides that may not make it appropriate for everyone. Some of the disadvantages of inpatient rehab are:

Cost: Inpatient care is significantly more expensive than outpatient rehab due in part to the cost of housing, food, and round-the-clock staffing, as well as more frequent therapies and other professional services. For those with limited or no insurance coverage, affording inpatient rehab may be a major barrier to pursuing the type of care they need.
Isolation: With most residential treatment programs, you need to leave your friends and family behind, and you may be unable to see them again until you have been discharged. This can leave many people feeling isolated and lonely, which can make the recovery process a more challenging affair.
Difficulty transitioning: It can be difficult to maintain recovery after discharge from inpatient rehab, as the sudden shift from a highly supportive environment to a less structured situation can create a very challenging situation. While most inpatient rehabs provide aftercare services to assist in the transition, some may still struggle in their return to a normal daily routine after inpatient rehab.

Advantages of Outpatient Addiction Treatment

For many individuals with less severe alcohol dependence and/or significant daily responsibilities they cannot step away from, outpatient rehab offers a flexible option for treatment that appeals to a wide variety of people. Some of the advantages of this setting include:

Cost: Outpatient rehab is much more affordable than inpatient services. Even with very good insurance coverage, the difference between your costs for inpatient and outpatient rehab will likely be rather significant, making outpatient the more financially friendly option in most cases. If you are concerned about affording rehab services, you may want to consider starting with outpatient treatment.
Flexibility: In the outpatient setting, you can set your treatment schedule, choose the facility you travel to for treatment, and return home each night after treatment. This allows you to obtain and/or maintain a job, as well as continue to fulfill household responsibilities or childcare needs.
Community: While inpatient rehab allows you to build community within the facility, outpatient rehab gives you opportunities to build a network within the community in your home environment. You have continued access to your friends and family for support, as well as options like support group meetings to meet other locals in recovery and other resources in your community. This can help ensure that, after you complete your treatment, you continue to have a strong support system to help you remain sober.

Disadvantages of Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient comes with its own drawbacks. Although it is a great option for many individuals in need of treatment, among its disadvantages are:

Exposure: Unlike the inpatient setting, outpatient rehab leaves you with continued access to alcohol, including the ability to buy it at the store, exposure to it at social events, and endless advertisements meant to entice you into indulging in their alcoholic drink. If you are not in a stage of recovery where you feel secure enough to handle constant access and exposure to alcohol, outpatient rehab can be a very challenging situation.
Limited support: Particularly in the earlier stages of outpatient rehab, before you have built your own local support network, the setting can feel very unsupportive compared to inpatient. You will have much more limited clinical support in between treatment sessions, and peer support, while available, may take more time to develop sufficiently to make you feel like you have the right level of assistance.
Higher demands: While the advantage of outpatient is your ability to maintain daily responsibilities, this can also become a disadvantage if it all becomes too overwhelming. During outpatient rehab, you are tasked with juggling your responsibilities day to day, while also attending rehab treatments and working to maintain your recovery. Whereas inpatient care allows you to focus exclusively on your recovery, outpatient rehab requires you to manage that process on top of the rest of your life, which can be quite the tall order for many people.

Types of Alcohol Rehabs in Anaheim

In addition to different rehab settings, Anaheim offers a variety of alcohol rehab styles and treatment philosophies to suit your individual needs and preferences.

Faith-Based and Christian Rehab

Do you seek the support and guidance of a higher power in times of difficulty? Would you feel most comfortable pursuing alcohol rehab in the context of your religious faith? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may want to consider a faith-based rehab to meet your treatment needs. These programs incorporate religious doctrine and principles of Christian faith and spirituality into every aspect of their therapeutic approach to provide the most supportive environment for Christians seeking support from others with a strong faith in God’s healing power.

Luxury Alcohol Rehab Centers

While all residential treatment programs strive to provide their patients with an acceptable level of comfort and relaxation during their stay, luxury rehabs provide a wide variety of amenities that bring your comfort and stress relief to the highest level possible. Often very popular with celebrities and anyone looking for a luxurious backdrop for their treatment, luxury rehabs operate under the philosophy that treatment outcomes are maximized when your comfort is heavily prioritized.

They offer amenities such as private accommodations with maid service, pools, spas, saunas, fitness facilities and personal trainers, horseback riding and other outdoor recreation, private therapy sessions, and more. If you want high-quality treatment alongside luxurious amenities, luxury rehab is the right choice for you.

Executive Rehab Facilities

Executive rehabs were designed with high-powered professionals in mind, as these individuals often avoid treatment for alcohol dependence due to high work demands, and fear of professional repercussions for seeking treatment. Executive rehab programs prioritize confidentiality above all else and allow patients to engage in intensive residential treatment while maintaining their work responsibilities. This is accomplished by providing continued access to private phone lines, computers, faxes, office suites, and other business-oriented amenities to continue working during rehab. Treatment schedules are flexible to accommodate all professional needs, and education and resources are provided to assist patients in developing healthier coping mechanisms to deal with the high levels of stress their jobs are likely causing.

Holistic Alcohol Rehab

While some alcohol rehabs focus exclusively on treating your alcohol use disorder and associated symptoms, holistic rehab focuses on treating you as a “whole person,” including your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. By approaching health and wellness from all angles, their philosophy is to address all components that may be contributing to your alcohol dependence to maximize your recovery and ensure you maintain long-term sobriety. Therapeutic approaches are varied and wide-reaching and can include:

Individual, group, and family therapy
Yoga and tai chi
Mindfulness and meditation classes
Wilderness retreats
Social functions and outings

Dual Diagnosis Rehab

Even conservative estimates show that nearly 40% of individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder will also meet diagnostic criteria for a co-occurring mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or schizophrenia. The social and psychological challenges resulting from mental health disorders often cause individuals to resort to coping with alcohol, leading to a high prevalence of people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol use disorders.

Dual diagnosis rehabs are programs specifically designed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat co-occurring disorders to address the root cause of your alcohol use disorder rather than simply treating the symptoms. This approach leads to significantly improved outcomes for anyone struggling with both a mental health disorder and alcohol dependence, as it considers the problem from all angles and provides evidence-based treatment from highly trained professionals who can recognize the effects dual diagnosis can have on an individual.³

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a comprehensive treatment approach that combines appropriate medications with counseling, therapy, and other evidence-based rehab treatments. With FDA approval for the treatment of opioid and alcohol use disorders, research shows that MAT can reduce the incidence of overdoses, ease the symptoms and challenges of detox and initiating rehab, and decrease the risk of relapse during and after treatment. There are a variety of medications currently used in MAT, all of which must be obtained either at an accredited clinic in the case of methadone or through a prescription from a medical practitioner who is licensed to write prescriptions.⁴

Naltrexone for Alcohol or Opioid Addiction

Naltrexone is a unique medication used in MAT for the treatment of both OUD and alcohol use disorder. The drug binds to endorphin “feel-good” receptors in your brain, blocking the intoxicating and euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids. Without these effects, your desire to consume these drugs starts to decline, making it easier for you to discontinue using them and to remain sober during and after treatment. With research showing no potential for misuse and demonstrated improvements in treatment outcomes, naltrexone is a powerful medication for use in treating these disorders.⁸

Antabuse (Disulfiram) for Alcohol Addiction

Antabuse, or disulfiram, is used to discourage drinking alcohol by causing unpleasant side effects if you drink even a tiny amount. By blocking your body’s ability to break down alcohol, Antabuse causes a buildup of toxic compounds when you consume it that cause you to become very sick, with symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, difficulty breathing, and more. While very effective at curbing alcohol consumption, treatment with Antabuse shows the best outcomes when combined with other therapies to treat alcohol use disorder from multiple angles.⁹

Acamprosate for Alcohol Use Disorder

Acamprosate is used in MAT to treat alcohol use disorder by alleviating distress and discomfort felt during detox. Its physiological mechanism is not well understood by researchers; however, we know it balances brain chemistry during alcohol withdrawal and reduces the severity of symptoms. Unlike other medications, Acamprosate is not metabolized in the liver, so patients with liver issues or those who continue to drink alcohol at the start of treatment can take the medication without resulting side effects or health consequences.¹⁰

Should I Travel to Anaheim for Alcohol Abuse Treatment?

Anaheim has a lot to offer in terms of scenery, amenities, and alcohol rehab facilities, but the question of whether you should travel here for alcohol treatment depends on many factors, including:

Local support: Do you have friends and/or family nearby who can offer support, resources, and possibly housing while you pursue treatment?
Insurance: Do you have health insurance? Is it accepted at alcohol rehabs in Anaheim?
Finances: Are you low-income? Do you qualify for free or low-cost treatment at rehabs in Anaheim? Can you afford rehab programs here without financial assistance?
Amenities: Do the rehab facilities here offer the treatments, philosophy, and amenities you are looking for in a treatment program?

Neighborhoods in Anaheim to Consider for Treatment

Anaheim Hills

Offering a suburban life in an urban setting, Anaheim Hills is surrounded by lush vegetation and scenic views of the mountains and hillside. It offers a low crime rate, affordable housing options, and a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It is recommended to have a car when living in this neighborhood; however, proximity to the Riverside Freeway and nearby amenities make this an easily commutable area with everything you need right around you.

Anaheim Colony Historic District

The largest neighborhood in Anaheim, this historic neighborhood offers a laid-back and relaxed residential feel in a safe, close-knit setting. It offers many trend amenities and attractions including parks, playgrounds, popular restaurants, gazebos, outdoor vendors, and shops, with a variety of housing options, including many new construction apartment complexes and townhomes.

Platinum Triangle

The Platinum Triangle is one of the newer, up-and-coming communities in Anaheim, located in the heart of Orange County. It offers many businesses, attractions, job opportunities, and housing options. Conveniently located next to three major highways and a major transit center, it is easy to get around and see the sights and amenities this rapidly growing neighborhood has to offer.

Anaheim Resort Area

Often packed with tourists but offering one of the nicest neighborhoods in the city for residents, the Anaheim Resort Area has a variety of hotels, apartment complexes, convenient access to nearby highways and interstates, and some of the best shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in the area. It is also, of course, home to the world-famous Disneyland Resort. If you want nonstop entertainment and sights, this is the neighborhood for you.

West Anaheim

Offering a mixture of urban and suburban living, this neighborhood in the west is ranked as the most diverse neighborhood in the city. It is close to nearby cities and provides a comfortable community feel for its residents. It offers a wide variety of amenities, low crime, and very affordable housing options near plentiful parks and outdoor spaces, making it another great choice for a destination in Anaheim.

Drug and Alcohol Laws in California

California Employee Protections: Employers with 25+ employees are to make accommodations for any of their employees who choose to undergo treatment for alcohol use disorder at a rehab facility. This can include the ability to use vacation time, unpaid time off, and/or the permission to use sick time, in addition to holding the employee’s position for them during treatment.
Proposition 36: Allows individuals convicted of non-violent crimes to pursue treatment for alcohol use disorder instead of jail or prison time.
Senate Bill 110: Provides contingency management services as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal. This incentivized treatment program rewards patients with gift cards or vouchers for achieving treatment goals, such as abstinence for certain periods, to improve treatment outcomes and long-term sobriety.
Senate Bill 349, California Ethical Treatment for Persons with Substance Use Disorder Act: Mandates that anyone receiving care for a substance use disorder will be treated with dignity, honesty, and respect. It requires treatment facilities to utilize evidence-based treatments, hire qualified staff, and provide appropriate care for patients with dual co-occurring substance and mental health disorders.
California’s Good Samaritan Law: Protects individuals who call 911 to the scene of an overdose from being arrested or prosecuted for a crime, even if there are illegal drugs or underage drinking involved.

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