Promises provides detox and both inpatient and outpatient treatment, as well as gender-specific programs at their multiple locations. The treatment center lists a variety of therapies described as evidence-based, alternative and experiential. Various locations provide different treatments including equine therapy, art and music therapy, yoga and meditation, and even psychodrama sessions. Family therapy is an integral part of Promises, with a focus on connecting loved ones with their own resources to begin healing. Aftercare support may include meetings, workshops or special events.

Touting itself as providing a “unique demographic…(with) a higher level of licensed clinical care… (with the) finest in luxury, amenities and comforts,” Revive employs EMTs and RNs for its daily clinical support staff. After detox, Revive offers a “Non 12-Step Rehab” that is not based on a higher power and personal flaws as Revive describes it, but rather looking at “substance use disorders not as a personal failing but rather as a disease.”

Amenities at Revive include a home-like setting with upscale cuisine and entertainment. The client to staff ratio is 4:1, and the maximum clients served at one time is six.

Muse offers drug and alcohol detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and sober living environments. Unlike many substance abuse treatment centers, Muse also offers neurological rehabilitation through brain mapping which involves retraining the brain to remain calm and relaxed, encouraging rational and clear thinking. Neurofeedback has shown great promise in furthering success in treatment and limiting relapse. Unique to Muse also is a new diagnostic tool for people suffering from substance abuse issues. DIP can identify an individual’s underlying issues and prescribe very personalized modes of treatment. DIP can also measure patient responses to treatment and map his or her progress on the journey to recovery.

The Matrix Model is an intensive outpatient treatment program that includes the following elements: early recovery groups, relapse prevention groups, family education groups, individual sessions, social support groups and 12-Step Meetings. The model has been recognized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for its successful and evidence-based approach, and it has also been listed on the National Registry of Evidence-base Programs and Practices (NREPP) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Transcend Treatment Community offers detox, outpatient treatment and sober living. The View is a lush and relaxed setting for the detox and stabilization process. The six-bed facility has a pool, hot tubs, gorgeous views and luxurious amenities catering to the comfort of each guest. Outpatient services in Los Angeles are provided at Westside Treatment and are centered around the CARING approach which incorporates community, accountability, recovery, integration, needs and goals to build long-term coping skills for a successful life. There are six gender-specific sober living residences in the Los Angeles area, providing transitional housing for those leaving intensive treatment who are not quite ready for full independence.

Chabad Residential Treatment Center is a Jewish faith-based substance abuse treatment center which is welcoming of all faiths. Offering both inpatient and outpatient care for males, the spiritual teachings are from Lubavicher Rebbe and blend well with the cognitive and developmental therapies at Chabad. According to the website, the success rates at Chabad are some of the highest in the country with 70% recovery maintenance at 30 and 60 days post discharge and 61% one year after discharge.

Atlas Recovery Sober Living is a structured co-ed environment that is based on honesty and the desire to change. Mandatory goal setting, a curfew and drug testing three times a week keep residents focused and accountable. Job mentoring and search assistance are available and optional services include a sober companion, acupuncture, yoga, therapy, psychiatry and massage.

As one of the first outpatient drug and alcohol outpatient rehab programs for teens in Los Angeles, Insight Treatment Programs has treated thousands of teens and young adults aged 14 – 20 for more than two decades. After a clinical assessment, options that might be discussed including Insight’s Intensive Outpatient. This program allows teens to remain in their home school and living at home while they participate four days a week for 3 – 4 hours of therapy after school. Another option may be Insights Academy, a day school program for teens who may need time away from the typical school setting. A summer program may be a choice for young people who have trouble with substance abuse when faced with unstructured summer hours. Activities may include cooking classes, yoga, cartooning, rock climbing, pottery and ceramics, fit camp, art classes, beach days, hiking, horseback riding and field trips to theme parks. Family therapy is also a part of all of Insights programs.

The Holistic Sanctuary is a luxury treatment center and medical center that offers a lifetime guarantee if a participant completes the 12-week, 90-day platinum package. The center utilizes the “Pouyan Method” which incorporates a special tea for treatment. While the treatments are unorthodox, the Holistic Sanctuary and other Ayahuasca Retreat Centers hire emergency room doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to handle any medical urgencies that may arise.

The Discovery House boasts that its alcohol and drug rehab center is the best in Los Angeles and has the highest success rate. Offering same day placement, Discovery House offers an array of programs from sub-acute detox and residential treatment to intensive outpatient programs (IOP), as well as sober living treatment facilities. Certified by the State of California and holding a gold seal of approval for the Joint Commission, the center is fully staffed 24 days a year, seven days a week and 365 days a year with a 3:1 client to counselor ratio. The Discovery House website offers a myriad of information for loved ones including sections on understanding addiction, the benefits of family involvement, how to help your loved one recover, choosing the right program, paying for rehab and other resources for family members.