Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA addresses cannabis use disorder through comprehensive clinical programming at New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center, co-founded by Erica Spiegelman who developed the proprietary Rewired curriculum. Sean O’Neill, LMFT, serves as Clinical Director with 24 years in recovery and dual mental health/substance use background, overseeing unified clinical protocols across both facilities. The New Spirit Recovery approach combines evidence-based therapeutic modalities with holistic transformational care addressing mind, body, and emotional wellness.
New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center maintain JAHCO accreditation, demonstrating New Spirit Recovery’s commitment to national quality standards. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) licenses New Spirit Recovery’s facilities for substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment services. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification supports accurate diagnostic testing and medical protocols.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine recognizes New Spirit Recovery’s evidence-based treatment approaches and ASAM-compliant programming.
New Spirit Recovery’s residential treatment program delivers 6 hours of daily programming 7 days per week with comprehensive detoxification services averaging 7-10 days under 24-hour medical supervision. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming provide step-down care coordination with flexible scheduling options. Evening programming accommodates working professionals while maintaining therapeutic intensity and clinical oversight.
Licensed clinicians deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused therapies. New Spirit Recovery’s Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner provide weekly physician consultations with medication-assisted treatment protocols. Specialized programming includes art and music therapy, meditation, fitness programs, and holistic practices including acupuncture, reiki, massage, and sound bath sessions.
Same-day admission availability eliminates dangerous waiting periods with comprehensive insurance verification during initial contact. New Spirit Recovery’s approximately 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio supports personalized attention throughout treatment. The facility is located at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, with convenient access via US-101 (Ventura Freeway) at Balboa Boulevard serving the San Fernando Valley area.
Treatment access challenges affect Los Angeles residents consistent with statewide patterns documented by SAMHSA and state health departments. Nearly 38% of residents requiring treatment avoid care due to insurance confusion, while 8.2% cannot access facilities due to transportation barriers. Only 7-10% of individuals needing specialized treatment receive appropriate care annually.
Cannabis use disorder affects approximately 20+ million Americans annually, with 90-93% of those affected reporting treatment gaps. Evidence-based programming for Cannabis Use Disorder is delivered at New Spirit Recovery’s California facilities.
Los Angeles, California Marijuana Addiction Treatment Center Reviews
Choosing a marijuana addiction treatment center in Los Angeles, California, means selecting a facility trusted by patients, families, physicians, and community partners. New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center have earned recognition through consistent clinical outcomes and comprehensive programming serving nationwide clients. New Spirit Recovery's unified clinical leadership approach supports consistent quality across both facilities.
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New Spirit Recovery accepts all standard private insurance plans for marijuana addiction treatment in Los Angeles, CA. New Spirit Recovery admissions team provides real-time insurance verification during initial contact with complete benefit information before treatment begins.
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Preferred Provider Organization plans receive priority processing with direct billing and minimal authorization delays. PPO coverage typically includes detoxification, residential treatment, and step-down programming with reasonable copays and deductibles. New Spirit Recovery work directly with PPO plans to maximize benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs for clients and families.
Health Maintenance Organization and Exclusive Provider Organization plans undergo Single Case Agreement processing for coverage authorization when out-of-network. New Spirit Recovery admissions team advocates for coverage approval based on medical necessity and treatment appropriateness. Authorization processing typically completes within 24-48 hours of initial request with expedited processing for urgent cases.
Veterans Community Care Network and TriWest contracts provide specialized coverage for veterans requiring cannabis use disorder treatment. Veteran-specific programming includes specialized therapists with military experience and trauma expertise. The authorization process accommodates veteran-specific needs and military trauma presentations.
New Spirit Recovery admissions team verifies coverage within hours of initial contact providing complete benefit information including copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums. New Spirit Recovery explain exact benefits and financial responsibilities before treatment begins. This verification service is completely free with no obligation to proceed with treatment.
Advantages of Working with New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center for Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
California DHCS Licensed and JAHCO Accredited Facilities
New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center maintain California Department of Health Care Services licensing for substance abuse and dual-diagnosis treatment with JAHCO accreditation demonstrating national quality standards. Both facilities operate under unified clinical leadership ensuring consistent evidence-based protocols. This regulatory compliance supports all treatment meets state standards while providing nationwide client acceptance.
Clients benefit from comprehensive programming across multiple California locations with identical clinical approaches.
Flexible 6-Hour Daily Programming‚7 Days Weekly
Clients attend 6 hours of daily therapeutic programming 7 days per week with weekend emphasis on community integration per ASAM fourth dimension guidelines. This structured approach accommodates individual needs while maintaining therapeutic intensity throughout the week. Weekend programming focuses on real-world application of recovery skills through supervised community activities.
This scheduling philosophy supports continuous therapeutic engagement while preparing clients for independent recovery maintenance.
On-Site Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner with Weekly Consultations
The on-site Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner provide weekly minimum physician consultations for every client entering treatment with additional sessions based on medical necessity. This comprehensive medical oversight supports appropriate dual diagnosis medication management without delays. Tabitha Kindet, Nursing Director, coordinates 24-hour nursing coverage with all standard psychiatric and dual diagnosis medications available.
Immediate medical services prevent treatment delays and supports safe medication protocols throughout detoxification and residential programming.
Evidence-Based CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Trauma-Focused Therapeutic Approaches
Licensed clinicians deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and trauma-focused therapies based on individual client presentations. These evidence-based modalities address cannabis use disorder alongside co-occurring anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders. Therapeutic approaches are selected collaboratively with clients ensuring personalized treatment planning.
Multiple modality options accommodate diverse learning styles and therapeutic preferences.
Dual Diagnosis Care for Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
The clinical team recognizes co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as common presentations requiring integrated treatment approaches addressing both conditions simultaneously. Dr. Patrick Lockwood, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Cal Lutheran Professor, provides specialized dual diagnosis consultation and supervision. Licensed clinicians coordinate psychiatric symptom management with recovery planning ensuring comprehensive care.
This integrated approach prevents treatment gaps and addresses underlying mental health conditions contributing to substance use.
1:1 Overall Staff-to-Client Ratio‚Comprehensive Personalized Attention
The facilities maintain approximately 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio including clinical directors, therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and behavioral health technicians ensuring individualized attention throughout treatment. This low ratio allows clinicians to develop comprehensive understanding of each client’s unique needs and treatment responses. Staff availability enables frequent individual sessions, immediate crisis support, and real-time treatment plan adjustments.
Personalized attention facilitates therapeutic relationship development essential for successful cannabis use disorder recovery.
Same-Day Admission Available‚Start When Clinically Appropriate
Admission completes when clinically appropriate from initial contact to program start, eliminating dangerous waiting periods that can result in continued use or motivation loss. Real-time insurance verification and clinical assessment processing prevent treatment delays. The rapid admission process supports clients receive care when motivated and ready for change.
Immediate access prevents symptom progression and capitalizes on readiness for recovery.
Family Therapy Throughout Treatment Stay with Ongoing Support
Family therapy sessions occur throughout the treatment stay addressing family systems, codependency patterns, and communication skills essential for recovery support. These evidence-based family interventions cover addiction education, boundary setting, and relapse prevention strategies. Family participation provides long-term support system development beyond residential treatment completion.
The educational approach helps families understand cannabis use disorder as a medical condition requiring ongoing support rather than moral failing.
Residential and Step-Down Programming Options Available
All treatment programming includes residential detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels providing comprehensive step-down care coordination. Progressive care levels accommodate changing clinical needs while maintaining therapeutic relationships and treatment continuity. Cannabis is frequently used alongside alcohol and other substances, and clients presenting with polysubstance abuse receive specialized concurrent treatment planning. Step-down programming prevents treatment gaps that commonly lead to relapse.
Flexible level transitions supports appropriate care intensity based on clinical progress and real-world functioning.
Comprehensive Alumni Support Philosophy for Lifelong Recovery
Graduates gain access to ongoing alumni support reflecting the facility’s philosophy that people need more than just residential treatment to get sober with lifelong peer support and resource access. Alumni programming facilitates continued recovery community involvement through ongoing connection opportunities. The support network enables graduates to mentor newer clients while maintaining their own recovery focus.
Lifetime alumni access supports continued connection to resources during challenging periods or life transitions.
All Standard Private Insurance Accepted with Real-Time Verification
The facilities maintain relationships with all standard private insurance plans with real-time verification during initial contact providing complete benefit information before treatment begins. PPO plans receive priority processing while HMO and EPO plans undergo Single Case Agreement processing for coverage authorization. Quick insurance verification clarifies exact benefits, copays, and out-of-pocket costs eliminating financial surprises.
Multiple insurance relationships supports treatment accessibility for privately insured clients throughout California and nationwide.
Staff with Lived Recovery Experience and Clinical Expertise
Sean O’Neill, LMFT, Clinical Director brings 24 years of personal recovery experience combined with licensed clinical expertise creating authentic therapeutic relationships. Staff members understand client struggles through their own recovery journeys while maintaining professional clinical boundaries. This combination provides both evidence-based treatment expertise and genuine understanding of addiction and recovery challenges.
Lived experience creates hope and demonstrates that long-term recovery is possible with appropriate support and treatment.
What to Expect from Marijuana Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
The client’s comprehensive clinical assessment begins immediately upon admission with evaluation of cannabis use patterns, withdrawal symptoms, and co-occurring conditions.
Clients receive 24-hour medical supervision during initial stabilization with New Spirit Recovery’s Medical Director and nursing staff monitoring symptoms.
Treatment plan development starts within hours of admission based on individual needs and clinical presentation.
New Spirit Recovery’s on-site Medical Director evaluates withdrawal symptoms and medication needs within hours of admission.
The client’s individualized treatment plan develops through collaboration between clients, clinical staff, and family members addressing specific recovery goals.
Clients participate in comprehensive assessment including trauma history, mental health symptoms, and substance use patterns.
The New Spirit Recovery clinical team conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments identifying individual treatment needs.
The Licensed Clinical Psychologist provides specialized consultation for complex presentations.
The client’s withdrawal symptoms gradually decrease with medical oversight and evidence-based interventions addressing sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and mood fluctuations.
Clients learn symptom management techniques through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training.
New Spirit Recovery’s Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner provide weekly consultations adjusting treatment protocols based on symptom progression.
The client’s repertoire of healthy coping strategies expands through evidence-based therapeutic programming including CBT, DBT, and ACT interventions.
Clients practice distress tolerance skills, emotional regulation techniques, and stress management approaches in supervised therapeutic settings.
New Spirit Recovery’s licensed clinicians deliver specialized DBT distress tolerance and emotional regulation modules.
Family members relationships begin healing through dedicated family therapy sessions addressing communication patterns, boundary setting, and trust rebuilding.
Clients learn to communicate needs and emotions effectively while family members develop understanding of cannabis use disorder as a medical condition.
New Spirit Recovery’s family therapy programming provides ongoing sessions throughout treatment addressing relationship dynamics.
The client’s work or academic performance stabilizes as cognitive function improves and cannabis use ends.
Clients develop strategies for managing workplace stress and academic pressures without substance use.
New Spirit Recovery’s case management team coordinates FMLA paperwork and workplace communication as needed.
The client’s physical health improves as cannabis use ends and healthy lifestyle habits develop through programming.
Clients establish regular sleep patterns, improved nutrition, and physical activity routines.
New Spirit Recovery’s holistic programming includes fitness activities, nutrition support, and wellness education.
The client’s cognitive function improves dramatically as regular cannabis use ends and brain chemistry rebalances.
Clients experience enhanced memory, improved concentration, and clearer thinking processes.
New Spirit Recovery’s clinical staff tracks cognitive improvement through ongoing assessment and treatment plan adjustments.
Recovery support network develops through peer relationships in treatment and community integration activities.
Clients connect with Marijuana Anonymous, SMART Recovery, or Narcotics Anonymous groups based on personal preferences.
New Spirit Recovery programming includes attendance at outside AA, NA, and Dharma meetings for community exposure.
The client’s independent living skills improve through practical life skills programming addressing basic daily functioning and self-care management.
Clients practice personal hygiene maintenance, household management, and financial responsibility.
New Spirit Recovery’s life skills groups provide practical training in daily living activities and self-care management.
The client’s sense of purpose and meaning in life returns as cannabis use no longer dominates daily activities and thoughts.
Clients explore values, goals, and spiritual practices that support recovery and personal growth.
New Spirit Recovery’s daily programming includes morning meditation and mindfulness practices supporting spiritual exploration.
The client’s comprehensive aftercare plan develops addressing step-down programming, ongoing therapy, and community support maintenance.
Clients identify high-risk situations, develop relapse prevention strategies, and establish accountability measures.
The New Spirit Recovery clinical team provides comprehensive discharge planning and aftercare coordination throughout treatment.
Marijuana Addiction Treatment Programs
Residential Detoxification Program
New Spirit Recovery’s residential detoxification program provides 7-10 days of 24-hour medical and nursing supervision for safe cannabis withdrawal management with physician oversight.
The program includes medical detoxification protocols, medication-assisted treatment when appropriate, individual therapy sessions, group therapy participation, and comprehensive case management services.
Adults 18+ with cannabis use disorder, co-occurring mental health conditions, and trauma histories receive specialized care.
Medical supervision supports comfort and safety during withdrawal while beginning therapeutic engagement and treatment planning.
Residential Treatment Program
New Spirit Recovery’s residential treatment program delivers 6 hours of daily programming 7 days per week based on medical necessity as part of comprehensive 35-day programming.
Daily schedule includes morning meditation, group sessions from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, lunch breaks, evening AA/NA/Dharma meetings, and recovery reflection groups.
Programming components address step work, relapse prevention, physical wellness, psychoeducation, trigger identification, life skills integration, and somatic work.
Weekend programming emphasizes community integration per ASAM fourth dimension guidelines preparing clients for real-world recovery application.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
New Spirit Recovery’s partial hospitalization program provides step-down care coordination with sober living arrangements maintaining therapeutic intensity while increasing independence.
The program accommodates working professionals and students requiring flexible scheduling while receiving comprehensive treatment.
PHP programming includes evidence-based therapeutic modalities, group therapy, individual sessions, and medication management.
This level of care bridges residential treatment and outpatient programming ensuring treatment continuity.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
New Spirit Recovery’s intensive outpatient program serves as progressive step-down care for clients transitioning from higher levels of treatment or appropriate for individuals requiring flexible treatment scheduling.
IOP maintains therapeutic relationships and treatment continuity while allowing increased community involvement and responsibility management.
The program includes group therapy, individual sessions, case management, and family support services.
Scheduling accommodates work and family obligations while maintaining recovery focus.
Family Support Programming
Family therapy sessions occur throughout treatment addressing family systems, communication patterns, boundary setting, and recovery support education.
Family members participate in education groups learning about cannabis use disorder, addiction as a medical condition, and healthy support approaches.
Family involvement continues beyond residential treatment completion providing long-term support system development.
The programming addresses codependency, enabling behaviors, and communication skills essential for family healing.
Alumni Program
New Spirit Recovery’s comprehensive alumni support philosophy reflects the belief that people need more than just residential treatment to get sober with ongoing connection and resource access.
Alumni programming provides lifelong peer support and community involvement opportunities.
Graduates mentor newer clients while maintaining their own recovery focus through continued engagement.
The network offers support during challenging periods and celebrates recovery milestones throughout lifelong recovery journeys.
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New Spirit Recovery’s facilities house clients in daily therapeutic programming with comfortable environments designed to support recovery and therapeutic engagement throughout treatment.
Group Therapy Rooms accommodate various therapeutic programming including CBT groups, DBT skills training, meditation sessions, psychoeducation groups, and community meetings. Individual Therapy Offices provide confidential spaces for counseling sessions, family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and case management meetings.
Dining and Social Areas provide chef-prepared meals with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks 7 days per week. Therapeutic outdoor areas support meditation practices, physical wellness programming, and community integration activities.
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Step-Down Program Referrals for PHP, IOP, OP, & Sober Living
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What are the common signs of cannabis use disorder?
The common signs of cannabis use disorder are listed below with severity levels and health implications:
Clients find themselves needing increasingly larger amounts of marijuana to achieve the same effects clients once experienced with smaller quantities.
The client’s regular consumption patterns escalate from occasional use to daily or multiple times daily to maintain desired effects.
Consequences: Tolerance indicates physical dependence development and signals progression toward more severe cannabis use disorder requiring professional intervention.
Clients use marijuana multiple times throughout the day, often starting immediately upon waking and continuing until bedtime.
The client’s daily activities become structured around cannabis use timing and availability.
Treatment Indication: Daily use patterns indicate loss of control over consumption and require comprehensive treatment addressing physical dependence and psychological reliance patterns.
Clients have tried unsuccessfully to stop or reduce marijuana use despite genuine motivation and multiple attempts.
The client’s quit attempts last only hours, days, or weeks before returning to previous use patterns.
Critical Indicator: Repeated failed quit attempts demonstrate the need for professional treatment with medical supervision and evidence-based interventions supporting successful cannabis cessation.
Clients notice declining performance at work, school, or home due to cannabis use affecting motivation, memory, and concentration.
The client’s attendance becomes irregular and productivity decreases as cannabis use takes priority over obligations.
Health Risks: Responsibility neglect can lead to job loss, academic failure, financial problems, and relationship damage requiring immediate intervention and treatment.
Clients abandon hobbies, sports, social activities, or interests that once brought enjoyment and fulfillment.
The client’s social circle narrows to other cannabis users while relationships with non-using friends deteriorate.
Consequences: Activity withdrawal indicates cannabis has replaced natural sources of pleasure and achievement, requiring treatment to restore healthy interests and social connections.
Clients experience significant short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating on tasks, and problems retaining new information.
The client’s ability to focus on work, conversations, or activities becomes impaired even when not actively using cannabis.
Health Risks: Cognitive impairment can affect academic performance, job security, driving safety, and daily functioning requiring professional assessment and treatment.
Clients feel unmotivated to pursue goals, complete tasks, or engage in productive activities that once seemed important.
The client’s energy levels remain consistently low and initiating activities feels overwhelming.
Consequences: Amotivational syndrome can lead to significant life deterioration including relationship loss, financial problems, and health decline requiring comprehensive treatment intervention.
Clients experience frequent arguments with family members about the client’s cannabis use, lifestyle changes, or declining responsibilities.
The client’s romantic relationships suffer due to cannabis use priority over partner needs and relationship maintenance.
Health Risks: Relationship deterioration leads to social isolation, loss of support systems, and increased mental health symptoms requiring family-involved treatment approaches.
Take the First Step Toward Marijuana Addiction Recovery Today
Recovery from marijuana addiction starts with a single decision to seek professional help and the courage to reach out for support. New Spirit Recovery’s experienced clinical team led by Sean O’Neill, LMFT, with 24 years in recovery and Dr. Patrick Lockwood, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, is standing by during operating hours to help clients begin the client’s journey toward lasting recovery. The admission process completes when clinically appropriate from the client’s initial contact with comprehensive support throughout the entire process.
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How to help a loved one struggling with marijuana addiction in Los Angeles, CA
To help a loved one struggling with marijuana addiction in Los Angeles, CA, consider the following evidence-based approaches and supportive strategies:
Clients can identify cannabis use disorder through observing behavioral changes, motivation loss, and declining performance in work, school, or personal responsibilities.
Clients notice increased tolerance requiring larger amounts for the same effects, daily use patterns, and unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop marijuana consumption.
Clients observe memory problems, concentration difficulties, social isolation, and loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
Clients witness family conflicts about cannabis use, financial problems related to purchasing marijuana, and neglect of personal hygiene or self-care.
Clients recognize withdrawal symptoms including irritability, sleep disturbances, appetite changes, and anxiety when cannabis is unavailable.
Clients observe that a loved one prioritizes marijuana use over relationships, responsibilities, and personal goals.
Clients approach the conversation when a loved one is sober and in a calm emotional state avoiding times of conflict or stress.
Clients express specific concerns using I statements focusing on observed behaviors and their impact rather than making accusations or judgments.
Clients avoid labeling their behavior as addiction initially instead discussing specific changes clients’ve noticed in their functioning, relationships, or health.
Clients listen actively to their perspective and concerns without interrupting or becoming defensive about their responses.
Clients offer specific support including researching treatment options, accompanying them to assessments, or helping with insurance verification.
Clients express love and concern while maintaining clear boundaries about enabling behaviors or accepting continued use.
Clients avoid threatening ultimatums, emotional manipulation, or aggressive confrontations that typically increase defensiveness and damage relationships.
Clients don’t enable their cannabis use by providing money, making excuses for their behavior, or covering consequences of their actions.
Clients resist the urge to control their use by hiding marijuana, monitoring their activities, or attempting to manage their recovery process.
Clients don’t ignore the problem hoping it will resolve independently or minimize the severity of cannabis use disorder.
Clients avoid researching extensively online without professional guidance as internet information can be overwhelming and often inaccurate.
Clients don’t approach the conversation when clients’re angry, frustrated, or emotional as this reduces effectiveness and can damage the relationship.
Clients research reputable treatment facilities like New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center offering evidence-based cannabis use disorder programming with family involvement components.
Clients offer to call treatment centers together, attend assessment appointments, or participate in family programming as appropriate.
Clients learn about insurance benefits and treatment options providing practical support for accessing professional help.
Clients connect with support groups for families affected by addiction including Al-Anon or Naranon for the client’s own support and education.
Clients maintain contact with treatment providers when appropriate respecting confidentiality while staying involved in family therapy and education programs.
Clients help identify community resources, sober living options, and ongoing support systems essential for long-term recovery success.
What If They Refuse to Go to Treatment?
Clients continue offering support and resources without enabling their cannabis use or accepting unacceptable behavior in the client’s home or relationship. Clients set clear boundaries about what clients and won’t accept while maintaining open communication about treatment options when they’re ready. Clients take care of the client’s own mental health through individual therapy, family support groups, or counseling to manage stress and develop healthy coping strategies.
Clients educate themselves about cannabis use disorder and recovery processes to better understand their struggles while maintaining appropriate expectations. Clients remain available for support when they decide to seek help while protecting themselves from manipulation, financial exploitation, or emotional abuse. Clients consider professional intervention assistance if the situation becomes dangerous or if multiple family members want to approach a loved one together.
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We Serve Marijuana Addiction Clients in Los Angeles, CA and the Greater California
New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center’s marijuana addiction treatment facilities are located at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, positioned in the San Fernando Valley area with convenient access via US-101 (Ventura Freeway) at Balboa Boulevard for clients throughout California and nationwide.
New Spirit Recovery serves marijuana addiction clients throughout California including: Woodland Hills (8 minutes), Tarzana (12 minutes), Sherman Oaks (15 minutes), Calabasas (18 minutes), Van Nuys (20 minutes), Canoga Park (22 minutes), Studio City (25 minutes), North Hollywood (28 minutes), Thousand Oaks (32 minutes), Beverly Hills (35 minutes), West Hollywood (38 minutes), Hollywood (42 minutes), Santa Monica (45 minutes), Burbank (48 minutes), Glendale (52 minutes).
How do I know if I need marijuana addiction treatment?
Clients need marijuana addiction treatment if cannabis use negatively affects the client’s work, relationships, health, or daily functioning despite attempts to reduce or stop use independently.
Warning signs include daily use patterns, failed quit attempts, tolerance requiring increased amounts for the same effect, and neglecting responsibilities due to marijuana use.
If family members express concern about the client’s cannabis use or if clients experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping, professional assessment is recommended.
Will treatment interfere with my job?
Treatment scheduling accommodates work obligations through flexible programming options including evening tracks and step-down care maintaining employment while receiving comprehensive therapy.
New Spirit Recovery’s case management team coordinates Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork when appropriate ensuring job protection during treatment.
Many clients continue working during intensive outpatient programming while others use short-term disability benefits during residential treatment.
Do you offer medication for marijuana addiction?
No FDA-approved medications specifically treat cannabis use disorder, but New Spirit Recovery’s Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner provide psychiatric medications for co-occurring anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health conditions commonly associated with marijuana addiction.
Medication management addresses underlying conditions contributing to cannabis use while evidence-based therapy focuses on behavioral change and coping skill development.
What makes you different from other treatment centers?
New Spirit Recovery’s unified clinical leadership across New Spirit Recovery and Elevate Wellness Center supports consistent evidence-based protocols with approximately 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio.
The proprietary Rewired curriculum provides specialized programming addressing emotional regulation and stress management.
Same-day admission availability eliminates dangerous waiting periods while comprehensive family involvement continues throughout treatment and beyond.
What happens after I complete treatment?
Comprehensive discharge planning coordinates step-down programming including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and community support resources based on individual needs.
Alumni programming provides lifelong peer support and resource access reflecting the New Spirit Recovery philosophy that people need more than just residential treatment to get sober.
Aftercare coordination includes sober living arrangements, ongoing therapy referrals, and 12-step program connections.
Can my family participate in treatment?
Family therapy sessions occur throughout treatment addressing communication patterns, boundary setting, trust rebuilding, and recovery support education.
Family members participate in education groups learning about cannabis use disorder as a medical condition requiring ongoing support.
Family involvement continues beyond residential treatment completion providing long-term support system development essential for recovery maintenance.
How much does marijuana addiction treatment cost?
Treatment costs vary based on insurance coverage, level of care, and length of stay with most private insurance plans covering residential detoxification and treatment.
New Spirit Recovery admissions team provides real-time insurance verification with complete benefit information including copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.
Cash pay options are available for clients without insurance coverage.
Do you treat co-occurring conditions?
New Spirit Recovery’s dual diagnosis programming addresses cannabis use disorder alongside co-occurring anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions requiring integrated treatment approaches.
Dr. Patrick Lockwood, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Cal Lutheran Professor, provides specialized consultation for complex dual diagnosis presentations.
All standard psychiatric medications are available with coordinated medication management.
What if I have trauma along with other conditions?
New Spirit Recovery’s trauma-focused therapy programming includes EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, and specialized interventions addressing PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex trauma presentations.
Licensed clinicians with trauma expertise provide individual therapy while group programming addresses trauma recovery in safe, supportive environments.
Veteran-specific programming includes specialized therapists with military trauma experience.
Can I bring my phone to treatment?
Personal phones are permitted for communication with family members, employers, and support systems as appropriate while maintaining therapeutic boundaries and group participation requirements.
Phone access enables family therapy participation, work coordination, and aftercare planning while preventing isolation from healthy support systems.
What evidence-based treatments do you use?
New Spirit Recovery’s licensed clinicians deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused therapies based on individual client needs.
The Rewired curriculum provides additional evidence-based interventions addressing emotional regulation, stress management, and self-awareness development.
Do you provide transportation to treatment?
Transportation coordination includes airport pickup from LAX and Burbank airports for out-of-state clients with comprehensive travel monitoring throughout the journey.
Local transportation assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis while ongoing transportation needs for medical appointments and court appearances are coordinated through case management services.
What if my symptoms get worse during treatment?
New Spirit Recovery’s 24-hour medical supervision and clinical oversight immediately address symptom changes or treatment concerns through physician consultation and treatment plan adjustments.
Crisis support and safety planning occur immediately for clients experiencing symptom exacerbation while the clinical team coordinates additional resources and interventions as needed.
How long does marijuana addiction treatment take?
Treatment length varies based on individual needs with residential programming typically averaging 35 days followed by step-down programming including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care.
The clinical team determines appropriate treatment duration based on symptom improvement, coping skill development, and safety considerations rather than predetermined timelines.
What if I relapse or have a setback?
Relapse is often part of the recovery process and New Spirit Recovery’s alumni support philosophy provides ongoing resources and re-engagement opportunities without judgment or barriers to returning to treatment.
The clinical team provides relapse prevention planning with specific strategies for managing setbacks while alumni programming offers peer support during challenging periods.
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