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Addiction Treatment

Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles

You don't need a rock bottom, a diagnosis, or even certainty that it's "bad enough." Evidence-based therapy and anti-craving medication — with evening and online options — while you keep your job and your privacy.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Eric Chaghouri, MD — Medical Director, Golden State Rehab Updated March 2026
Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Addiction Is a Disease — And It Responds to Treatment

Alcohol use disorder affects millions of Americans across all walks of life. What often begins as social drinking gradually becomes a compulsion the person cannot control — despite serious consequences to health, relationships, career, and self-respect. This is not a failure of willpower; it is a chronic brain disease that responds to treatment. Alcohol use disorder is just one of the conditions we treat in Los Angeles at our outpatient center.

You don't need a diagnosis, a rock bottom, or a completed detox to call us — and you don't need to be sure you have a problem. Start with a free, confidential assessment: we'll tell you honestly what level of care fits, and if medical detox is needed first, we arrange it discreetly and hold your place in our program.

Our outpatient alcohol treatment runs as PHP (full weekdays — you sleep at home) or IOP (a few 3-hour sessions per week, with morning and evening tracks), combining evidence-based therapy, anti-craving medication options like naltrexone, and holistic care. Most of our clients keep working or attending school throughout treatment — evening IOP and telehealth are built for exactly that.

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Before Anything Else

The Four Questions That Keep People From Calling

Cost & Insurance

What will alcohol treatment cost me?

It depends on your plan — which is why we check your benefits before anything else. We accept most major insurance providers, and under federal parity law and California's SB 855, health plans must cover medically necessary addiction care. Our admissions team contacts your insurer directly and tells you your exact costs before you commit to anything. The verification is free and confidential.

Work & School

Will I have to stop working?

Most of our clients don't. IOP is a few 3-hour sessions a week with morning and evening tracks, and telehealth removes the commute entirely — we build treatment around your job, not the other way around. If you ever do want time away, federal FMLA and California's CFRA generally give eligible employees the right to job-protected leave for a serious health condition.

Confidentiality

Will my employer or family find out?

Not from us. Your records are protected by HIPAA and by 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal confidentiality law written specifically for addiction treatment. We never contact your employer, and nothing is shared with anyone — including family — without your written consent, outside of rare, legally required exceptions.

Do I Qualify?

Do I have to be an "alcoholic" for this to be for me?

No. Most people who call us are still working, still parenting, still holding it together — and quietly aware that drinking is taking more than it gives. You don't need a label, a diagnosis, or anyone's permission to get an honest answer. A free assessment tells you what, if anything, you actually need; if you're still weighing it, start with do I need rehab.

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Treatment Methods

How We Treat Alcohol Use Disorder

Medication-Assisted Treatment

FDA-approved medications including naltrexone (Vivitrol), acamprosate, and disulfiram significantly reduce cravings, block the rewarding effects of alcohol, and support sustained abstinence when combined with therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT for alcohol use disorder targets the thinking patterns, triggers, and coping deficits that drive drinking. You'll develop practical skills to identify high-risk situations and respond without alcohol.

Motivational Interviewing

MI helps resolve ambivalence about change by exploring your own values and goals. It's particularly effective early in treatment when the costs of drinking are visible but the prospect of sobriety still feels daunting.

Relapse Prevention

Structured relapse prevention training teaches you to recognize early warning signs, manage urges, and build a comprehensive plan for maintaining sobriety through the inevitable challenges of life in recovery.

Group Therapy

Alcohol-focused group sessions provide community, accountability, and the normalizing experience of hearing others share similar struggles — reducing the shame that keeps alcohol use disorder hidden and untreated.

Family Therapy

Alcohol addiction profoundly affects families. We offer family therapy sessions to repair relationships, improve communication, address enabling patterns, and build the home environment that sustains recovery.

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Important Note

About Medical Detox

Not everyone needs detox — a free assessment tells us whether you can start outpatient treatment right away. Where detox is needed, it's because alcohol withdrawal can be medically dangerous — even life-threatening — for people with severe physical dependence. Symptoms including seizures and delirium tremens require medical management.

If you are currently drinking daily or in large quantities, you will likely need a supervised medical detox before beginning outpatient treatment. We can connect you with a trusted detox facility and have your spot in our program ready when you complete it.

  • We help you access medical detox when needed
  • Seamless transition from detox into PHP or IOP
  • Continuity of care with the same clinical team
  • No gap in support during the transition period

Free assessment first — we'll tell you honestly whether detox is even needed.

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Levels of Care

Alcohol Treatment at Every Level of Care

Alcohol addiction is treated inside our licensed outpatient programs — the same clinical structure, focused on alcohol use disorder and whatever co-occurs with it. Your assessment determines which level fits. Wondering about price? See our honest breakdown of what rehab costs in Los Angeles.

PHP for Alcohol Addiction

Full clinical days, five days a week — our most structured setting for moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder.

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IOP for Alcohol Addiction

3–5 sessions a week around work and family, with relapse-prevention skills built into every group.

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Outpatient Alcohol Rehab

Weekly therapy and accountability once you're stable — the most flexible level of outpatient care.

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Telehealth Alcohol Treatment

Secure online sessions with the same licensed clinicians, available anywhere in California.

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Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder

Psychiatric oversight of naltrexone and other evidence-based medications alongside therapy.

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Alcohol Relapse Prevention & Alumni Support

Ongoing check-ins, events, and community that keep sobriety supported after treatment ends.

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Related Conditions & Programs

Dual Diagnosis

Depression and anxiety frequently co-occur with alcohol use disorder — we treat all conditions together.

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PHP Program

Our most intensive outpatient level — ideal for moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder requiring daily structure.

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Medication Management

Our psychiatric team manages naltrexone and other alcohol-specific medications alongside behavioral therapy.

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Frequently Asked

Alcohol Treatment: Common Questions

It depends on your plan. We accept most major insurance, and under federal parity law and California’s SB 855, health plans must cover medically necessary addiction care. Verifying your benefits is free and confidential — we tell you your exact costs before you commit to anything. Our insurance coverage guide shows how major carriers typically handle rehab benefits.

Yes. Most of our clients keep working or attending school. Our IOP (a few 3-hour sessions a week — you sleep at home) has morning and evening tracks, and telehealth sessions are available. We help you build treatment around your job, not the other way around.

Not from us. Your records are protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal confidentiality law written specifically for addiction treatment. We never contact your employer, and nothing is shared with anyone without your written consent.

No. You can call us first — that’s actually the easiest path. A free assessment tells us whether you need medical detox before outpatient treatment. If you do, we connect you with a trusted detox facility and hold your place in our program until you’re ready.

Yes. FDA-approved medications like naltrexone can reduce cravings and make drinking less rewarding. Our medical team reviews whether medication fits your plan — it’s always your choice, and it works best combined with therapy.

Sources: NIDA — Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction, SAMHSA — National Survey on Drug Use and Health, SAMHSA — Medications for Substance Use Disorders.

Alcohol treatment is based at our single Westside center — learn about our Westwood location and the areas we serve, including programs serving West Los Angeles.

Paying for Treatment

We Accept Most Major Insurance Providers

Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team verifies your exact benefits for free and explains your options honestly, without pressure.

Insurance logos are shown to help you identify your plan and are trademarks of their respective owners; they do not imply endorsement. Coverage varies by plan — verification is free and confidential.

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