Treatment Programs
Addiction Treatment Programs at NATC
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Treatment Types
Residential Addiction Treatment
Medically Assisted
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Medically Assisted
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Drug Types
Medical Detox Treatment
Medically Assisted
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Facilitation Therapy
12 Step Facilitation Therapy
Drug and alcohol treatment at Northridge spans a full continuum of programs, from medical detox through residential care, therapy, and aftercare. Northridge Addiction Treatment Center provides physician-led addiction treatment for adults in a small, 12-person residential setting, treating substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Each program below is one part of a coordinated path through recovery, matched to where a person is.
The addiction treatment programs we offer
Northridge offers a connected set of drug and alcohol treatment programs that cover each stage of recovery, from the first days of withdrawal to long-term support. Rather than a single service, treatment here is a continuum, and most people move through several of these programs in sequence. Each has its own dedicated page with the full detail.
- Medical Detox is the supervised first stage, where the body clears substances safely while a clinical team manages withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants.
- Residential Treatment is the core inpatient program, a typical 30-day stay with 24-hour care, daily therapy, and full separation from the environment tied to substance use.
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment treats addiction alongside a co-occurring mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or trauma, in one integrated plan.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment combines FDA-approved medications such as Suboxone, Vivitrol, and naltrexone with therapy for opioid and alcohol use disorder.
- Methadone Detox provides a physician-supervised taper for people coming off methadone, managing its prolonged withdrawal safely.
Alongside these core programs, treatment draws on evidence-based therapies, covered in more depth below.
Levels of care, from detox to aftercare
Addiction treatment works as a continuum of care, where a person steps through levels of decreasing intensity as they stabilize. Understanding that continuum makes the individual programs easier to place. Treatment at Northridge generally follows this arc: medical detox stabilizes the body, residential treatment does the intensive clinical work, and continuing care and aftercare support recovery once the residential stay ends.
Detox is the entry point for anyone physically dependent on a substance, and it flows directly into residential treatment so there is no gap in care. Residential is the most structured level, providing around-the-clock support during the period when recovery is most fragile. As a person stabilizes, the focus shifts toward maintaining recovery in daily life, which is where continuing care, alumni support, and connection to community resources like 12-step programs and sober-living options come in. Northridge is a residential program, so care here is concentrated in the detox-and-residential stages, with the team helping plan the step down to ongoing support afterward. Lower levels of care that people may step down to elsewhere, such as partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient programs, involve living at home while attending treatment, and they suit people who have stabilized and have a supportive home environment. Knowing where each level fits helps a person understand the full arc of recovery, even though the intensive residential work is the stage that anchors it.
Therapies used across our programs
Northridge’s programs are built on evidence-based therapies, delivered by licensed clinicians across every stage of treatment. The same core therapies run through detox, residential, and dual diagnosis care, which is what gives treatment its consistency. Each therapy has its own page with the full detail.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change the thought patterns that drive substance use.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills for managing intense emotions without turning to substances.
- 12-Step Facilitation connects people to lasting 12-step recovery support for after treatment.
Treatment combines individual therapy, group work, and family involvement where appropriate, with the specific mix set by each person’s clinical plan. For people with a co-occurring condition, these therapies address the mental health side and the substance use together rather than separately.
Our substance abuse treatment approach
Substance abuse treatment at Northridge is physician-led, evidence-based, and delivered in a deliberately small setting. The facility treats only 12 people at a time, which keeps care individual in a way large centers cannot manage, with clinicians who know each person’s history rather than working from a chart. Treatment is led by a medical team under Dr. Courtney Scott, MD, and the program is Joint Commission accredited and state-licensed.
The approach rests on treating the whole person, not just the substance. That means addressing co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, involving family where it helps, and building the practical skills and outside support that sustain recovery after treatment ends. Two features set the program apart: a genuinely small census, and approved phone and laptop access that lets working professionals get treatment without disconnecting entirely.
How to choose the right program
The right starting program depends on where a person is with their substance use, which a clinical assessment determines rather than a person having to figure out alone. Someone who is physically dependent and still using generally begins with medical detox, then moves into residential treatment. Someone who has already detoxed elsewhere may enter residential directly. Someone whose addiction is entangled with a mental health condition needs dual diagnosis care from the start, and someone with opioid or alcohol use disorder may be a candidate for medication-assisted treatment as part of their plan.
This is why treatment begins with an assessment rather than a fixed program. The assessment looks at the substance involved, the severity and length of use, physical dependence, any co-occurring conditions, and a person’s history with treatment, and it uses all of that to recommend a starting point and a path. No one is expected to self-diagnose which level of care they need. The point of a continuum is that a person can enter at the right stage and move through the rest as their recovery progresses, rather than being fit into a single fixed program.
Who we treat
Northridge treats adults facing addiction to alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other substances, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions. The programs serve people at different stages, from someone who needs medically supervised detox to someone stepping into residential treatment after detoxing elsewhere. Couples affected by addiction can be treated together where it is clinically appropriate, through our couples treatment program.
Treatment is matched to the person through a clinical assessment at intake, which determines the right starting program and maps out the path from there. If you are unsure which program fits your situation, that assessment is where it becomes clear, and our team can talk you through it before you commit to anything.
Insurance and paying for treatment
Your health insurance may help cover the cost of treatment at Northridge, and the amount depends on your specific plan. We work with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, and Kaiser Permanente, and we verify your benefits in about 15 minutes, free and confidential. Coverage varies by plan and by program, and the fastest way to know what yours includes is to have our admissions team check it for you.
You do not need your policy details in hand to begin. Submit the verification form or call (855) 584-3819, and our admissions team will explain what your coverage includes in clear terms, with no obligation. Understanding your coverage is a practical first step toward getting into treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most successful treatment for drug addiction?
The most effective treatment combines medically supervised detox, residential or intensive clinical care, evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT, and continuing support after treatment. No single element works alone, which is why a connected continuum of care produces better outcomes. The right combination is matched to the person through a clinical assessment.
What types of addiction treatment programs are there?
The main programs are medical detox, residential or inpatient treatment, dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring conditions, medication-assisted treatment, and outpatient care. They form a continuum, from the most structured detox and residential care to lower-intensity ongoing support. Northridge provides the detox and residential stages, with therapy and aftercare planning throughout.
How long is drug and alcohol treatment?
Residential treatment at Northridge typically runs 30 days, though the right length depends on clinical needs, and some people benefit from a longer stay. Detox usually takes 5 to 14 days beforehand, depending on the substance. Length of stay is a clinical decision, set with you rather than by a fixed schedule.
What is the best treatment for dual diagnosis?
Integrated treatment, where one team addresses the addiction and the mental health condition together, is the approach best supported by evidence. Treating the two separately produces worse outcomes because they are connected. Northridge treats dual diagnosis in one coordinated program.
Can I stay connected to work during treatment?
Northridge allows approved phone and laptop access during residential treatment, which is less common than the traditional model that removes devices. Access is structured so it supports recovery rather than distracting from it. This makes treatment realistic for working professionals who cannot fully disconnect.
Does insurance cover addiction treatment?
Your plan may cover treatment, and coverage depends on your specific benefits. We work with major carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, and Kaiser Permanente. Verify your benefits with our admissions team in about 15 minutes at no cost.
Medical Reviewer
This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Courtney Scott, MD, board-eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Scott leads the medical team at Northridge Addiction Treatment Center
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