Medication Management Treatment Centers in Thousand Oaks, CA

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Ventura Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Ventura Recovery Center offers award-winning, full-service inpatient drug and alcohol treatment in Ventura County, California. We can help you find life-long freedom from addiction. Our treatment center offers a supervised environment, personalized treatment plans and loving medical staff. Our individualized 30, 60 and 90 day programs offer an extensive range of treatment options for substance abuse and dual diagnosis support in a lovely residential environment. We offer all levels of care including long term drug rehab, which has proven to be the best option for profound, lasting sobriety. Here, we guide you in making positive choices that lead to healthy, drug-free, and productive lives.
Ventura Recovery Center offers award-winning, full-service inpatient drug and alcohol treatment in Ventura County, California. We can help you find life-long freedom from addiction. Our treatment center offers a supervised environment, personalized treatment plans and loving medical staff. Our individualized 30, 60 and 90 day programs offer an extensive range of treatment options for substance abuse and dual diagnosis support in a lovely residential environment. We offer all levels of care including long term drug rehab, which has proven to be the best option for profound, lasting sobriety. Here, we guide you in making positive choices that lead to healthy, drug-free, and productive lives.
(855) 909-9165 View (855) 909-9165
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Sanctuary Treatment Center - Alcohol & Drug Rehab
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Sanctuary Treatment Center is located in the beautiful San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Our 42-bed facilities offer medical detox, inpatient rehab, residential treatment, executive-level programs, Veterans Track, as well as outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs. We operate our own sober living and transitional living, plus a robust alumni aftercare program. Our intimate group setting fosters an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable. We assist our clients in finding long-term recovery. Sanctuary is a dual-diagnosis facility that addresses substance use, along with other mental health issues and disorders. Treatment plans are customized to meet individual needs. Our residential house for addiction treatment has a maximum of 6 beds, which provides the personal attention and dedication required to overcome an alcohol or drug addiction. We also offer a specialized track for Veterans.
Sanctuary Treatment Center is located in the beautiful San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Our 42-bed facilities offer medical detox, inpatient rehab, residential treatment, executive-level programs, Veterans Track, as well as outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs. We operate our own sober living and transitional living, plus a robust alumni aftercare program. Our intimate group setting fosters an environment where clients feel safe and comfortable. We assist our clients in finding long-term recovery. Sanctuary is a dual-diagnosis facility that addresses substance use, along with other mental health issues and disorders. Treatment plans are customized to meet individual needs. Our residential house for addiction treatment has a maximum of 6 beds, which provides the personal attention and dedication required to overcome an alcohol or drug addiction. We also offer a specialized track for Veterans.
(818) 322-4507 View (818) 322-4507
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Pillars Recovery IOP Campus
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Pillars Recovery can function as a step-down program for individuals who already completed more intensive treatment programs, whether at our Residential program or transitioning from another program. For example, individuals who completed a residential treatment or partial hospitalization program may still want some support and guidance as they reintegrate back into their daily lives, which is most often recommended to ensure a successful recovery. An intensive outpatient program offers that transition of independence individuals need to return to their daily lives without risking a relapse by ending treatment too early.
Pillars Recovery can function as a step-down program for individuals who already completed more intensive treatment programs, whether at our Residential program or transitioning from another program. For example, individuals who completed a residential treatment or partial hospitalization program may still want some support and guidance as they reintegrate back into their daily lives, which is most often recommended to ensure a successful recovery. An intensive outpatient program offers that transition of independence individuals need to return to their daily lives without risking a relapse by ending treatment too early.
(949) 478-0281 View (949) 478-0281
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The Lakehouse Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Insurance supported, clinically based treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. We offer access to drug & alcohol treatment programs that offer medical and psychological care, individual and group therapy, DBT, CBT, relapse prevention and family counseling in a family oriented setting conducive to abstinence and personal growth. Programs highlights stress management, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, goal setting, and physical fitness. The Lakehouse is JCAHO Accredited.
Insurance supported, clinically based treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. We offer access to drug & alcohol treatment programs that offer medical and psychological care, individual and group therapy, DBT, CBT, relapse prevention and family counseling in a family oriented setting conducive to abstinence and personal growth. Programs highlights stress management, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, goal setting, and physical fitness. The Lakehouse is JCAHO Accredited.
(877) 204-9990 View (877) 204-9990
Maple Moon
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91319
We understand the challenges of overcoming addiction and mental health issues. Our residential program for dual diagnosis provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to detox, heal, and recover. We offer a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual, providing personalized care that promotes long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to holistic care. We recognize that addiction and mental health issues are interconnected, and our program is designed to address both aspects of dual diagnosis. Our team of experienced professionals includes therapists, doctors, and support staff who work together to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. We believe that recovery is possible, and we are here to help our clients achieve their goals. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and mental health issues, we invite you to learn more about our residential program for dual diagnosis at Maple Moon Recovery. Let us help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
We understand the challenges of overcoming addiction and mental health issues. Our residential program for dual diagnosis provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to detox, heal, and recover. We offer a comprehensive approach that addresses the unique needs of each individual, providing personalized care that promotes long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to holistic care. We recognize that addiction and mental health issues are interconnected, and our program is designed to address both aspects of dual diagnosis. Our team of experienced professionals includes therapists, doctors, and support staff who work together to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of recovery. We believe that recovery is possible, and we are here to help our clients achieve their goals. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction and mental health issues, we invite you to learn more about our residential program for dual diagnosis at Maple Moon Recovery. Let us help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
(747) 285-7979 View (747) 285-7979
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Plus by APN: Malibu Psychiatry, Ketamine, & TMS
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Plus by APN is a modern mental health practice in Malibu that exists to help you find your next step toward healing and recovery. Maybe this is your first time reaching out for help regarding whatever you're struggling with, and you have no idea where to start. We can help you figure that out with assessments that help us collectively hit a deep understanding of what treatment or therapy might serve you best. OR maybe you've been to a bunch of therapists or tried a whole host of medications, and you're feeling frustrated at how stuck you still feel and how far away healing still feels. We totally get that. In fact, some of us have been there too. And we can help. Along with our mental health assessments, our innovative mental health treatments and offerings can be the perfect next step beyond traditional therapy and psychiatry. We've got a whole team of experts, so we'll bring you our expertise to analyze both your history and your current needs and goals to figure out what to do next.
Plus by APN is a modern mental health practice in Malibu that exists to help you find your next step toward healing and recovery. Maybe this is your first time reaching out for help regarding whatever you're struggling with, and you have no idea where to start. We can help you figure that out with assessments that help us collectively hit a deep understanding of what treatment or therapy might serve you best. OR maybe you've been to a bunch of therapists or tried a whole host of medications, and you're feeling frustrated at how stuck you still feel and how far away healing still feels. We totally get that. In fact, some of us have been there too. And we can help. Along with our mental health assessments, our innovative mental health treatments and offerings can be the perfect next step beyond traditional therapy and psychiatry. We've got a whole team of experts, so we'll bring you our expertise to analyze both your history and your current needs and goals to figure out what to do next.
(310) 561-1618 View (310) 561-1618
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Recovery is a Beach
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
At Recovery is a Beach, we are committed to providing high-quality, evidenced based care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders and mental health. We believe in a holistic approach to addiction and mental health, aiming to treat all aspects of the self not just the addiction. Our program offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including individual psychotherapy, case management, group therapy, family therapy, didactic group therapy, mental health assessments, EMDR therapy, and medication management.
At Recovery is a Beach, we are committed to providing high-quality, evidenced based care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders and mental health. We believe in a holistic approach to addiction and mental health, aiming to treat all aspects of the self not just the addiction. Our program offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including individual psychotherapy, case management, group therapy, family therapy, didactic group therapy, mental health assessments, EMDR therapy, and medication management.
(805) 600-0352 View (805) 600-0352
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Golden Road Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
We accept clients who are suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. We assist them in detoxing from the drugs and alcohol with medication and supervision. Our clients want to take back control of their lives and not be stuck in the reigns of addiction.
We accept clients who are suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. We assist them in detoxing from the drugs and alcohol with medication and supervision. Our clients want to take back control of their lives and not be stuck in the reigns of addiction.
(818) 446-1804 View (818) 446-1804
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Quest 2 Recovery Detox and Residential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
If you or someone you love is struggling with drugs or alcohol, we encourage you to call us today. At Quest 2 Recovery, we believe everyone deserves a second chance at happiness and sobriety. We offer personalized treatment plans in a home-like environment to ensure comfort and community. Our residential program provides services including detoxification, residential treatment, and aftercare planning, all with the goal of achieving lasting sobriety and enhancing quality of life.
If you or someone you love is struggling with drugs or alcohol, we encourage you to call us today. At Quest 2 Recovery, we believe everyone deserves a second chance at happiness and sobriety. We offer personalized treatment plans in a home-like environment to ensure comfort and community. Our residential program provides services including detoxification, residential treatment, and aftercare planning, all with the goal of achieving lasting sobriety and enhancing quality of life.
(661) 874-4376 View (661) 874-4376
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Hillcrest Adolescent Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center is CARF-accredited and provides compassionate, holistic residential treatment for teens struggling with mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Nestled among the lush tropical foothills of Agoura Hills, CA, our exquisite residential facility provides a sanctuary for healing and rehabilitation. Our residence accommodates a maximum of six teens at a time, allowing us to offer highly personalized treatment programs that cater to your child's specific needs. Our serene estate, combined with our dedicated doctoral-level staff, creates the ideal environment for restoration and recovery.
Hillcrest Adolescent Treatment Center is CARF-accredited and provides compassionate, holistic residential treatment for teens struggling with mental health, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Nestled among the lush tropical foothills of Agoura Hills, CA, our exquisite residential facility provides a sanctuary for healing and rehabilitation. Our residence accommodates a maximum of six teens at a time, allowing us to offer highly personalized treatment programs that cater to your child's specific needs. Our serene estate, combined with our dedicated doctoral-level staff, creates the ideal environment for restoration and recovery.
(747) 298-6965 View (747) 298-6965
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Recovery Advocates
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Insurance supported, clinically based treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Recovery Advocates offers access to medical and psychological care, individual and group therapy, neuro-science, relapse prevention and family counseling in a variety of settings conducive to abstinence and personal growth. Programs highlight stress management, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, goal setting, and physical fitness.
Insurance supported, clinically based treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Recovery Advocates offers access to medical and psychological care, individual and group therapy, neuro-science, relapse prevention and family counseling in a variety of settings conducive to abstinence and personal growth. Programs highlight stress management, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, goal setting, and physical fitness.
(805) 622-2913 View (805) 622-2913
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Center for Discovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
At Center for Discovery, we have built a legacy that has helped thousands of patients in eating disorder recovery. Since 1997, our continuum of care takes treatment out of hospitals and into real-life settings. Our evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments give our patients the coping skills and encouragement they need to navigate real-life recovery. Our team gets to the heart of why patients have a disorder—this means asking questions and providing therapies that reveal the root causes, all in a space that is filled with compassion and security. From the moment our patients step through the doors, they’ll begin developing the tools needed for everyday life after treatment.
(844) 326-6150 View (844) 326-6150
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Aspire Counseling Services
Treatment Center, CADC-II, CAS
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91319  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide the top of the line treatment for men, women, and affected families seeking relief from addiction, behavioral issues, and/or co-occurring disorders.
Our mission is to provide the top of the line treatment for men, women, and affected families seeking relief from addiction, behavioral issues, and/or co-occurring disorders.
(888) 585-7373 View (888) 585-7373
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Pacific Bay Recovery Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91319
We accept many insurance plans are in-network with plans as well. Please call our Admissions Team for a free confidential insurance verification and assessment.
We accept many insurance plans are in-network with plans as well. Please call our Admissions Team for a free confidential insurance verification and assessment.
(619) 340-0457 View (619) 340-0457
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Psychological Care Institute | PCI Centers
Treatment Center, PhD, PsyD, MD, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
The Psychological Care Institute is a dual-diagnosis, intensive outpatient treatment program serving the Ventura and Los Angeles County areas for nearly a decade. We believe in highly individualized treatment plans and flexible scheduling to allow our clients to get the help they need while remaining integrated in their personal and professional lives. Our diverse clinical team is specialized in treating a variety of mental health and addiction disorders. The intensive outpatient program incorporates individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused, Relapse Prevention & Skills in Recovery, among others. Our treatment programs run both in person and online to best fit client's schedules. We also offer regular outpatient therapy at a less intensive level.
The Psychological Care Institute is a dual-diagnosis, intensive outpatient treatment program serving the Ventura and Los Angeles County areas for nearly a decade. We believe in highly individualized treatment plans and flexible scheduling to allow our clients to get the help they need while remaining integrated in their personal and professional lives. Our diverse clinical team is specialized in treating a variety of mental health and addiction disorders. The intensive outpatient program incorporates individual, group, family and couple’s therapy, utilizing a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused, Relapse Prevention & Skills in Recovery, among others. Our treatment programs run both in person and online to best fit client's schedules. We also offer regular outpatient therapy at a less intensive level.
(747) 234-2939 View (747) 234-2939
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Rehabs Malibu
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Rehabs Malibu delivers proven treatment methods in an upscale setting. Begin the healing process surrounded by stunning ocean and hillside views. With an attentive staff, our clients enjoy the benefits of an exclusive private estate. Offering unparalleled luxury and top-notch treatment, Rehabs Malibu helps you start your recovery in style.
Rehabs Malibu delivers proven treatment methods in an upscale setting. Begin the healing process surrounded by stunning ocean and hillside views. With an attentive staff, our clients enjoy the benefits of an exclusive private estate. Offering unparalleled luxury and top-notch treatment, Rehabs Malibu helps you start your recovery in style.
(818) 350-4621 View (818) 350-4621
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The Meadowglade - Healing Oasis for Mental Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
The Meadowglade, discreetly situated in the serene landscape of Moorpark, CA on a 24-acre healing oasis of rolling hills, secret gardens, avocado groves, fruit orchards, and sprawling pastures, stands as a retreat-style treatment center—a hidden gem dedicated to mental health and wellness. Our approach is transformative and integrative, offering meticulously tailored, evidence-based programs. Whether opting for our residential inpatient or nearby outpatient center with full or half-day options and supportive housing, our commitment is to empower you on your journey to becoming your best self.
The Meadowglade, discreetly situated in the serene landscape of Moorpark, CA on a 24-acre healing oasis of rolling hills, secret gardens, avocado groves, fruit orchards, and sprawling pastures, stands as a retreat-style treatment center—a hidden gem dedicated to mental health and wellness. Our approach is transformative and integrative, offering meticulously tailored, evidence-based programs. Whether opting for our residential inpatient or nearby outpatient center with full or half-day options and supportive housing, our commitment is to empower you on your journey to becoming your best self.
(805) 856-6224 View (805) 856-6224
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Journey Hillside Addiction Rehab
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91358
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
(818) 600-6316 View (818) 600-6316
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Evolve Teen Depression Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Our program’s emphasis on safety, individual attention, and evidence-based care is why families from all over the country choose to travel to Evolve. We offer evidence-based treatment to adolescents 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, dual diagnosis, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and other mental health/behavioral issues. Our treatment center in Southern California offers a warm, accepting environment where teens can stabilize and learn practical ways to improve their mental health. Our focus is on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) integrated with experiential therapies (equine therapy, art, surfing, music, drama, yoga, fitness, and more). Adolescents participate in individual/family therapy multiple times a week, psychiatry sessions weekly, and daily groups on DBT Skills Training, Anger Management, and Seeking Safety. We also offer remote family therapy and daily academic support to help your child stay on track with school. We offer gender affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ and transgender youth, focusing on their unique challenges & fostering a supportive setting.
Our program’s emphasis on safety, individual attention, and evidence-based care is why families from all over the country choose to travel to Evolve. We offer evidence-based treatment to adolescents 12-17 struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, dual diagnosis, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, and other mental health/behavioral issues. Our treatment center in Southern California offers a warm, accepting environment where teens can stabilize and learn practical ways to improve their mental health. Our focus is on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) integrated with experiential therapies (equine therapy, art, surfing, music, drama, yoga, fitness, and more). Adolescents participate in individual/family therapy multiple times a week, psychiatry sessions weekly, and daily groups on DBT Skills Training, Anger Management, and Seeking Safety. We also offer remote family therapy and daily academic support to help your child stay on track with school. We offer gender affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ and transgender youth, focusing on their unique challenges & fostering a supportive setting.
(855) 349-8442 View (855) 349-8442
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Malibu Balance Day Treatment
Treatment Center, IOP, PHP, RTC, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
, can provide a full psychiatric evaluation with a medication assessment and with ongoing medication management.
The goal of Malibu Balance Intensive Outpatient program is to provide our clients a path to long-term stability and wellbeing using a balanced approach that the clients will be able to follow in their daily lives. Balance IOP provides treatment, support and education to those struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, oppositional defiance, psychosis, and substance abuse issues including dual diagnosis. Those who enter our program will be welcomed into a supportive and structured group environment, consisting of people struggling with similar challenges, where they will be made to feel comfortable expressing their struggles and concerns. Our team of seasoned clinicians offers a variety of clinical backgrounds to expose our clients to a range of therapeutic approaches so that our collective clinical knowledge can best suit each client's unique needs.
, can provide a full psychiatric evaluation with a medication assessment and with ongoing medication management.
The goal of Malibu Balance Intensive Outpatient program is to provide our clients a path to long-term stability and wellbeing using a balanced approach that the clients will be able to follow in their daily lives. Balance IOP provides treatment, support and education to those struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, oppositional defiance, psychosis, and substance abuse issues including dual diagnosis. Those who enter our program will be welcomed into a supportive and structured group environment, consisting of people struggling with similar challenges, where they will be made to feel comfortable expressing their struggles and concerns. Our team of seasoned clinicians offers a variety of clinical backgrounds to expose our clients to a range of therapeutic approaches so that our collective clinical knowledge can best suit each client's unique needs.
(855) 414-8100 View (855) 414-8100

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Medication Management Treatment Centers

What are the most effective ways to manage medications?

One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.

What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?

A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.

Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?

While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.