Laguna Treatment Center: Aliso Viejo, CA

Laguna Treatment Center provides comprehensive addiction treatment in Orange County. From safe medical detox to the highest-quality inpatient treatment, our programs employ evidence-based treatment and therapies, including medications for addiction treatment (when appropriate for the patient) and a variety of behavioral therapies. In addition, the facility boasts a wealth of amenities like nourishing meals and snacks, an outdoor pool, an exercise room, and organized social and recreational activities, such as beach and hiking outings.

We also offer specialized treatment tracks for:

• Veterans.
• Young adults.
• People who have experienced multiple relapses.

Inpatient Care with Aftercare Support

Therapeutic programming is led by a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals, including addictionologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and master’s-level therapists.

Laguna Treatment Center provides medical detox and inpatient residential treatment at varying levels of intensity, with aftercare planning and assistance to help patients find ongoing support and transitional sober housing.

Upon arrival, patients are assigned a case manager, who is part of their treatment team. Together, with the patient, a plan that supports an individual’s recovery journey after discharge from Laguna Treatment Center, will be created.

Levels of Care

• Medically supervised detoxification and withdrawal management.
• Residential treatment.
• Aftercare planning and access to our alumni network.

Therapies Offered at Laguna Treatment Center

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
• Motivational interviewing (MI).
• Seeking Safety.
• Psychodynamic therapy.

Our comprehensive approach includes individual counseling, group therapy, and specialized recovery groups like Recovery Dharma, offering a unique blend of evidence-based and alternative approaches to healing.

We round out our evidence-based care with alternative therapies, including yoga, breath work sessions, equine therapy (for cleared patients), and excursions. This approach gives our patients tools to carry with them on the road to recovery and creates a truly comprehensive and personalized path to healing.

Recreation at Laguna

At Laguna, we know recovery involves more than just treatment sessions. That’s why our inpatient program offers a variety of exciting excursions for eligible residents, including:

• Beach outings.
• Hiking on scenic trails.
• Movie and karaoke nights.

Frequently Asked Questions

We regularly treat disorders related to the following substances:

• Alcohol.
• Heroin.
• Fentanyl.
• Prescription opioids.
• Marijuana.
• Methamphetamine.
• Cocaine.
• Benzodiazepines.
• Prescription stimulants.
• Sleep aids/sedatives.
• Other substances.*

*We provide treatment for almost all substance use disorders. If you don’t see a particular substance listed here, contact our admissions navigators to confirm treatment availability. 

Not every day in treatment will be the same; however, you can expect regular structure as you go through the rehab program.

Here is an example of a typical schedule:*

• 7 am: Breakfast
• 8:30 am: Town hall patient meeting
• 9:00 am: Recovery group meetings, with 10-minute breaks once per hour
• Noon: Lunch, medications, and vital signs taken at the nurse’s station
• 1:30 pm: Individual therapy sessions, specialty groups, and physical activity, with 10-minute breaks once per hour
• 5:00 pm: Dinner, medications, and vital signs
• 6:30 pm: Personal time
• 7:00 pm: 12-step meetings
• 9:00 pm: Reflection on the day and go over next day’s assignments
• 11:00 pm: Lights out

*Note: This is just a sample schedule. Daily programming is subject to change.

Laguna Treatment Center, our rehab in Aliso Viejo, CA, offers family therapy to patients during treatment. If they wish, they may facilitate a Skype, telephone, or in-person meeting through their therapist. Additionally, our team can help you or your loved one find Al-Anon, Narc-Anon, and other family support groups in your area.

Upon the patient’s admission, Laguna’s clinical team will contact their family within 24 hours if given consent by the patient to release information to them. Family members looking to contact their loved ones may contact the staff directly. If an ROI (release of information) is on file, staff may communicate. Otherwise, patient information is confidential. We take patient privacy very seriously.

Visiting Your Loved One

During your loved one’s treatment, we can work with you to plan a visit to our treatment center in Aliso Viejo. Your loved one’s treatment team will provide you with all of the information you need to schedule your visit. Laguna Treatment Center is easily accessible by car or plane. We are about 15 miles away from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana.

The Laguna Alumni Program offers a welcoming space for all treatment graduates to maintain their skills, stay updated on resources, connect with fellow alumni, and share their experiences. Whether you prefer to attend in person or join remotely, we have you covered.

Please note: to be eligible for the Laguna Alumni Program, you must be in good standing with no administrative discharges and can’t have left treatment against medical advice (AMA).

The Joint Commission

Laguna Treatment Center is accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care, an internationally recognized symbol of healthcare quality and the gold standard of care for the industry. This accreditation signifies that, through external, unbiased evaluation, we have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s standards for providing addiction treatment for all of the levels of care offered at Laguna Treatment Center, including high acuity medical detox.

Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospital (CDRH)

Laguna is currently the only rehab center in Orange County, California licensed as a subacute care facility/chemical dependency recovery hospital (CDRH). Hospital licensure designation is a significant differentiator. A majority of California residential detox programs are licensed by the Department of Health Care Services. Laguna Treatment Center is licensed by the California Department of Public Health and is unique in that we offer medically supervised detox programs in Orange County with withdrawal management, daily medical rounds, 24/7 nursing care, and medication administration.

One of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers

Newsweek, in conjunction with Statista, has ranked Laguna Treatment Center as one of the best addiction treatment centers in the United States for the last 4 years.