Alcohol rehab in Orange County

When to call

Questions that help choose a level

Admissions asks questions like these to help choose the level of care you start in, not to diagnose you.

• 01

  You call, or send the form

  You tell admissions what is happening and whether you think alcohol treatment might fit.

• 02

  We check your benefits

  With your permission, we contact your insurer and find out what your plan covers.

• 03

  You hear what it means

  Admissions explains your deductible, your copay and which level of care your plan supports, in plain terms.

• 04

  You decide

  If you want to go ahead, admissions walks you through what happens next.

• How long does alcohol rehab last?

  There is no set length that fits everyone. Detox covers withdrawal, and the treatment after it lasts as long as your level of care and your plan require.

• When is alcohol withdrawal dangerous enough to need medically supervised detox?

  Withdrawal needs medical care if you drink heavily every day, have had seizures or hallucinations after stopping, or have other serious health problems. If you are unsure, call admissions before you stop.

• What are the early signs of alcohol use disorder?

  Early signs include drinking more than you meant to and trying to cut back without success. NIAAA defines heavy drinking differently for men and women, so the same amount can mean different risks.

• How do I know which level of care fits my alcohol use?

  Your withdrawal risk, your home life and any mental health condition decide it, and admissions reviews all three with you. You hear your treatment options, including residential treatment and outpatient care, before you choose a treatment program.

• What is the difference between PHP and IOP for alcohol use disorder?

  PHP fills most of the day while you sleep at home, and IOP takes part of the week with morning or evening sessions. People often move from PHP to IOP as treatment goes on.

• Can I keep working during outpatient or virtual alcohol treatment?

  Often, yes. IOP offers morning or evening sessions, and outpatient treatment and virtual care can fit around work once withdrawal is over.

• What medications are used to treat alcohol use disorder?

  The FDA has approved naltrexone, acamprosate and disulfiram for alcohol use disorder. Whether any of them fits you is a medical decision made after your assessment.

• Is rehab free in California?

  No. Some insurance plans cover a large share of the cost and some cover little, so admissions checks your benefits. A verification is not a promise that treatment will be free.

• Who pays for alcohol rehab?

  It can be your insurer, you, or both, depending on your deductible and your level of care. Admissions tells you what you would owe after checking your benefits.

• Does verifying my insurance benefits guarantee coverage?

  No. A verification tells you what your plan says it covers, but benefits vary and it is not a guarantee of coverage. Admissions explains your deductible and copay before you decide.

• What happens in alcohol rehab?

  If you are in withdrawal, you start with medical detox. After that, individual counseling and group therapy at your level of care treat the drinking and any condition that comes with it.

• What happens after detox to help prevent a relapse?

  You move into a residential or outpatient treatment program, where therapy works on the drinking itself. Relapse prevention in counseling helps you plan for cravings, triggers and what to do if you drink again.

• Is virtual alcohol treatment as effective as in-person care?

  No one can promise the same result for everyone, but virtual care is led by licensed therapists and uses the same kinds of therapy. It fits people whose withdrawal is over and who are safe at home.

• How do I get help for drug and alcohol problems?

  Call Enhance admissions in Orange County at (714) 862-1907 or send the form, and say what you use and what happens when you stop. If anyone is in danger, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.