Drug Addiction Treatment in Southern California
Drug addiction can take root quickly, changing the way you think, feel, and function in everyday life. What starts as experimentation, pain relief, or an escape from stress can turn into a physical and psychological dependence that feels impossible to break on your own. R&R Health provides drug addiction treatment in Redondo Beach, California, serving adults from the South Bay, Los Angeles, and across Southern California. Our program is built on the belief that recovery means rebuilding a life that is meaningful and sustainable, not just getting through a symptom checklist.
R&R Health is certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to provide outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, and is accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services. Its programs span the outpatient continuum of care: Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient services, supporting adults through recovery and ongoing mental health care.
Drug addiction, known clinically as a substance use disorder, is a treatable medical condition, not a lack of willpower. Repeated drug use changes how the brain handles reward, stress, and self-control. As tolerance builds, more of the substance is needed to get the same effect, and stopping brings on withdrawal symptoms. That cycle affects physical health, relationships, work, and self-worth. According to the SAMSHA 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 44.6 million people aged 12 or older had an SUD in the past year.
There is also a real reason for hope. Closer to home, Los Angeles County recorded 2,298 accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in 2025, a 6% drop from the year before. Treatment works when people can reach it, which is why R&R Health makes it as simple as possible to begin.
Why Drug Addiction Requires Individualized Treatment
Different substances affect the body and brain in different ways, and each person experiences addiction differently. Withdrawal symptoms, psychological triggers, and long-term risks vary depending on the drug, how long it has been used, and your health history. Past trauma, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions often sit underneath the drug use and need attention at the same time.
That is why every treatment plan at R&R Health is built from the ground up rather than copied from a template. The treatment team takes time to understand your situation, creates a personalized treatment plan, and adapts it as you make progress.
What Levels of Care Does R&R Health Offer for Drug Addiction?
Substance use treatment programs usually offer several levels of care so that support can match the severity of the addiction and step down as you stabilize. R&R Health focuses on the outpatient side of that continuum, which lets you keep living at home or in sober living while receiving structured treatment.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
The highest level of outpatient care, with more than 20 hours of therapy, skills training, and experiential healing each week across five days
Intensive outpatient program (IOP):
At least 9 hours of clinical treatment weekly, with the flexibility to work, attend school, or care for family
Fewer than 9 hours per week for people who have completed a higher level of care and want ongoing support
Structured, substance-free housing in the South Bay that pairs with outpatient treatment
Ongoing support after your primary program ends
R&R Health does not operate a medical detox unit or a residential treatment facility. If you need medical detoxification to manage acute withdrawal symptoms before outpatient care, our medical team coordinates a referral to a trusted detox or acute care partner, then welcomes you into PHP or IOP once you are stable.
How Does R&R Health Treat Drug Addiction?
Treatment at R&R Health combines clinical expertise with holistic care, so the mind, body, and spirit are treated together rather than in isolation.
Assessment and Personalized Treatment Plans
Your care begins with a thorough evaluation of your substance use history, physical health, mental health, and personal goals. That assessment becomes the foundation of a treatment plan. This plan features goals you helped set and a schedule that reflects your life.
Medical Oversight and Medication Management
Your treatment team includes professional clinicians and addiction medicine physicians, led by a Medical Director who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Medical oversight covers your physical health, any co-occurring medical conditions, and medication management throughout treatment, so prescriptions for mental health conditions or other medical needs are monitored by the same team that knows your recovery. R&R Health does not provide medically assisted treatment (MAT) for addiction; if MAT is part of your care, the team coordinates with your outside prescriber.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Clinical care draws on evidence-based therapies delivered through individual counseling and group therapy:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for reshaping harmful thought patterns
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for building psychological flexibility
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for processing past trauma
- Motivational interviewing (MI) to strengthen commitment and personal motivation
Holistic and Experiential Therapies
R&R Health treats holistic therapies as a real part of clinical care, not an add-on. Depending on your plan, you may take part in:
- Surf therapy for physical challenge and emotional release, steps from the Pacific
- Yoga and breathwork for mindfulness and balance
- Reiki and sound healing for stress reduction
- Music therapy and art therapy for self-expression
- Outdoor adventure therapy to reconnect with joy and purpose
Our experiential therapies help clients heal outside of traditional therapy sessions.
Life Skills and Relapse Prevention
Long-term recovery depends on being ready for everyday life. Throughout treatment you build coping skills for stress, cravings, and high-risk situations. Long-term recovery also includes a written relapse prevention plan, healthy communication and relationship repair techniques, vocational and educational readiness, and a daily structure that supports sobriety and wellness.
Which Drug Addictions Does R&R Health Treat?
R&R Health provides targeted care for a wide range of substance use disorders, including:
- Cocaine addiction
- Alcohol addiction
- Heroin addiction
- Methamphetamine addiction
- Prescription drug addiction
- Marijuana addiction
- Fentanyl addiction
- Synthetic and designer drug addiction
Each of these substances carries its own unique risks, withdrawal profiles, and treatment considerations, which is why R&R Health develops individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific substance and the person using it. No matter which substance you or a loved one is struggling with, our team is equipped to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses both the physical dependence and the underlying psychological factors driving addiction.
If you’re unsure whether your specific substance use is covered under our programs, we encourage you to reach out. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you determine the right path forward.
Does R&R Health Treat Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions?
Yes. Substance abuse and mental health disorders often show up together. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and personality disorders can drive drug use, and drug use can make those conditions worse. Treating one while ignoring the other leaves the door open to relapse.
R&R Health offers dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses addiction and the underlying mental health condition in the same program, with the same treatment team. Our DHCS certification and Joint Commission accreditation cover both substance use disorder and mental health treatment services, so you do not have to choose between the two.
How Are Family Members Involved in Treatment?
Addiction rarely affects only one person. Family members and loved ones are often the ones searching for help, and they need support and honest information of their own. Family therapy is included in drug addiction treatment at R&R Health, giving you and the people closest to you a structured place to rebuild trust, set boundaries, and learn how to support recovery without carrying it alone. Relationship repair and healthy communication are already part of the life skills work you do in treatment, and the aftercare program keeps that support going after you finish.
Does Insurance Cover Drug Addiction Treatment at R&R Health?
In most cases, yes. R&R Health works with many major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Optum, UMR, and Oxford Health Plans, and the admissions team reviews your insurance benefits with you before you begin treatment.
Insurance coverage for PHP and IOP varies by plan, so a quick benefits check is the fastest way to know what your plan covers and what, if anything, you would pay out of pocket.
Reach out to our admissions team to verify your insurance coverage. Our team can help walk you through any financial questions before your first day.
What Happens After Treatment Ends?
Recovery does not stop when your program does. Before you complete PHP, IOP, or OP, your treatment team builds a personalized aftercare plan that may include continued therapy, peer support groups, and coping strategies for the months ahead. Our aftercare and alumni program at R&R Health adds regular alumni events, ongoing clinical support with flexible scheduling, connections to community resources, and a lifelong network of people who understand the recovery journey.
Why Choose R&R Health for Drug Addiction Treatment in Redondo Beach?
Many people who contact R&R Health have already tried another program and been let down. Here is how we’re different here:
- A non-institutional, beachside setting in Redondo Beach, minutes from the Pacific and a short drive from anywhere in Los Angeles County or the South Bay
- Small caseloads, so your treatment team knows you
- Staff with lived recovery experience alongside professional clinicians and addiction medicine physicians
- Evidence-based care paired with holistic and experiential therapies as part of the plan, not as extras
- Structure designed to hand your autonomy back to you, not to control you
By completing drug addiction treatment at R&R Health, you can restore your physical health, understand and address the root causes of addiction, develop reliable coping strategies, strengthen relationships and repair trust with loved ones, gain confidence in your ability to live without drugs, and leave with a clear, actionable plan for continued success.
Your Path to Recovery Starts Now
You do not have to face this alone. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our admissions team will guide you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction Treatment in Redondo Beach
Does R&R Health offer medically assisted treatment for drug addiction?
No. R&R Health does not prescribe medications for opioid use disorder such as buprenorphine or methadone. Our medical team, led by a board-certified addiction medicine physician, does provide medical oversight and medication management for mental health and other medical needs during outpatient treatment. If you are already on MAT through another provider, the team can coordinate your care so treatment and medication work together rather than in isolation.
Does R&R Health provide detox or residential treatment?
No. R&R Health is an outpatient provider offering PHP, IOP, OP, and sober living. If you need medical detox or 24-hour residential treatment, our team coordinates a referral to a trusted partner and helps you transition into outpatient care once you are stable.
How long does drug addiction treatment take?
Length of stay depends on your assessment, the substance involved, and how you progress. Many people begin in PHP, step down to IOP, then move to OP and aftercare over several months. Your treatment plan is reviewed regularly, and the timeline adjusts to you rather than the other way around.
What is the difference between partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient?
Partial hospitalization is the more intensive option, with an average of more than 20 hours of programming each week across five days. Intensive outpatient (on average) requires at least 9 hours per week, leaving room for work, school, or family responsibilities. Both options allow you to live at home or in sober living rather than in a facility.
Do I Need to Live in Redondo Beach to Attend?
No. R&R Health treats adults from across the South Bay, Los Angeles County, and Southern California. Many clients commute from nearby communities, and sober living residences in the South Bay are available for those who need structured housing close to the program.
Dr. Raffi J. Ghurabi, DO, MS, FACOI, DFAOAAM is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine who serves as Medical Director at R&R Health. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago, his Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ghurabi brings extensive experience in addiction treatment, urgent care, and outpatient medical leadership, with a clinical focus on comprehensive patient care that includes management of substance use disorders, co-occurring chronic medical conditions, and laboratory monitoring. He is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports each patient’s long-term recovery and overall health.