Prescription Drug Addiction
Addiction Recovery Programs
Prescription Drug Misuse Treatment in Los Angeles
Explore structured outpatient care options that treat dependence on prescription medication to rebuild a healthier life.
- Treats prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and prescription medication dependence
- Relapse prevention planning built into every stage of your recovery
- Treats co-occurring mental health conditions, alongside prescription medication misuse
- Flexible PHP and IOP levels of care that seamlessly fit into your life
You might begin taking prescription drugs or medication for all the right reasons. But somewhere down the line, it can turn into misuse. Nearly 14.3 million Americans reported misusing psychotherapeutic drugs. It does not always look like “misuse”. It feels like you are taking one more pill than what your prescription says, then another, and then slowly you begin needing a higher dose to feel like yourself. Misuse means using a medication in any way other than how it was prescribed – a different dose, a different frequency, a different reason, or without a prescription at all.
At the Skyline Recovery Center, we treat prescription drug misuse the way it shows up in your or your loved one’s life. Our recovery is rooted in giving a structured and flexible pathway forward so that you can receive the care you need while also not putting your life on hold. Our licensed and experienced clinical team in Los Angeles focuses on the whole person – not just the substance.
Commonly Misused Prescription Drugs
Not all prescription drugs are addictive or have the same risks, and not all misuse looks the same. Three categories contribute to the large majority of cases we see.
Opioids
Prescribed for pain relief after surgery or for chronic conditions, opioids like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl act on the brain’s pain and reward pathways, which is exactly what makes them so easy to misuse and so difficult to stop.
Nearly 8.6 million Americans reported misusing prescription opioids in 2023; in fact, counterfeit pills laced with illicit fentanyl have also made any pill obtained outside a licensed pharmacy far more dangerous than it once was. Some even tend to mix opioid medication with other substances like alcohol, increasing the risk of side effects.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine medications like Ativan, Valium, and Xanax are prescribed for anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and insomnia, and they function quickly – often too well.
Nearly 5.3 million Americans reported benzodiazepine misuse, and benzodiazepines are now one of the most common substances involved in polysubstance overdoses, particularly when combined with opioids. As the body can develop tolerance and physical dependence within weeks, stopping “cold turkey” without medical supervision can be dangerous, which is why clinical care is highly recommended both for safety and lasting recovery purposes.
Stimulants
Medications like Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are prescribed for ADHD and, less often, narcolepsy. They have become a fixture on college campuses and in demanding workplaces, where students use them to study, meet deadlines, or simply keep up.
Nearly 3.7 million Americans reported misusing prescription stimulants in 2021, many of them young adults using someone else’s prescription rather than their own. Some tend to mix them with other substances, like Adderall with alcohol, for recreational purposes as well. Misuse can drive anxiety, insomnia, appetite loss, and, over time, cardiovascular strain and dependence.
The Care You Need and Deserve Must Be Seamless
Contact Skyline Recovery Center to understand how structured outpatient care can be personalized to your prescription drug misuse needs, goals, and schedule for a personalized and seamless recovery experience.
Signs of Prescription Drug Misuse
Prescription drug misuse does not always become openly visible. But it tends to follow a recognizable pattern. Some of the signs of prescription drug misuse, as suggested by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), are:
- Strong cravings or urges to use the medication
- Taking more of a medication, or taking it more often, than prescribed
- Using someone else’s prescription to obtain drugs
- Spending significant time obtaining, using, or recovering from the drug’s effects
- Overlooking studies, jobs, and family responsibilities because of substance use
- Giving up activities or relationships that used to matter in favor of use
- Using prescription drugs in highly risky circumstances, like driving or operating heavy machinery
- Using despite worsening physical or psychological symptoms
- Repeated unsuccessful attempts to cut back or quit
- Needing noticeably more of the drug to get the same effect (tolerance)
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when the drug wears off, or using again to avoid them
- Mixing everyday prescription medications like ibuprofen or psychotherapeutic drugs like anxiolytics, antipsychotics, or antidepressants with other substances like alcohol or illicit drugs.
None of these directly indicates a substance use disorder on its own. But a combination of these may indicate that you or a loved one may need to look more closely into their prescription drug use patterns.
Why It Often Co-Occurs with Mental Health?
Prescription drug misuse rarely occurs on its own. Studies have suggested that 36.5% of the time, those with a substance use disorder also face a mental health disorder.
Most of these medications have been prescribed for a real reason – pain, anxiety, insomnia, attention difficulties. However, when the underlying condition is not fully treated, the medication itself can become a coping mechanism that extends beyond its intended use.
At the same time, misuse can create or intensify mental health symptoms. For instance, benzodiazepine withdrawal can trigger severe anxiety, stimulant misuse can mimic or worsen mood instability, and opioid dependence is closely linked with mood problems. Treating the substance without treating what is underneath it tends to leave the door open for relapse.
We See You, We Hear You, And We Are Invested In Your Recovery
Reach out to Skyline Recovery Center for a personalized treatment plan that meets you where you are in your healing journey.
Our Treatment Programs
Our Treatment Pathway
When you walk through the doors of Skyline Recovery, you will undergo a safe and confidential clinical assessment that will review your substance use history, mental health, medical needs, and life circumstances that shape a personalized treatment plan built around you.
From there, we offer a full continuum of outpatient care so you can step down in intensity as you heal and grow in your recovery journey:
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our most intensive level of outpatient care, offering daily clinical oversight for those who need significant stabilization without requiring hospitalization or 24/7 supervision.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
A step down from PHP, it offers similar services but with more flexibility as it is designed for those who need to maintain or rebuild their routines while still needing consistent clinical oversight.
Outpatient Program (OP)
Involving weekly individual and group therapy sessions, it offers ongoing care and recovery maintenance as your healing and independence evolve from strength to strength.
Virtual IOP
When clinically approved, virtual IOP offers structured care through secure online platforms for those who need more flexible care or who live outside the Los Angeles region.
Across every level, treatment combines evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, individual and group therapy, and family involvement where appropriate.
We also offer safe medication management services when required, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, and psychiatric care for co-occurring conditions.
The goal at every step of your journey is the same – to treat the substance use, treat what underlies it, and offer personalized recovery care that moves with you.
Insurance and Payment
Skyline Recovery collaborates with many private insurance companies to bridge the gap between behavioral health needs and finances. At the same time, we also understand that insurance policies can be difficult to understand. This is why we provide free-of-cost insurance coverage verification services.
When you reach out to us, our team will confidentially verify your coverage with your insurance provider to explain your coverage and benefits to you in simple and clear terms.
Even if you do not have insurance, you can contact us, as we offer self-pay options and can find the best payment pathway for you, together.
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How to Get Started?
Getting started at Skyline Recovery is simple and easy. Here are the 4 steps:
Initial Consultation
You can call us at (424) 353-5206. A qualified member of our team will answer your call and address your concerns and queries.
Clinical Assessment
If you wish to proceed with your recovery, a licensed and trained clinician will conduct a clinical assessment that covers your symptoms, history, needs, and goals to recommend the right level of care and personalized treatment program for you.
Verify Your Insurance
Begin Your Recovery
Once you are comfortable with the level of care and treatment plan, you can meet with your clinical team and begin your journey toward recovery.
Whenever You Are Ready to Take the Next Step, We Are Here for You
If prescription drugs have become something you or a loved one needs every day to feel more like yourself, you do not have to have everything figured out before you reach out to Skyline Recovery. Our licensed and trained clinicians will sit with you to understand your story, needs, and goals to recommend the right level of care and a personalized treatment plan that meets you where you are.
You are not obligated to commit to anything right away. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge so that you can take the next step in your recovery journey with greater confidence.
Get Clarity On Your Options
Reaching out does not mean you have to commit to anything right away. It is only an information-gathering step that enables you to understand where you are in your healing journey and what the best next step forward is for you.
