At Healthy Life Recovery in San Diego, our Medication-Assisted Treatment program combines FDA-approved medications with advanced therapeutic modalities like TMS and ketamine therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to help adults achieve lasting recovery.
Addicts in recovery sometimes require medication to regulate mood and manage cravings that are common early in the process. Medication-assisted treatment can be an important stepping stone on your journey to control cravings and help prevent relapse.
MAT has been shown to increase retention in treatment, decrease relapse, and increase the ability of patients to acquire and maintain employment. The goal of Medically Assisted Treatment is not to substitute one chemical dependency for another. Instead, we aim to mitigate withdrawal symptoms and balance the body’s chemical composition.
This gives our clients a fighting chance to restructure their behavioral patterns and get to the root causes of their addictions. When combined with behavioral therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), or another form of individual or family therapy, MAT has been proven to contribute to a sustained recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Clients are regularly assessed by the medical team at our addiction treatment center. This day-to-day assistance will give you the head start you need on your journey toward recovery.
A non-invasive, FDA-cleared brain stimulation therapy that treats depression and helps stabilize mood, an important factor in sustaining addiction recovery.
Pharmacogenomic (genetic) testing that guides personalized medication plans, helping our clinicians identify the most effective prescription strategy for each patient.
An innovative treatment for depression and chronic pain that can be integrated into a comprehensive recovery plan to address co-occurring conditions.
Connect with our admissions team via phone or online form.
Ensure coverage by completing a simple verification process.
Meet with our staff to discuss your medical history and treatment goals.
Develop a customized plan emphasizing MAT and dual diagnosis support.
Prepare for transition into sober living with required materials and expectations.
Our expert team of professional clinicians is waiting to assist you on your path to recovery. We offer an outpatient addiction treatment program to provide recovering addicts and alcoholics with the tools they need to maintain everlasting sobriety.
Dr. John Allen, MD is a psychiatrist in El Cajon, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Baylor University in 1976.
