Simonds Recovery Centers
Opiate Addiction Treatment and Rehab
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Opiate addiction treatment at Simonds Recovery Centers is medically supervised opioid care, for adults dependent on opioids of any kind. Treatment combines a supervised detox to manage withdrawal safely, medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, and therapy for the causes of use. We work with most major insurance and verify your benefits before you start.
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What is Opiate Addiction?
Opiate addiction is dependence on opioids, a class of drugs that includes heroin and fentanyl as well as prescription painkillers like oxycodone, morphine, and codeine. The words opiate and opioid are often used to mean the same thing: opiates are derived from the poppy plant, while opioid is the broader term that also covers synthetic drugs like fentanyl. All of them act on the same opioid receptors in the brain, which is what makes them so addictive.
Because opioids build tolerance and physical dependence quickly, people need more over time to get the same effect and to avoid withdrawal. What often starts with a legitimate prescription or occasional use can become a dependence that is very hard to break without help. The illicit opioid supply is also frequently contaminated with fentanyl, which sharply raises the risk of a fatal overdose, so professional treatment is the safest path.
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Types of opioids we treat
Opiate addiction treatment at Simonds covers the full range of opioids, whether the dependence began with a prescription or an illicit drug. Each opioid has its own dedicated treatment information, and the right plan depends on which drug, how much, and how long.
We treat addiction to heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and OxyContin, morphine, and codeine. We also help people who have become dependent on opioid treatment medications themselves, including methadone and Suboxone. Many people are dependent on more than one opioid, and treatment is built around the full picture.
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Signs and Symptoms of Opiate Addiction
The signs of opiate addiction are physical, behavioral, and psychological. Recognizing them early matters, because opioid dependence escalates and carries a high overdose risk. The pattern is similar across opioids, whether the drug is prescribed or illicit.
Common signs include strong cravings, using more or more often than intended, and being unable to stop despite wanting to. Physical signs include drowsiness, constricted pupils, slowed breathing, nausea, and withdrawal symptoms when the drug wears off. Taking opioids beyond a prescription, running out early, seeking them from more than one source, and withdrawing from responsibilities are common warning signs.
Opiate withdrawal and detox
Opiate withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable but not usually directly life-threatening, and it is best managed with medical support. Symptoms include muscle aches, sweating, chills, nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, and powerful cravings, often starting within hours of the last dose. The greatest danger in this stage is relapse, because lost tolerance makes a return to opioids far more likely to cause a fatal overdose.
Medically supervised detox keeps you safe and far more comfortable, and it lowers the relapse-overdose risk during the most fragile days. Detox clears opioids from the body, but it is the first step rather than the whole of treatment. Our medical detox program manages this stage before you move into therapy and ongoing care.
Medication-assisted treatment for opioids
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a central part of opioid recovery. FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone reduce cravings and ease withdrawal, which makes early recovery more stable and lowers the risk of relapse and overdose. Some of these come as a daily medication and others as a monthly injection, such as extended-release naltrexone or buprenorphine, and the right option is a clinical decision made with our medical team.
MAT works best combined with counseling and therapy, not on its own. Our medication-assisted treatment is integrated with the rest of care. Because of the overdose risk from a fentanyl-contaminated supply, we also support naloxone (Narcan) awareness as part of safety planning.
Levels of care for opiate addiction
Opiate treatment works through levels of care that step down in intensity as you stabilize. Because opioid dependence is often severe, many people begin with medical detox and inpatient care, then move through structured outpatient care as recovery builds. The table below shows how the levels compare.
Opiate treatment levels of care
Level of care | Intensity | Living situation |
Medical detox | Highest, 24-hour medical care | Onsite |
Inpatient / residential | High, 24-hour structured care | Onsite |
Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Intensive daily treatment | Home at night |
Intensive outpatient (IOP) | Moderate, part-time | Home |
Outpatient | Ongoing maintenance | Home |
The right level is set by clinical assessment. Because opioids carry such a high overdose risk, many people start with medical detox and inpatient care before stepping down through the levels.
Therapy for opiate addiction
Therapy is where the long-term work of opioid recovery happens. After detox and stabilization, treatment focuses on the reasons use began, the triggers that sustain it, and the skills to stay off opioids. We use evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), in individual and group settings.
Many people who become dependent on opioids are also managing chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, or depression. Treating those alongside the addiction is central to lasting recovery, and our team addresses co-occurring conditions as part of the plan.
Opiate addiction treatment in Los Angeles
Opiate addiction treatment at Simonds is based in Granada Hills, in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, and serves adults across the greater Los Angeles area. Los Angeles has been hit hard by the opioid and overdose crisis, and local access to medically supervised opioid detox and treatment can be the difference in an emergency. Our team can begin an insurance check and admissions conversation the same day you call.
Insurance and cost
Most major insurance plans cover opiate addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient care. We work with carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Humana, among others, and our admissions team verifies exactly what your plan covers before you start.
What you pay out of pocket depends on your plan and the level of care you need. Verifying your benefits takes a few minutes and carries no obligation. Submit the insurance verification form or call +1 (833) 781-8338.
Medically reviewed by
Chris Small, M.D. Addiction Psychiatrist. Dr. Small is board certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Hawaii and completed his residency in Psychiatry and Family Medicine at UCSD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between opiates and opioids?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Opiates are drugs derived naturally from the poppy plant, like morphine and codeine, while opioid is the broader term that also includes synthetic drugs like fentanyl and semi-synthetic ones like oxycodone. All act on the same opioid receptors and are treated the same way.
What is the best treatment for opiate addiction?
The most effective treatment combines medically supervised detox, medication-assisted treatment, and therapy. Detox manages withdrawal safely, FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine and methadone reduce cravings and lower overdose risk, and therapy addresses the reasons use began. Treating any co-occurring condition is part of the plan.
Is opiate withdrawal dangerous?
Opiate withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable but not usually directly life-threatening. The bigger danger is relapse, because lost tolerance makes a return to opioids far more likely to cause a fatal overdose, especially with a fentanyl-contaminated supply. Medically supervised detox keeps you safer.
Does treatment use medication for opioid addiction?
Yes. Medication-assisted treatment is a central part of opioid recovery. FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone reduce cravings and ease withdrawal, and some are available as a monthly injection. Whether MAT is right for you is a clinical decision made with our medical team.
Which opioids do you treat?
We treat addiction to all opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and OxyContin, morphine, and codeine, as well as dependence on opioid treatment medications like methadone and Suboxone. Each has its own dedicated treatment information, and many people are dependent on more than one.
Does insurance cover opioid rehab?
Most major insurance plans cover opiate addiction treatment, including detox and inpatient and outpatient care. We work with carriers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and Humana. Our admissions team verifies your specific benefits with no obligation.
Where can I find opiate addiction treatment near me in Los Angeles?
Our opiate addiction treatment is at Simonds Recovery Centers in Granada Hills, in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, at 17810 Simonds St. The program serves adults across the greater Los Angeles area. Call +1 (833) 781-8338 or verify your insurance to get started.
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