Medication Management Treatment Centers in 90810
Roots Through Recovery
Treatment Center, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMFT, CADC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90810
We treat all mental health and substance use issues at Roots, with a focus on trauma. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, alcoholism or drug abuse, we believe that underneath these issues is unresolved trauma. For many, this trauma may have come as a result of adverse childhood experiences, such as divorce, abuse or neglect, observing violence or being the victim of bullying; while for others, it could be a more recent experience. Our goal is to identify and treat the trauma through our trauma-focused care, build resilience, and provide tools and healthy coping skills to help deal with triggers and future issues that arise. The result of doing this work is a reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms, suicidal ideation, and no longer needing to turn to alcohol or substances to cope with feelings triggered by trauma.
We treat all mental health and substance use issues at Roots, with a focus on trauma. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, alcoholism or drug abuse, we believe that underneath these issues is unresolved trauma. For many, this trauma may have come as a result of adverse childhood experiences, such as divorce, abuse or neglect, observing violence or being the victim of bullying; while for others, it could be a more recent experience. Our goal is to identify and treat the trauma through our trauma-focused care, build resilience, and provide tools and healthy coping skills to help deal with triggers and future issues that arise. The result of doing this work is a reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms, suicidal ideation, and no longer needing to turn to alcohol or substances to cope with feelings triggered by trauma.
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Carson, CA 90810
Inpatient Excellence: Our facility is equipped to provide top-notch inpatient treatment for behavioral health and substance detoxification. With specialized units catering to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, we offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals at every stage of life. Outpatient Programs for Lasting Recovery: Del Amo Behavioral Health Hospital goes beyond inpatient care, offering Outpatient Programs like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) both in-person and telehealth. Our trauma-focused IOP is designed to address the unique needs of those impacted by traumatic experiences. Community-Centric Approach: At the heart of our commitment is our Community Outreach Team with multiple community clinical liaisons, offering free resources, educational training, and providing valuable resources to schools, colleges, workplace settings, wellness events, and veterans to foster mental health and wellness, especially in times of crisis.
Inpatient Excellence: Our facility is equipped to provide top-notch inpatient treatment for behavioral health and substance detoxification. With specialized units catering to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, we offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals at every stage of life. Outpatient Programs for Lasting Recovery: Del Amo Behavioral Health Hospital goes beyond inpatient care, offering Outpatient Programs like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) both in-person and telehealth. Our trauma-focused IOP is designed to address the unique needs of those impacted by traumatic experiences. Community-Centric Approach: At the heart of our commitment is our Community Outreach Team with multiple community clinical liaisons, offering free resources, educational training, and providing valuable resources to schools, colleges, workplace settings, wellness events, and veterans to foster mental health and wellness, especially in times of crisis.
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Medication Management Treatment Centers
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.