Sharp Mcdonald Center

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Hospital

Primary Level of Care

Provides 24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a clinical setting for individuals in crisis or with acute needs, focusing on stabilization and immediate safety

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Sharp Health Plan — which offers options for individuals, families and businesses.

This hospital exists to be a source of hope for patients and their families who are struggling with substance use disorders of all kinds. They provide comprehensive care ranging from assessment, detoxification, inpatient, day treatment, and continuing care. Their compassionate medical and clinical teams are committed to helping you heal from your addiction by providing medication and therapies that build a foundation for success in recovery. Their treatment includes education around the disease of addiction, group therapy, case management services, relapse prevention, family education, recreational therapy and life skills training.

Day Treatment and Continuing Care

Day treatment is offered at Sharp for patients who do not require 24-hour supervision or are stepping down from inpatient care. Their continuing care program lasts for a lifetime at no cost to the patient. In this program they learn to problem solve the issues that come along with transitioning back to home, work and community in weekly support groups. Patients can also find therapists to engage in regular counseling.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
8003 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 View Map
Primary Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabil...

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
3-30+ days
Founded in 1946
80 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +7 More

(800) 827-4277

How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Sharp Health Plan — which offers options for individuals, families and businesses.
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Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

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3-30+ days
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(800) 827-4277
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Day Treatment

Day Treatment

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Aftercare App
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Private or Shared Rooms

Amenities

Outdoor Lounge
Reviews

What people are saying

4.0
Average of 28 reviews

Treatment

4.6

Accommodations

4.6

Food & Nutrition

4.8

Value

4.6

K

Kathy

Reviewed 12/10/14

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Maybe I just lucked out that the counselors and the people I was with at the time were the perfect storm, but the obsession to continue pain meds is gone! I've had a few drinks since I left, but the experience of the pain of the amount of pain meds I used to take to the zero I take now is amazing. These people were life-savers and their after-care goes above & beyond! I will forever be grateful!
A

Anonymous

Reviewed 03/09/16

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

taking care of the patients, great staff, specialize family care program
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Anonymous

Reviewed 03/09/16

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Great at keeping us occupied and provide emotional support, my stay here changed me. I came in not wanting to be there and not talking much but they got me to open up and be more social
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Anonymous

Reviewed 03/09/16

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

The staff was really pleasant and cared. You got to actually choose what you wanted from a list of items. They also would let your spouse and or children eat for free with you. They could have been a little more timely when medication was needed. We felt the staff was top notch, and they really cared. This visit was for a very close friend. They allowed whomever was on the list of visitors to come pretty much anytime of the day or night, which made it perfect to bring in my friends daughter. I firmly believe this facility really helped my friend tremendously.
A

Anonymous

Reviewed 03/09/16

4.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Group therapy but Costly. Experience was not effective

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While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for Rates.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
San Diego, California, United States.
Sharp accepts almost all health insurance plans, including Sharp Health Plan — which offers options for individuals, families and businesses.
The typical length is 3-30+ days.

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