Reward Path Recovery, Santa Paula, CA Videos

Our offerings at Reward Path Recovery go beyond detoxification. We are a dual diagnosis treatment center, meaning we provide mental health treatment alongside our drug and alcohol rehab programs. We understand that the journey to recovery is multi-faceted and we're equipped to handle all aspects of it. From withdrawal symptoms management to mental health treatment, we aim to provide comprehensive care to our patients. Whether you're struggling with substance abuse or dealing with mental health challenges, Reward Path Recovery is here to guide you towards recovery.

Understanding anxiety disorders is the first step towards seeking appropriate treatment and regaining control of your life. Statistics reveal that about 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety disorders, with only 36.9% receiving treatment. They manifest in various forms such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder, each presenting unique symptoms and impacts. Anxiety disorders interfere with job performance, schoolwork, and relationships, and can trigger both physical and emotional symptoms like chronic fatigue, nausea, and irritability. As we delve deeper into this series, we'll explore various treatments for these debilitating conditions.

Despite popular misconceptions, marijuana use is not harmless. In fact, daily marijuana use can significantly impact cognitive abilities, heart health, lung health, and overall mental wellbeing. Statistics show that 1 in 10 marijuana users become addicted, a risk that escalates when usage starts before age 18. Prolonged use of marijuana can lead to functional impairment in cognitive abilities, declines in IQ, and difficulties in developing new memories and learning new things. Additionally, it can damage the bronchial passages and lungs and can lead to irregular heart rates and even acute coronary syndromes such as heart attacks.

Medical Detox at Reward Path Recovery goes beyond just addressing substance abuse. We're a dual diagnosis treatment center, which means we're committed to treating co-morbid conditions that often accompany addiction. Mental health symptoms can sometimes exacerbate during the withdrawal process, making this kind of comprehensive treatment even more crucial. Our dedicated team of experts is trained to provide medical care and treatment for both withdrawal symptoms and underlying mental health symptoms. So, whether you're grappling with an undiagnosed mental disorder or battling addiction, we're equipped to provide the holistic care you need for a well-rounded recovery.

What exactly is medical detox? Simply put, it's the first, critical step on your journey to recovery from substance abuse. It involves a process where harmful substances are safely and systematically removed from your body under professional supervision. The goal? To manage the physical aspects of withdrawal and set the stage for comprehensive addiction treatment. At Reward Path Recovery, we understand the complexities involved in this process. It's not just about purging the body of toxins, but also about managing the physical and psychological symptoms that arise. Withdrawal can often include headaches, fever, nausea, depression, and even more severe symptoms. Our experienced medical staff will be with you every step of the way, offering you the care and support needed to safely navigate through this challenging phase towards a clean and healthy life.

"It's ancient wisdom, which is why I love the twelve steps." Hear how Gigi feels about the program as it relates to age old philosophy.

At Reward Path, we have developed a proprietary approach to substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders. In addition to providing addiction standard-of-care curriculum, owner/founder and psychiatrist-in-recovery Michael Vivian has developed an innovative, supplemental workbook called “Reward Path Recovery” based on his academic, professional and personal experience. He applies his UCLA education and UC San Francisco training to expand and enrich his understanding of traditional recovery culture.

dual diagnosis treatment enables you to undergo a more effective medical detox. The withdrawal process can be challenging both physically and emotionally. When you have a mental disorder, the symptoms of your disorder may also become exacerbated by the withdrawal process. ⁣ ⁣ While another treatment program may only be able to treat your substance abuse and withdrawal symptoms, our counselors and medical personnel at Reward Path Recovery can treat both your substance abuse and your mental health. Dual diagnosis treatment allows you to be fully supported during your medical detox and rehabilitation. At Reward Path Recovery, we have the professional and experienced care you need.

To live authentically is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and others. This is our hope for you.

Napolean Hill said, "every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed on an equal or greater benefit". At Reward Path, we believe the adversity we've endured on our path paved the way for the healing we've experienced and in turn hope to share with others.

Our clinical director, Gigi, is a trauma informed therapist who teaches our clients to recognize and trust their somatic cues (body-based feelings), and to set healthy boundaries based upon those feelings. Her work also focuses on helping clients develop healthy new ways to self-soothe. We are inspired by her work and are grateful she is a part of our team!

"Given that reward is the root of this illness, neurologically speaking, shouldn't we then line the path of recovery in a, as much as possible, pro-reward approach?" Owner and founder, Michael Vivian, speaks on his methodology in creating the Reward Path system.

The Reward Path approach blends up to date biological and psychological science with the tried and true of traditional recovery culture, setting both within a framework that better harnesses a person’s natural motivation

"Life is full of wonder, and joy and experiences to be had; and I'd like to invite everyone to come and claim the life that they've been given. It's their birthright" - Gigi, Clinical Director

"Adversity is the source of our deepest growth and greatest blessings."

"I love helping people find their happy, their joy, their free."

Combining intellect and an education in mental health with recovery was challenging at first, but has become the foundation on which Vivian has built Reward Path and its approach to recovery.

“It’s excruciating to live a lie. I’ve done it. It’s really learning what your inner truth is, and speaking it.”

Vivian speaks on why he has dedicated his life to helping others.

Self-soothing helps to reset bodily systems after an acute stress response, such as a trigger, and regain homeostasis. Our clinical director, Gigi, values the importance of having these tools and techniques in recovery.