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Focused Addiction Recovery

Cardiff by the Sea, CA

SAMHSA Verified Detox PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT center · in Cardiff by the Sea, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Focused Addiction Recovery

Focused Recovery Center (FAR) is a dual-diagnosis outpatient treatment facility providing treatment for adults who are struggling with drug or alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer a continuum of care ranging from outpatient detox services to relapse prevention, providing holistic and evidence-based care based on the principles of the 12-step recovery model.
Focused Recovery offers individually tailored treatment through a variety of outpatient treatment programs that vary in intensity. Their highest level of care is their partial hospitalization program (PHP). In PHP, patients can participate in an intensive level of care that is similar to a residential treatment program without the requirement of living at a treatment facility. Patients can participate in PHP for ongoing care after attending residential treatment, or as an alternative to residential treatment. Day treatment typically consists of 3-5 days per week, 4-6 hours per day.
Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a step down from PHP. Clients typically participate in active treatment 3-4 days per week for 2-4 hours per day. Patients stepping down from PHP will continue to work their personally tailored treatment plans while they begin to focus more on their daily responsibilities outside of treatment. Clients who don’t initially need a more intensive level of care are able to start their treatment at the IOP level if deemed appropriate. They also offer a virtual IOP option to make care as accessible as possible.
Patients participating in PHP or IOP will be given an initial assessment to identify their treatment needs and structure a personalized treatment plan. The licensed and experienced staff at FAR take a holistic approach to treatment, offering evidence-based therapies and an introduction to the 12-step program. Clients in treatment may participate in individual, group, and family therapy, addiction education, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Evidence-based therapies may include proven methods to address substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Other recovery programs and services provided by FAR include support groups and 12-step recovery meetings, relapse prevention counseling, a treatment program for DWI support for individuals convicted of driving under the influence, and a general outpatient program (OP), where clients can attend ongoing private therapy in person or virtually.
FAR also offers outpatient detox services, where clients meet with clinical staff on a daily basis while still residing at home. Medical professionals will monitor physical and mental withdrawal symptoms, and offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using medications to help alleviate symptoms and cravings when necessary. They also offer medication management services, where a psychologist can review or adjust a current mental health medication regimen, or begin being prescribing mental health medication when appropriate.
Along with outpatient treatment services, FAR offers sober living, a semi-structured program designed to bridge the gap between inpatient care and independent living. Sober living provides a substance-free environment, structure, and accountability while patients work on their recovery while integrating back into society. FAR sober living provides regular drug and alcohol screenings, curfews, chores and household responsibilities, 12-step and other recovery meetings, and vocational, educational, or financial support and education. Clients are part of a structured and stable sober environment, given a sense of community and connection, and continue treatment as patients ease back into their daily lives. Clients must have completed a residential or intensive outpatient program before being eligible for sober living.
Focused Addiction Recovery is a CARF accredited facility that accepts most major insurances and offers private pay.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Focused Addiction Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Focused Addiction Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (910) 994-8605 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Focused Addiction Recovery offer?
This facility offers: Detox, PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification.
Does Focused Addiction Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Veterans, Active duty military, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Focused Addiction Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Focused Addiction Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (910) 994-8605 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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