Laguna Treatment Center

Laguna Treatment Center At Laguna Treatment Center, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission to save and transform lives.

As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital in Aliso Viejo, CA brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our Mission

To restore hope and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. United by compassion and a commitment to inclusive care, we provide a foundation for lasting recovery that saves and transforms lives. Our Vision

To foster a world free from the stigma of addiction, where quality treatment and support are accessible for all.

🎄 Holiday vibes were in full swing at Laguna Treatment Center!Ugly sweaters ✅ Cozy jammies ✅ Grinch energy ✅ Classic pla...
12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday vibes were in full swing at Laguna Treatment Center!

Ugly sweaters ✅ Cozy jammies ✅ Grinch energy ✅ Classic plaid ✅ Our staff brought their A-game, and every outfit brought laughs, smiles, and holiday cheer. Picking just one winner? Impossible!

💛 Big love to our team for making this season extra bright.

12/23/2025

The holidays convince a lot of people to wait.
Wait until January.
Wait until things calm down.
Wait until it gets “really bad.”

If you’re struggling right now, waiting can quietly take more than it gives.

Not every gift comes in a box, but getting help now can give you:
🎁 Relief
Support through cravings and overwhelm
🎁 Stability
Structure when life feels unsteady
🎁 Clarity
A clearer head. Better decisions.
🎁 Connection
You don’t have to do this alone
🎁 A Way Forward
Hope and a plan you can trust

You don’t need a new year to start over.
You don’t need permission to ask for help.
And you don’t have to wait until things fall apart.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Help is here right now.
📞 866-591-9056

12/23/2025

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be one of the hardest times if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction.

Chris Cummins, Clinical Director & COO at Laguna Treatment Center, shares how we help patients stay supported, connected, and strong during this season. From family visits to movie nights, letter-writing for 2026, and even Christmas karaoke, we focus on care, connection, and hope.

You don’t have to face the holidays alone—or wait for the “perfect time” to get help. 💜

📞 Reach out today to learn more: 866-591-9056

Last week, a major shift happened in federal drug policy when President Trump signed an executive order accelerating the...
12/22/2025

Last week, a major shift happened in federal drug policy when President Trump signed an executive order accelerating the rescheduling of ma*****na from Schedule I to Schedule III.

While this change eases certain federal restrictions and signals growing recognition of potential medical use, it also raises important questions about public health, regulation, access, and long-term impact, especially for individuals and families affected by substance use.

Our Regional Director of Outreach, Jacqueline Thompson, joined Univision Los Angeles to help unpack what this change really means and why a thoughtful, nuanced conversation is so important right now.

▶️ Watch the full interview at the link in the comments and let us know your thoughts. This is a conversation worth having.

12/19/2025

“I’m not proud of who I was back then, but I learned from it.”

Frank, an alum of our sister facility in Mississippi, isn’t talking about a highlight reel. He’s talking about the parts of his story he used to carry with shame. Today, he says that if he weren’t where he is now, that would be the real disappointment.

Recovery didn’t erase his past, but it helped him understand it. It gave him a way to look at his choices without drowning in guilt, to separate who he was from what he did, and to finally learn from it instead of repeating it.

Frank’s story of growth, honesty, and becoming someone he can live with could be yours.

12/19/2025

Think “Spice” or K2 is harmless? Think again.

Dr. Gary Mitrevolis, Medical Director at Laguna Treatment Center, warns that stopping K2 abruptly can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety, nausea, and in extreme cases, seizures or hallucinations.

If you or a loved one is trying to quit:
✅ Get professional guidance.
✅ Prioritize sleep, hydration, and healthy meals.
✅ Over-the-counter aids like melatonin or ibuprofen can help.
⚠️ Seek medical care immediately if you notice hallucinations, seizures, severe depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Your safety matters. Don’t go it alone.

💬 Have questions about K2 withdrawal or need support? Comment below or call our team at 866-591-9056 for guidance.

12/19/2025

Relapse can feel frightening, especially for families, but it doesn’t
mean failure.

Addiction, like many long-term health conditions, often includes setbacks along the way. Recovery requires learning, adjusting, and choosing to
keep going.

In this clip from our latest "Addiction Talk," former Raiders QB Todd Marinovich speaks candidly about falling, getting back up, and why he refuses to stay down, even after seven treatment attempts. His honesty offers a powerful reminder that healing is a process, not a straight line.

12/19/2025

🚨 Leaving treatment doesn’t mean the hard part is over.
The work continues!

Triggers, old habits, and familiar people can show up the moment you walk out the door, and without a plan, relapse becomes much more likely.

Chris Cummins, our COO here at Laguna Treatment Center, explains why a relapse prevention plan and a solid support system are the real keys to
long-term recovery.

💬 What’s one strategy you’ve used—or wish you had—to stay strong after treatment? Share below and help someone else on their journey.

12/18/2025

🎁 Holidays can be joyful, but they can also stressful, emotional, and full of triggers.

In the latest episode of of AAC Thrive, a podcast for people in recovery, Mike Diamond shares real strategies to stay sober and protect your peace this holiday season, including:

✅ How to set healthy boundaries with family or friends who drink
✅ Why it’s OK to skip events or leave early to protect your sobriety
✅ How to plan and stay flexible when unexpected challenges arise
✅ Creating new holiday traditions that support your recovery
✅ The importance of leaning on your support system & community

🎧 Listen this week to get practical tips you can use immediately.

Some days you need a moment to quiet your thoughts. On other days, you need a reminder that hope still has a place in yo...
12/17/2025

Some days you need a moment to quiet your thoughts. On other days, you need a reminder that hope still has a place in your story. This week, we’re sharing two free screensavers as our gift to you: Clear Mind Full Heart and Hope Wins. Think of them as small anchors you can carry right on your phone… something to steady you when the season feels overwhelming or emotional.

We’ll keep adding to this collection until we reach all 12 free holiday screensavers, so you’ll always have something encouraging to choose from.

Thinking about postponing treatment until after the holidays because it feels too lonely? Addiction is actually isolatin...
12/17/2025

Thinking about postponing treatment until after the holidays because it feels too lonely? Addiction is actually isolating. Recovery, on the other hand, gives you community.

At Laguna Treatment Center, the holidays aren’t about being alone; they’re about meaning, joy, and renewal. While the season can feel overwhelming, treatment offers connection, shared experiences, and support from people who understand you and what you're going through.

Our holiday programming brings recovery to life through creativity, reflection, and togetherness. Next week, patients experience:
✨ Meaning Through Art
🎤 Christmas Karaoke
📓 Gratitude Journaling
🎄 Christmas Day Movie Night
🎲 Holiday Games & Team Activities

Every activity brings a chance to connect, laugh, reflect, and build real recovery skills together.

If you or someone you love is struggling today, we invite you to come spend the holidays with us! 📞 866-591-9056

12/16/2025

🇺🇸 Veterans in recovery, this is for you!

Looking for real connection, not just information?

Tonight at 4:00 p.m. PST, we're hosting the AAC Mission Forward, a recovery discussion for Veterans. It's a free, welcoming space to connect, share, and strengthen your recovery alongside others who understand the journey. You'll get:
✔️ Practical tools to strengthen your recovery.
✔️ Open, honest conversation.
✔️ A chance to make real connections and new friends.

This event is free and open to:
• AAC Veteran alumni.
• Friends and family who support Veterans.
• The wider Veterans-in-recovery community.

👉 Know a veteran who could benefit? Tag them or share this post.
👇 Comment “VETERAN” if you’re joining us or want more info.

Community saves lives. We’d love to see you tonight.

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As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. At Laguna Treatment Hospital, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission of believable hope. We bring the possibility of recovery to those clients who never thought it possible. Our recovery programs provide individualized treatment plans reflecting each person’s distinct history of substance abuse, mental health disorders. We’re introducing our new premiere California facility to the beautiful Southern California community of Laguna Beach with the hope of providing even more clients with our dual diagnosis treatment and research-based addiction therapies. In the easy comfort and luxury of our treatment hospital, effective rehabilitation begins. Laguna Treatment Hospital aspires to instill hope in each client that recovery is no longer just a dream. We help those in treatment set a course for optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s an approach aimed at empowering the individual, as well as his or her family and community.