"We offer effective treatment for legal professionals, offered in a respectful, private environment where a recovering attorney can also learn skills to manage stress so that they can thrive in their high stakes career."
Confidential and Effective Treatment for Working San Diego Lawyers
When we celebrated our 10-year Anniversary last October, there was a huge contingent professionals in attendance to witness our facility get several proclamations from the County of San Diego, our Congressional Representatives, and other local leaders.
This is because our rehab center has always attracted successful professionals, including those (like first responders, television personalities, and athletes) who really need their involvement to be kept strictly confidential.
Founded by our CEO Scott H. Silverman (pictured, left) and run by our COO Jay Wylie (pictured, right), a 22-year Naval Veteran, our facility understands the unique personal and professional needs that lawyers have.
Understanding the Challenges that Attorneys Face
Attorneys face systemic challenges that encourage isolation and binge drinking (and drug use). The pressure to over-deliver, be a mercenary, and not show weakness is similar to the "warrior ethos" ingrained in our nation's military and veterans that Jay Wylie has written about. This attitude is admirable in many ways, but can become a hindrance when it comes to asking for and accepting help for a substance use disorder.
A study by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and the American Bar Association found that 21% of licensed, employed attorneys qualify as problem drinkers. That's nearly one in five. Beyond substance misuse, there are other mental health concerns: Depression rates among lawyers are 3.6 times higher than the general population. Anxiety affects 19% of attorneys.
So, it is no surprise that our outpatient drug rehabilitation program, located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, has become a highly recommended landing spot for attorneys, for whom it is very effective.
Why Attorneys Choose Confidential Recovery
Attorneys value several things about our approach:
Flexible Scheduling
With nights and weekends sessions available, our programming accommodates the demanding schedules of busy lawyers. We also offer telehealth integration into many of our appointments allowing participants to join remotely.
Complete Confidentiality
We create a strict atmosphere of respect and privacy, and are widely known to treat an older and more clientele than many other drug rehabilitation centers.
Personalized Treatment Approach
Our clinical team utilizes an array of evidence-based practices to help you recover. We also are trained to recognize and address co-occurring issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma (including PTSD). Our success rate with active military and veteran clients has helped us create a great infrastructure for treating trauma with modalities like EMDR , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Discreet, Structured, Clinically-Effective Outpatient Recovery
We provide long-term, sustainable treatment for substance abuse disorders. Confidential Recovery is an excellent option for continued treatment and support once individuals have been stabilized in a detox or a residential treatment program.
From alcohol to opioids, our clients receive treatment tailored to their needs. We believe that “one size doesn’t fit all” when it comes to treatment approaches. Each individual will participate in the development of their own self-care plan, which is necessary for long-term sobriety and sustainable recovery.
- Founded by Scott Silverman, 35+ years in recovery advocacy
- Joint Commission-accredited/DHCS certified
- Emphasis on accountability, compliance, and long-term support
Sustainable Recovery in Our IOP and Outpatient Treatment Programs
During our outpatient process, our clients should be maintaining or striving for complete abstinence. Our outpatient program features the frequent celebration of our clients achieving sobriety milestones. As the progress continues, we can gradually "step-down" the level of care to minimize the time commitment in order to shift the client's time and focus back onto pursuing career, family time and relationships, etc.
How Long is an Outpatient Drug Program?
The longer that someone in recovery can take part in an outpatient program, the better the likelihood of achieving successful, long-term recovery. Clients typically attend counseling three to five times a week, totaling nine or more hours of weekly treatment.
Therefore, during each week of outpatient participation, a client will have ample support and education to assist them in thriving in their everyday lives, while filling their toolkits with resources and coping mechanisms that will help them live a happy, joyous, and free life.
The longer this participation continues, the better the outcome will be.
Is an Outpatient Program Right for Me?
An outpatient program allows for support to be given while giving the opportunity for the person to be responsible for their recovery and continue their career. IOP Programs are well-suited for individuals who are able to be self-sufficient, but want to continue enjoying the support of a recovery system.
Clients in outpatient need to be aware of their emotional state even while away from the treatment center. Those who are in early recovery from a strong mental and physical addiction might require who require a higher level of care.
Outpatient drug programs are best for those who are confident that they can maintain a stable lifestyle during treatment without around the clock accountability. Intensive Outpatient Treatment also emphasizes self-management techniques. Ideally, those participating in a program such as this will find and utilize be motivated enough to seek out twelve-step programs to support their recovery efforts.
Get Back on Track With Our Outpatient Program
Confidential Recovery is a great option for those who are "higher functioning" and want a recovery support system while they continue to live at home and pursue their careers and family/parenting responsibilities. Confidential Recovery is also a good 'step-down' in the level of care for those who have done a more traditional drug/alcohol detoxification and residential drug program and have recently returned home (or are in a sober living home). Many of our clients combine our outpatient program with private therapy, or medication assisted treatment.
If you have questions about the process of getting help for a substance use disorder, call us to discuss the matter privately with our intake counselors at (619) 752-7590.
