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    Substance Abuse

    Substance Abuse Burbank CaliforniaSubstances have been with us for millennia. Whether it was kykeon of the Greeks, beer for the Egyptians or just alcoholic beverages for anyone throughout history, it has been a constant for mankind. Different substances affect different pleasure centers in the brain. Frequently I have found that clients and patients use substances to  reduce stress, lessen anxiety, avoid depression, or to deaden emotional pain.

    There are different modalities for substance abuse. I am a fan of 12 step programs such as AA or NA, however I know they are not for everyone. If they work for you then I will support you in treatment for using them. I am also a fan of SMART Recovery which incorporates Albert Ellis’  Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from which CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) came from. I use CBT and REBT in my individual therapy so this dovetails nicely.

    I want to find what works for you.

    If you are in the throes of a serious addiction such as heroin, or crystal methamphetamine, I am affiliated with, and work as a therapist at, two first class residential detox centers in Beverly Hills. If a hospitalization is required, I am on staff at an excellent psychiatric hospital here in Los Angeles. Bottom line is that I can assist you in handling your substance abuse in outpatient, or in residential treatment, or in-patient. The main thrust of this is to help you overcome that demon of substance abuse, helping you to stay clean and sober and then develop a comprehensive plan to address it and power our way out of it.



    1201 S. Victory Blvd. Ste. 206
    Burbank, CA 91502

    (818) 533-8781
    BillL@BillLeavittTherapy.com

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