Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 1450 North Lake Street, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Reviewers frequently praised the knowledgeable staff, structured environment, and integration of 12-step programs, with several crediting the facility for their long-term sobriety. The food and reasonable pricing were also highlighted as positive aspects. However, some criticized the program's approach as overly intense or dehumanizing, and others noted strict rules regarding visitors and medication.
AI-generated summary of 12 reviews collected on rehabs.com and recovery.org through 2023. Not a review or medical advice. Review policy
| Treatment types | Detox Services, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Sober Living Environments, Outpatient Services, Residential Treatment |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Sober Living Home, Detox Services, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Private/Secluded |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Private Insurance |
| Financing | Available |
<p><strong>ABOUT IMPACT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in Pasadena, Calif., Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center is a <strong>residential facility for adult men and women</strong> struggling with substance abuse. The rehab admits <strong>voluntary clients, but also has two in-custody programs</strong> in partnership with the Los Angeles Sheriff's department. </p> <p>Through these programs, individuals convicted of drug-related offenses are sent to the rehab instead of prison. Only <strong>non-medical detox</strong> is offered, which typically lasts three to five days. As such, the rehab is among 15 percent of substance abuse treatment facilities in the state that offer <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17/pdf" target="_blank">residential, non- hospital detox</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Treatment programs typically are <strong>30, 60, or 90 days</strong> depending on the needs of the client. An <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare program</a> is offered once clients complete residential treatment. There also is <strong>a long-term residential option</strong> that lasts four to six months, as well as an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong>. In California, Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center is among 39.4 percent of substance abuse treatment <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CA17/pdf" target="_blank">facilities that offer an IOP</a>. </p> <p>Patients progress through three steps of treatment by reaching certain goals and benchmarks. Treatment consists of <strong>evidence based methodologies</strong> including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, individual counseling, group therapy, recovery-related reading and writing assignments, and <strong>12-step meetings</strong> both on-site and in the community.</p> <p><strong>Specialized groups are offered</strong> for anger management, chronic relapse, gender-specific issues, parenting, food and weight issues, and grief and loss. The facility also is actively involved in the surrounding recovery community and encourages clients to participate in it as well. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center is <a href="(https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data?CA17.pdf" target="_blank">accredited by The Joint Commission</a>, which places it among 13.9 percent of substance abuse treatment facilities in the state with this nationally recognized credential. It employs clinicians, therapists, and program managers with specific training in <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>, addictionology, cognitive behavior therapy, and social work. All clinical caseworkers are certified or registered with the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC).</p> <p>According to the facility’s website, <strong>the majority of staff are alumni</strong> of the program who have undergone an intensive nine-month internship before becoming employees.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The <strong>130-bed facility</strong> sits on a two-and-a-half acre campus with residential bungalows, landscaped common areas, a garden, a café, and a store. There also is a workout room, a library, a woodshop, and an automotive garage. To date, the three individuals polled on the matter by Rehabs.com gave the facility two four-star ratings and a perfect five-star rating for its cleanliness. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Reviews from alumni of Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center submitted to Rehabs.com to date <strong>largely are positive</strong>. Alumni indicated that, although the program may be tough, it was effective. </p> <p>Former clients awarded mainly perfect five stars and four out of five stars for a number of evaluated metrics, including facility cleanliness and upkeep, staff experience and training, as well as the level of staff support and client safety. As strengths of the facility, several reviewers <strong>praised the staff and comprehensive program</strong>, which both changed and saved their life, such as K.M., who wrote: “Impact has given me the tools to regain my life. If you are looking for a place that will do what is best for you and now what you think you need, then this is the place.”</p> <p>One recent five-star reviewer wrote: “This was a beautiful place to get cleaN and the people were just as beatuiful to work with.” Another anonymous alum commended the facility for its “very reasonable pricing with a work to pay program.” And E.W. shared: “Everything I need to know requiring treatment of substance abuse was covered here.” </p> <p>On secondary sites, the rehab received <strong>positive coverage</strong> to date: 4.3 out of five stars based on 22 reviews on Google; 4.4 stars based on 11 reviews on Yelp; 4.8 stars based on 134 reviews on Facebook, which the organization can manage. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> </p> <p>Many reviewers <strong>praised the food as well as the staff and highly structured program</strong>, which produced life-changing and life-saving results, as expressed by Eric: “I entered IMPACT through Drug Court. I consider it the best rehab in Southern California” and added: “I’m very grateful for my Public Defender and the Judge for letting me participate in my own recovery by attending IMPACT.” Conversely, isolated reviews characterized the rehab as unprofessional, uncaring, too strict, and overcrowded. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The one former staffer who had been a client at the facility, B.J.L., submitted highly positive feedback about the facility to Rehabs.com. They awarded five stars to most metrics in the survey, such as fair pricing, honesty, leadership quality, mental health staff, overall quality, patients’ interest, privacy, and treatment of co-occurring disorders. B.J.L. considered the staff in the program as a strength, suggested that the facility would benefit from more staff, and characterized the rehab as “The best treatment facility there is.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to its website, the facility offers "affordable rates, a sliding scale for those who qualify and Drug Medi-Cal funding for outpatient services is available." </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%2B+Impact+Drug+and+Alcohol+Treatment+Center&oq=%2B+Impact+Drug+and+Alcohol+Treatment+Center&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l2.357j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x80c2c2fd0d926ae1:0x958b571e0966d2fd,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/impact-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-center-pasadena" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/impact-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-center-pasadena</a></small></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/impacttreatmentcenter/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/impacttreatmentcenter/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a> </small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2018-12-19 21:25:31 PST
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