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Prescription drug addiction treatment at Quest Wellness Center is structured outpatient care for dependence on prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants, delivered through partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs. We combine behavioral therapy with medication-assisted treatment where it applies, treat the conditions underneath the use, and coordinate detox with a partner when needed. We work with most PPO plans.
Prescription drug addiction is dependence on a medication that develops when it is taken in ways other than prescribed, or sometimes even as prescribed over time, until stopping feels impossible. It often begins legitimately, with a prescription for pain, anxiety, sleep, or attention, and shifts gradually as tolerance builds and the body and brain come to rely on the drug. Because these medications are legal and were given by a doctor, the addiction can be easy to miss or minimize, both for the person and the people around them. Prescription drug addiction is a recognized medical condition, not a lack of discipline, and it is treatable. What makes it distinct is that the right treatment depends heavily on which type of drug is involved, since opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants affect the body differently and call for different approaches.
Most prescription drug addiction involves one of three classes of medication, and each is treated differently, which is why an accurate assessment comes first.
Prescription opioids, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, are painkillers that carry a high risk of dependence and overdose. Opioid addiction is treated most effectively with medication-assisted treatment paired with therapy. Quest treats prescription opioid addiction as part of its opioid program, and for opioid-specific care, see our opioid addiction page.
Benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants, such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, and some sleep medications, are prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. They are among the most dangerous drugs to stop suddenly, because benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and be life-threatening, so it requires a slow, medically supervised taper rather than quitting cold turkey.
Prescription stimulants, such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse, are prescribed for ADHD. Misuse is common among students and working professionals seeking focus or energy, and like other stimulants there is no FDA-approved medication for the addiction itself, so treatment is built on behavioral therapy. Quest treats prescription stimulant misuse alongside any underlying attention or mood condition.
Prescription drug addiction shows up in how a person uses the medication and what happens when they try to stop. Common signs include taking more than prescribed or taking it more often, running out early and seeking refills or new prescriptions, and using the medication for reasons other than the one it was prescribed for. Many people develop tolerance, needing higher doses for the same effect, and experience withdrawal symptoms when the drug wears off, which drives continued use. Other signs include doctor shopping to obtain multiple prescriptions, using a friend or family member’s medication, mood or behavior changes, and continuing despite clear harm to health, work, or relationships. Because these are legitimate medications, denial is common. When use is controlled by tolerance, cravings, and the fear of withdrawal, it has become an addiction that responds to treatment.
Withdrawal from prescription drugs ranges from uncomfortable to genuinely dangerous depending on the drug, which is why the type matters so much. Benzodiazepine withdrawal is the most serious: stopping suddenly after regular use can cause seizures and be life-threatening, so it must be managed with a gradual, medically supervised taper. Opioid withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable but rarely life-threatening on its own, though the relapse and overdose risk that follow it are serious, which is why medication-assisted treatment matters. Stimulant withdrawal is mainly psychological, bringing a crash of fatigue, depression, and cravings. Quest is an outpatient provider and does not offer inpatient detox; when someone needs medically supervised withdrawal first, especially from benzodiazepines or opioids, we coordinate detox with a trusted partner and bring them into outpatient treatment from there. Stabilizing safely before outpatient care begins is part of the plan, not an afterthought.
No medication is FDA-approved to treat personality disorders themselves, but medication can help with co-occurring symptoms, and Quest’s medication management is led by a board-certified psychiatrist. Personality disorders frequently occur alongside depression, anxiety, mood instability, and sleep problems, and treating those conditions can reduce overall distress and make the core therapeutic work more effective. Any medication is used to support, not replace, the skills-based therapy that drives real change in personality disorders, and our prescriber coordinates it with the rest of the treatment plan. For clients who prefer to focus on therapy alone, that is a reasonable path, and medication can be revisited if co-occurring symptoms warrant it. The decision is made together, based on your symptoms, history, and goals.
Treatment for prescription drug addiction at Quest combines behavioral therapy with medication where it applies, led by a board-certified psychiatrist. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you recognize the triggers and thoughts that drive use and build coping skills, while contingency management and motivational interviewing support staying in treatment and committed to change. For prescription opioid addiction, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or naltrexone is the standard of care and is coordinated as part of the plan. For benzodiazepines, the focus is a safe taper coordinated with the prescriber and real treatment of the anxiety or insomnia underneath the use. For stimulants, where no medication treats the addiction itself, behavioral therapy is the core, alongside management of any underlying ADHD. Group therapy and relapse-prevention planning run throughout. Most clients receive a combination across individual and group sessions, matched to their medication and their goals.
Prescription drug addiction usually starts with a real problem the medication was meant to solve, so Quest treats that underlying condition alongside the addiction. Opioids were often prescribed for pain, benzodiazepines for anxiety or insomnia, and stimulants for attention problems, and until those conditions are addressed, the pull back toward the medication remains. As a dual-diagnosis provider, Quest treats prescription drug addiction alongside the depression, anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD, or trauma underneath it, in one coordinated plan, with a psychiatrist managing medication for the mental health side where appropriate. Treating the addiction while leaving the original problem untreated is one of the most common reasons recovery does not hold, which is why integrated care is central to how Quest works.
Quest Wellness Center works with most PPO insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, and Carelon, and we verify your benefits before you start. We are an out-of-network provider for most plans, so your coverage and out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan’s out-of-network benefits, deductible, and coinsurance. Most commercial plans cover outpatient treatment for prescription drug addiction, including PHP and IOP, though the details vary by plan. To verify, the form on this page asks for your insurance provider and member ID, and our admissions team explains what to expect in plain terms, with no obligation. Call (818) 275-9810 or verify your insurance to get exact numbers for your plan.
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Quest’s prescription drug treatment is built for adults dependent on prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulants who do not need round-the-clock hospitalization. You can keep up with work, school, or family while attending a structured program, and you return home at the end of each treatment day. People typically start here when they can no longer control their use, when tolerance and withdrawal keep pulling them back, when a prescription has turned into a dependence they did not expect, or when the use is tangled up with pain, anxiety, ADHD, or depression. The right level, from PHP down to outpatient, is set during an assessment. If someone needs medically supervised detox first, especially from benzodiazepines or opioids, our team coordinates that with a partner and continues outpatient treatment from there.
The three most misused classes are prescription opioids (oxycodone, hydrocodone), benzodiazepines and CNS depressants (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin), and prescription stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse). Each is treated differently, which is why an accurate assessment comes first.
Treatment depends on the drug: medication-assisted treatment for opioids, a medically supervised taper plus anxiety treatment for benzodiazepines, and behavioral therapy for stimulants. Quest delivers all of these through structured outpatient care with dual-diagnosis support.
It depends on the drug. Benzodiazepine withdrawal can cause seizures and be life-threatening, so it requires a medically supervised taper. Opioid withdrawal is intensely uncomfortable but rarely life-threatening, and stimulant withdrawal is mainly psychological. Quest coordinates medical detox with a partner when needed.
No. Stopping benzodiazepines suddenly after regular use can cause seizures and be dangerous. Benzodiazepines require a slow, medically supervised taper. Quest coordinates a safe taper with a prescriber and treats the anxiety or insomnia underneath the use.
Yes, for prescription opioid addiction, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or naltrexone is the standard of care, paired with therapy. Quest coordinates this within outpatient care; see our opioid addiction page for details.
Yes. There is no FDA-approved medication for stimulant addiction itself, so treatment is built on behavioral therapy. Quest treats prescription stimulant misuse alongside any underlying ADHD or mood condition.
Yes. Quest is a dual-diagnosis provider and treats prescription drug addiction alongside the anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, or trauma underneath it, in one coordinated plan.
Quest provides prescription drug addiction treatment in person at our facility and through secure telehealth across California, so you can attend on site or from home. Call (818) 275-9810 to get started.
Call (818) 275-9810 or verify your insurance to start personality prescription drug addiction treatment at Quest Wellness Center.
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, MA
Medically reviewed by Verta Keshishyan, AMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist), registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and supervised by Ari Labowitz, LMFT. Verta has three years of experience with the Department of Mental Health supporting low-income families and families in crisis.
We specialize in treatments for mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
We concentrate on mental health treatments and co-occurring conditions.
We provide a personalized approach to care.
We possess many years of relevant experience and a strong track record of success.
Our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs provide choices for morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.
We offer case management grounded in clinical evidence.
Experience a secure setting that allows you to concentrate on healing and maintaining a healthy way of life.
We provide opportunities to engage with individuals at every phase of recovery.
We accept most commercial PPO plans with out-of-network benefits. Coverage and costs vary by plan, and we verify your benefits before treatment.
Quest treats prescription drug addiction through a structured outpatient continuum, matching the intensity of care to the drug involved and how much it is affecting daily life. Partial Hospitalization (PHP) is the most intensive level, with several hours of treatment on most weekdays, suited to people who need daily structure to stabilize.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) steps down with fewer weekly hours while keeping strong clinical support and medication management. Outpatient (OP) is the lightest level, for maintaining recovery over the longer term. Across every level, treatment is matched to the class of drug:
medication-assisted treatment for opioids, careful taper coordination and anxiety treatment for benzodiazepines, and behavioral therapy for stimulants. This combination of structure, the right medical approach, and frequent support is what makes outpatient treatment effective, and most clients step down through the levels as they stabilize. Every level is available in person or through secure telehealth.
We accept most commercial PPO plans with out-of-network benefits. Coverage and costs vary by plan, and we verify your benefits before treatment.
