Meth & Cocaine (Stimulant) Treatment in the Los Angeles Area
- 24/7 medical & psychiatric support
- In-house psychiatry for the crash
- Owned & run by two physicians
- Care in English, Spanish & Korean
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What is stimulant use disorder?
Stimulant use disorder is the compulsive use of drugs that speed up the central nervous system, most commonly methamphetamine and cocaine (including crack), and sometimes misused prescription stimulants (NIDA). Stimulants flood the brain with dopamine, producing intense but short-lived highs that drive repeated use and powerful cravings. Over time, the brain's reward system is disrupted, making it very hard to stop without help, and use can take a serious toll on the heart, mind, and body.
That toll is real: stimulants strain the heart and blood vessels, raising the risk of high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack, and stroke, while methamphetamine in particular can damage teeth, skin, and memory. Heavy use can also trigger paranoia, severe anxiety, and even stimulant-induced psychosis.
Because the most acute danger in early recovery is psychological rather than physical, having physicians and in-house psychiatry on hand isn't a luxury. It's what keeps the hardest days safe. With medical stabilization and the right behavioral care, the brain's reward system can recover, cravings fade, and energy and mood return.
The mind heals when it's supported
Stimulant recovery is as much mental as physical. With psychiatry on-site, the depression and cravings of the crash are met with real care, not a clipboard.
- In-house psychiatry
- Evidence-based therapy
- Round-the-clock support
Signs of stimulant addiction
Signs include:
- Bingeing followed by crashes
- Intense cravings
- Needing more for the same effect
- Paranoia, anxiety, or agitation
- Sleeplessness, then prolonged exhaustion
- Weight loss and neglected responsibilities
- Continuing to use despite clear harm
What stimulant withdrawal is like
Unlike alcohol or benzos, stimulant withdrawal isn't usually physically life-threatening. But it can be psychologically intense and risky. The "crash" brings extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, vivid cravings, and sometimes suicidal thoughts. That psychological danger is exactly why medical and psychiatric supervision matters: at Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center, you're monitored 24/7, with physicians and mental-health support to keep you safe through the hardest days. See medical detox β
How we treat meth & cocaine addiction
Because there's no FDA-approved medication specifically for stimulant use disorder, effective treatment is built on medical stabilization plus evidence-based behavioral care.
Medically Supervised Detox
Safe, monitored stabilization through the crash.
Learn more βResidential Treatment
CBT, motivational interviewing, and behavioral approaches.
Learn more βDual-Diagnosis Care
Treating the depression, anxiety, or trauma that fuel use.
Learn more βContinuing Care
Relapse prevention + personal follow-up.
Learn more βWhen to seek help for stimulant use
Because stimulant withdrawal can trigger severe depression and suicidal thinking, doing it alone is genuinely risky. If you're bingeing and crashing, can't stop despite wanting to, or feel hopeless when you're not using, reach out now. With medical support and behavioral treatment, the brain heals and cravings fade. Recovery is very possible. If you're having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 anytime.
Stimulants and co-occurring mental health
Stimulant use is closely tied to depression, anxiety, trauma, and sometimes stimulant-induced psychosis. Treating the substance use and the mental health together is essential. Our integrated dual-diagnosis care does exactly that. Untreated, the cycle tends to deepen. The substance briefly lifts mood, then the crash drops it lower than before. Treating both at once breaks that loop, which is why integrated care consistently outperforms addressing either problem alone.
Real doctors. On-site. Every day.
Most detox centers run on a rotating staff with a physician who checks in by phone. Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center is owned and run by two physicians who care for you in person. Here's why that changes everything.
Most centers
- Rotating staff; a doctor checks in remotely
- Orders and changes happen over the phone
- You're one of dozens of clients
Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center
- Two physicians on-site, in person, every day
- Medication adjusted at the bedside, same day
- A small program where you're known by name
It's 2 a.m. and withdrawal spikes
A physician is on-site to respond and adjust your medication, not a nurse waiting on a callback.
You have diabetes or high blood pressure
A doctor trained in internal & family medicine manages it right alongside your detox.
A medication isn't working for you
The physician who owns the program changes it in person, the same day.
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Your insurance may cover treatment
Most PPO plans cover medical detox and residential care. As an out-of-network provider, we verify your benefits free in about 5 minutes, no obligation.
Stimulant treatment, frequently asked questions
Is meth or cocaine withdrawal dangerous?
It's not usually physically life-threatening, but the crash can cause severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Medical and psychiatric supervision is strongly advised.
How long does stimulant withdrawal last?
The acute crash often lasts several days to a couple of weeks, with cravings lingering longer; we support you throughout.
Is there a medication for meth or cocaine addiction?
No FDA-approved medication exists specifically for stimulants; treatment is behavioral plus medical and psychiatric support.
Do you treat both meth and cocaine?
Yes, including crack cocaine and misused prescription stimulants.
What about the depression that comes with it?
We treat co-occurring depression and anxiety through integrated dual-diagnosis care.
Does insurance cover stimulant treatment?
Most PPO plans do. As an out-of-network provider, we verify your benefits for free.
Clinical information on this page is informed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Β· In crisis? Call or text 988.
The people who care for you
A small, close-knit clinical team, on-site and personally involved in your care.
Mileidys Gomez Gonzalez, MD
Founder, CEO & Addiction Medicine SpecialistFounder, CEO, and Addiction Medicine Specialist at Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center. With more than 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Gomez leads all clinical care and sees clients in person every day.
Nora A. O'Connor, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate addiction, trauma, mental health, and life transitions through a warm, trauma-informed approach.
Jack Gould, CADC
Substance Abuse CounselorCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than a decade of experience, bringing a grounded, compassionate, and creative approach to recovery counseling.
Recovery from stimulants is possible
The crash is brutal, but you don't have to face it alone. One confidential call, answered 24/7, is the first step.
