Designer & Synthetic Drug Treatment in Los Angeles
Synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts, and other designer drugs are made to mimic other substances, and their effects can be hard to predict. We treat what shows up, not just what's on the label.
In-network with most major insurers
Our admissions team verifies your specific benefits and explains exactly what's covered for treatment, before you commit to anything.
We do not accept Medi-Cal or Medicare.
Verify my insuranceHow we treat designer drug addiction
Medical Detox
A medically supervised start, with our clinical team working from exactly what's been used, not just the label on it.
Learn About Medical DetoxResidential Treatment
Full-time structure and clinical support once detox is complete.
Learn About Residential TreatmentCognitive Behavioral Therapy
Helps you recognize the thought patterns that drive use, and build different ones.
Learn About CBTPHP & IOP
Step-down options once you're stable, built around real life rather than replacing it.
Explore PHP & IOPCare also includes trauma-informed therapy and holistic approaches like mindfulness practices.
Designer drug use rarely travels alone
Anxiety, depression, and trauma often show up alongside it. We treat what's actually happening, not just the substance use.
Learn About Dual DiagnosisSee everything we treat, including Marijuana and Inhalants.
Why choose Breathe for designer drug treatment
Staff who've lived it
Many of our team members have personal recovery experience. You're not explaining yourself to someone who's only read about it.
Inclusive, affirming care
Every client is welcomed as they are. Breathe offers LGBTQIA+ affirming care at every level of treatment.
Family involved, on your terms
Family therapy that doesn't assume blood relationships. Partners and chosen family are welcome participants.
Rated 4.1 on Google
4.1 · 155 Google reviewsEvery journey looks different, yours will be built around exactly what you need.
Our location
A secluded campus in the heart of Laurel Canyon, close enough to reach, private enough to heal.
Questions people ask about designer drug treatment
Straight answers about identification, risk, treatment, and coverage.
What counts as a designer drug?+
Synthetic substances made to mimic other drugs, including synthetic cannabinoids like Spice or K2, synthetic cathinones like bath salts or Flakka, designer hallucinogens, and designer stimulants like Molly or Ecstasy.
Why are designer drugs more dangerous than the drugs they're meant to imitate?+
They're made in unregulated labs, so potency and effects can vary significantly from batch to batch. What worked one time can be far stronger, or react very differently, the next.
Is it harder to treat someone for a designer drug they can't identify exactly?+
It can be more complex, since the chemistry keeps changing, but our team is experienced in treating the presenting symptoms and underlying causes, not just a single named substance.
What does treatment for designer drug use involve?+
Medical detox to manage withdrawal safely, psychiatric evaluation for co-occurring conditions, trauma-informed therapy, relapse prevention planning, and holistic approaches like nutrition and mindfulness.
Can designer drug use cause lasting psychological effects?+
Anxiety, paranoia, psychosis, and depression are common with designer drug use, and are addressed directly as part of treatment, not treated as separate from the substance use itself.
Does insurance cover designer drug addiction treatment?+
In most cases, yes. We're in-network with most major providers and verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything. We do not currently accept Medi-Cal or Medicare. If that's your coverage, call us, we'll tell you straight away and point you toward a resource that can help.
