Treatment Programs
Medical Detox
Medical detox at NTH Rehab provides around-the-clock physician and nursing supervision designed to safely guide you through withdrawal. Our clinical team uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols tailored to each substance, whether you are withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or stimulants. Vital signs are monitored continuously, and our board-certified physicians adjust medications in real time to minimize discomfort and reduce medical risk. Most clients complete the detox phase within 3 to 7 days, depending on the substance and individual health factors.
What separates our Daly City detox program from a hospital setting is the integration of early therapeutic engagement. Even during the stabilization window, our counselors introduce coping techniques and psychoeducation so that the transition into residential or outpatient care feels seamless rather than jarring. Nutritional support, hydration therapy, and sleep-hygiene protocols round out a detox experience built on nine years of clinical refinement and more than 6,800 patients served.
Substances We Treat
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Prescription Opioids
- Crack Cocaine
- Barbiturates
- GHB
- Hallucinogens
- Fentanyl
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment at NTH Rehab spans 30 to 90 days inside our 69-bed Daly City facility, where neuroscience-informed clinical work meets a creative-arts-focused daily structure. Our 149-member staff includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and certified expressive-arts facilitators who collaborate on individualized care plans. Each week blends evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT with hands-on art therapy, music sessions, and creative writing workshops that activate neural pathways associated with emotional regulation and self-expression.
Research shows that creative engagement strengthens the prefrontal cortex functions weakened by substance use, and our programming leans into that science. Mornings begin at 7:00 AM with structured therapeutic activities, afternoons incorporate physical fitness and expressive modalities, and evenings close with reflection and journaling. The result is a rhythm that teaches clients to process emotions through healthy outlets rather than substances, equipping them with skills that persist long after discharge.
Daily Schedule
Outpatient Program
Our outpatient programs in Daly City let clients maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving structured clinical support over 8 to 12 weeks. The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) meets 5 days per week for 2 to 4 weeks and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), relapse-prevention planning, and SMART Recovery groups. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) steps down to 3 sessions per week, reinforcing the skills built during PHP or residential care.
Both tracks use the same science-meets-compassion framework that defines every NTH Rehab program: clinicians draw on neurobiological research to explain how cravings form and fade, then pair that understanding with practical coping tools clients can deploy in real-world settings. Weekly progress reviews ensure the treatment plan adapts as clients stabilize, and family sessions are integrated so that the home environment supports rather than undermines recovery.
Dual Diagnosis
Nearly half of all individuals seeking addiction treatment also live with a co-occurring mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. At NTH Rehab, dual diagnosis is not an afterthought bolted onto a substance-use program; it is an integrated treatment track where psychiatrists and addiction counselors work from a shared care plan. Medication management, trauma-informed therapy, and evidence-based modalities operate in tandem so that neither condition is treated in isolation.
Our family-systems approach recognizes that mental health and addiction ripple outward. Family therapy sessions help loved ones understand the interplay between psychiatric symptoms and substance use, break enabling patterns, and rebuild trust. With 149 staff members across clinical, medical, and support roles, our Daly City facility has the depth to address complex presentations without shuttling clients between disconnected providers.
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy
- SMART Recovery
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Music Therapy
Facility & Amenities
- Semi-Private Rooms
- Music Room
- Greenhouse
- Meditation Garden
- Family Lodge
- Gourmet Meals
- Fitness Center
- Family Visiting Area
- Farm-to-Table Kitchen
