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OCD & Addiction · Beverly Hills, CA
OCD & Addiction Treatment in Beverly Hills.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorder often occur together. Integrated, evidence-based treatment addresses both — without judgment.
- Evidence-based OCD therapy
- Licensed psychiatrist on staff
- Integrated with addiction care
- Most PPO insurance accepted
Confidential · Free · 24/7
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(844) 598-5573Duration
30–90 days
Level of care
Dual diagnosis
Who it's for
OCD + substance use disorder
Setting
Private Beverly Hills manor
Overview
What is OCD & addiction treatment?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to ease the distress those thoughts cause. OCD frequently co-occurs with substance use disorder, as substances are sometimes used to quiet intrusive thoughts or manage the anxiety OCD creates.
Exposure and response prevention
ERP, the gold-standard therapy for OCD, helps you face obsessive thoughts without performing compulsions or using substances to cope.
Psychiatric evaluation
A licensed psychiatrist assesses your specific OCD presentation and how it relates to your substance use.
Medication management
SSRIs and other evidence-based medications for OCD are managed carefully alongside any addiction treatment.
Practical coping strategies
You learn to tolerate uncertainty and intrusive thoughts without relying on compulsions or substances for relief.
Who this program is for
This program is for anyone with diagnosed or suspected OCD who is also using substances — particularly to quiet intrusive thoughts, manage anxiety from obsessions, or cope with the exhaustion that compulsions can cause. A formal OCD diagnosis is not required to begin treatment.
Recognizing the overlap
How OCD and addiction become connected.
Substances are sometimes used to quiet the distress OCD creates — understanding this pattern is key to treatment.
Signs of OCD
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts
Repetitive behaviors or rituals
Excessive need for certainty
Significant time spent on compulsions
How It Connects to Substance Use
Substances used to quiet intrusive thoughts
Alcohol or sedatives to ease anxiety
Exhaustion from compulsions
Avoidance patterns extend to treatment
The process
What to expect.
ERP therapy, not avoidance, is the path through OCD — and our team guides you through it carefully.
OCD & substance assessment
Your clinical team evaluates the specific nature of your obsessions, compulsions, and substance use patterns together.
ERP therapy introduction
Exposure and Response Prevention is introduced gradually, helping you build tolerance for distress without compulsions or substances.
Medication evaluation
When appropriate, SSRIs or other OCD-specific medications are introduced and monitored alongside your addiction treatment.
Relapse prevention planning
Your team helps you build a plan for managing intrusive thoughts and urges without returning to compulsions or substance use.
Why ERP matters
Avoidance and substance use keep OCD in control.
Both compulsions and substance use are ways of avoiding distress — and avoidance is exactly what allows OCD to keep its grip. ERP therapy interrupts this pattern directly.
Gold Standard
ERP is the leading evidence-based treatment for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention has the strongest research support of any OCD therapy, according to the APA.
Common
Co-occurrence between OCD and substance use disorder
Many people with OCD use substances to manage the distress caused by obsessions and incomplete compulsions.
Gradual
ERP is introduced at a manageable pace
Exposure exercises are never forced — they're built gradually with your therapist's guidance.
Addiction treatment without OCD-specific care
OCD-informed care at Faith Recovery
Using substances to quiet intrusive thoughts or anxiety?
Evidence-based, integrated care is available. Call our admissions team for a free, confidential assessment.
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The experience
“I was ashamed of the thoughts I had long before I was ashamed of my drinking. ERP therapy taught me that the thoughts didn't mean what I feared they meant — and once that grip loosened, I didn't need to drink to escape them anymore.”
Morning
Mindfulness practice — building tolerance for uncertainty and intrusive thoughts
Midday
ERP therapy session, paced carefully with your therapist
Afternoon
Group therapy with others who understand OCD's role in substance use
Evening
Calming routine that doesn't rely on rituals or substances for relief
Cost & insurance
Most PPO plans cover this.
Mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment is an essential health benefit under federal law. We verify your PPO coverage before admission — free and confidential.
Don't see your provider?
We work with many more insurers — call us to check your specific plan.
Federally protected
The ACA requires most PPO plans to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with other medical benefits.
Verified before you arrive
We contact your insurer directly and confirm your exact benefits — before you make any commitment.
Self-pay options available
If insurance doesn't cover your stay, we offer private-pay rates and can discuss options with our admissions team.
Benefits vary by plan. Verification is not a guarantee of payment.
What comes next
Your treatment pathway.
Treating the addiction alone rarely works if the underlying mental health condition goes unaddressed. Your continuing care plan accounts for both.
Residential Inpatient Rehab
30–90 daysFull-time, ERP-informed residential care addressing both OCD and substance use.
Outpatient & Aftercare
FlexibleContinued ERP therapy and psychiatric support as you practice new coping strategies.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
IntegratedBroader integrated care if OCD co-occurs with other mental health conditions.
Not sure which level of care is right for you?
Our admissions team will assess your needs and recommend the right path — at no cost, no obligation.
FAQ
Common questions.
Still have questions? Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day — no pressure, no judgment.
Call nowWhat is ERP therapy?
Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold-standard evidence-based therapy for OCD. It gradually exposes you to obsessive triggers while helping you resist compulsions, reducing their power over time.
Do I need a formal OCD diagnosis to start treatment?
No. If intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors are connected to your substance use, our clinical team can help — a formal diagnosis isn't required to begin.
Will I be prescribed medication for OCD?
When clinically appropriate, SSRIs or other OCD-specific medications may be recommended. Your psychiatrist will discuss options based on your symptoms and addiction history.
Is OCD treatment covered by insurance?
Yes — mental health treatment is an essential health benefit under federal law. We verify your specific PPO benefits before admission, at no cost.
Is ERP therapy uncomfortable?
ERP involves some discomfort by design, but it's always introduced gradually and collaboratively. Your therapist never pushes you faster than you're ready to go.
What happens after OCD treatment ends?
Your discharge plan includes continued ERP-based therapy and psychiatric support, helping you maintain progress and manage intrusive thoughts without returning to substance use.
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