VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division is a treatment provider in Tacoma, WA, delivering residential rehab and co-occurring mental health care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The facility provides levels of care including residential rehab, co-occurring mental health,
outpatient and
detox and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, life skills, online therapy and relapse prevention counseling.
This center serves men, women, young adults and veterans and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, chronic relapse and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Tufts Health, United Healthcare, Aetna and Anthem, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division or call our 24/7 helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like VA Puget Sound Healthcare System American Lake Division provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)