Laguna Treatment Center

Laguna Treatment Center At Laguna Treatment Center, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission to save and transform lives.

As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital in Aliso Viejo, CA brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our Mission

To restore hope and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. United by compassion and a commitment to inclusive care, we provide a foundation for lasting recovery that saves and transforms lives. Our Vision

To foster a world free from the stigma of addiction, where quality treatment and support are accessible for all.

Last week, at Laguna Treatment Center, black balloons decorated our facility as staff wore black in recognition of Black...
03/09/2026

Last week, at Laguna Treatment Center, black balloons decorated our facility as staff wore black in recognition of Black Balloon Day. 🖤

This day is dedicated to honoring the lives lost to overdose and acknowledging the families, friends, and communities forever changed by addiction.

The black balloons placed around campus served as a quiet but powerful reminder of why awareness, compassion, and access to treatment matter so deeply. By wearing black, our team stood together in remembrance and in support of everyone impacted by substance use and loss.

We remember. We honor. And we continue working every day to spread awareness, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

03/09/2026

Sometimes, recovery isn’t about big gestures.

It’s about the small, persistent choices you make every single day.

In this "Addiction Talk" clip, Madeline “Maddie” Smith, military wife and fitness influencer, shares what helped her stay on track in early recovery: finding ways to replace old habits with healthy routines, even when life threw obstacles in her path. 🌀💪

From raking her yard after a hurricane to sticking with her 30-day program, Maddie shows that recovery is built in the little reps behind the scenes, the ones nobody sees but make all the difference.

💬 What small choice are you making today that’s helping your growth or recovery? Share it below; your story might inspire someone else.

💜 Today, on International Women's Day, we honor the incredible women who lead the way in recovery—often in ways the worl...
03/08/2026

💜 Today, on International Women's Day, we honor the incredible women who lead the way in recovery—often in ways the world never sees.

The women who make the difficult call to help a loved one get the treatment they need.
The women who stand beside someone in recovery, offering patience, encouragement, and unwavering support.
The women working in our treatment centers every day, showing compassion, expertise, and dedication to helping others heal.
And the women who find the courage to reach out for help themselves, choosing hope and healing.

Strength in recovery doesn’t always look loud or visible. Sometimes it looks like persistence, love, advocacy, and the bravery to take the first step.

Today, we celebrate the women who carry hope forward—for themselves, their families, and their communities. 💜

This was my nana.Mother. Grandmother. Harvard alumna. School teacher. A person who faithfully read The Hobbit to her cla...
03/07/2026

This was my nana.

Mother. Grandmother. Harvard alumna. School teacher. A person who faithfully read The Hobbit to her class every year.

… And a person in recovery.

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m one of the people behind the social media channels for American Addiction Centers. And I wanted to step out from behind the screen for a moment to talk to the person out there who thinks addiction looks a certain way. ❤️

Because, oftentimes, addiction doesn’t look like what we expect.

👉 Sometimes it looks like evening cocktails.�Happy hours.�A six-pack on a Saturday.�The feeling that a party, a get-together, or even dinner isn’t complete without a drink.

My nana was sober for 39 (and a third) years when she passed away ten years ago. But before she walked into her first AA meeting, she was someone who didn’t “look like addiction”… even though she was struggling with it.

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And there are people like my nana — and so many others in recovery — who understand what that road looks like.

If someone in recovery has changed your life, drop a 💚 for them below.

🖤 Today, thousands of black balloons will appear across the country.They’re not decorations.They’re memorials.Today, we ...
03/06/2026

🖤 Today, thousands of black balloons will appear across the country.

They’re not decorations.
They’re memorials.

Today, we honor the lives lost to overdose and the families who carry that loss every single day.

On Black Balloon Day, people across the country hang black balloons outside their homes, workplaces, and communities to remember loved ones lost to overdose and to raise awareness about the ongoing overdose crisis.

Behind every balloon is a person who was deeply loved—a son, daughter, parent, sibling, or friend whose life mattered.

Today, we remember them.
We support the families who continue to grieve.
And we renew our commitment to helping those who are still struggling find hope and healing.

If you see a black balloon today, take a moment to remember the life it represents. 🖤

Sharing this helps keep their memories alive.

03/06/2026

If you missed our last AAC Thrive virtual discussion, we have something
just for you. 💜

Our newest AAC Thrive podcast episode is all about self-love in recovery and why it’s so often misunderstood.

For many people, the idea of self-love can feel uncomfortable. It can even feel selfish. But in recovery, self-love isn’t about ego or perfection. It’s about honesty, accountability, and learning to care for yourself in ways that protect your sobriety.

In this conversation, we talk about:
• Why self-love can feel so difficult in recovery
• How people-pleasing and self-sabotage can get in the way
• The importance of boundaries and self-worth
• Small ways to start showing up for yourself every day

This episode is just 10 minutes long, making it a quick reminder you can listen to now or save for a moment when you need encouragement.

🎧 Download and listen to the episode in the comments.

It's Self-Harm Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About ItSelf-harm affects millions of adults every year, and it’s more common...
03/05/2026

It's Self-Harm Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About It

Self-harm affects millions of adults every year, and it’s more common than many realize.

Did you know?
▪️ Self-harm is not always suicidal.
▪️ Many use it as a way to cope with emotional pain, stress, or trauma.
▪️ Women are twice as likely as men to report non-suicidal self-injury.
▪️ It often co-occurs with addiction and other mental health challenges.

💬 Talking about it saves lives.
Reach out. Start the conversation. Ask for help.

Drop a 🧡 in the comments to show support for anyone who might be struggling this month.

03/04/2026

What’s My Why? 🤍 Meet Jessica.

Jessica is one of the incredible nurses at Laguna Treatment Center, and this is why she does this work.

In most nursing roles, you may see a patient once… maybe a few times… and never again.

But here?

Jessica gets to watch people walk in on some of the hardest days of their lives and walk out sober.

Stronger. Clearer. Hopeful.

That transformation is why she shows up every day.

Addiction treatment isn’t just medical care.
It’s human care.
It’s staying present when someone feels at their lowest.
It’s believing in someone until they can believe in themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a treatment center different, it’s this: the people.

💬 Drop a 💜 in the comments to thank Jessica and the nurses who do this life-changing work every day.

Follow our page to hear more “What’s My Why” stories from the team behind recovery.

And if this video speaks to you, share it.
Someone out there needs to know that people like Jessica exist.

March is .Let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough.Millions of women in the United States struggle with ad...
03/03/2026

March is .

Let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough.

Millions of women in the United States struggle with addiction every year.
Only a fraction receives treatment.

Why?

Because women face barriers that many men don’t.

• “Who will take care of my kids?”
• “What will people think?”
• “We can’t afford this.”
• “I should be able to handle it.”
• “It’s not that bad yet.”
• “If I ask for help, I’ll lose everything.”

So many women carry everyone else first.

But taking care of your family starts with taking care of yourself!

Seeking treatment doesn’t make you selfish.
It makes you strong.
It makes you present.
It makes healing possible—for you and for the people who love you.

If you’re a woman who’s been waiting for the “right time” to ask for help, this is it.

📞 Call us at 866-407-4832
💻 Learn more in the link in the comments

And if this resonates, PLEASE share it.
Another woman may need to hear it today.

Last month, our Clinical Director and COO, Chris Cummins, had the opportunity to provide education on substance use diso...
03/03/2026

Last month, our Clinical Director and COO, Chris Cummins, had the opportunity to provide education on substance use disorders to clinicians at the Center for Healthy S*x in Los Angeles.

Why does that matter?

Because when professionals are better equipped to recognize addiction early, people get help sooner.

Chris talked about:
• Understanding denial as part of the disease process
• Identifying substance use disorders accurately
• Determining the right level of care
• Knowing when inpatient treatment is necessary
• What treatment approaches truly support long-term recovery

Education strengthens the entire recovery community.

The more we collaborate, the more lives we can impact.
And the more we talk about addiction openly, the less power it has.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available, and the right support can make all the difference.

03/02/2026

Women are often expected to hold everything together.
To be the strong ones. The dependable ones. The ones who “figure it out.”

But what if real strength looks different?

On a recent episode of "Addiction Talk," Madeline Smith shared the pressure she felt to handle addiction alone, something so many women quietly carry. For years, she tried to prove she could manage it herself.

Recovery taught her that the strongest thing she ever did was ask for help.

This , we’re honoring her story and every woman who has ever felt like she had to be everything for everyone.

Strength isn’t “holding it together.”
Strength is choosing to heal.

Share this to show your support for the women who are quietly fighting battles no one sees.
Someone in your life may need this reminder today.💜
📽️ Watch Maddie’s full episode here: https://loom.ly/5GuY4tU

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As a member of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of substance abuse treatment facilities, Laguna Treatment Hospital brings comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. At Laguna Treatment Hospital, your loved one’s recovery experience reflects our mission of believable hope. We bring the possibility of recovery to those clients who never thought it possible. Our recovery programs provide individualized treatment plans reflecting each person’s distinct history of substance abuse, mental health disorders. We’re introducing our new premiere California facility to the beautiful Southern California community of Laguna Beach with the hope of providing even more clients with our dual diagnosis treatment and research-based addiction therapies. In the easy comfort and luxury of our treatment hospital, effective rehabilitation begins. Laguna Treatment Hospital aspires to instill hope in each client that recovery is no longer just a dream. We help those in treatment set a course for optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s an approach aimed at empowering the individual, as well as his or her family and community.