What We Treat
Addiction Treatment
Mountain View Health provides outpatient care for substance use disorders in Seattle, Washington. Care includes individual and group therapy, with medication when a prescriber decides it fits.
The Short Answer
What Addictions Does Mountain View Health Treat?
Mountain View Health treats alcohol, marijuana, opioid, prescription drug, and stimulant use disorders at four outpatient levels, from 25 to 30 hours a week down to 1 to 3. An assessment places you, and care includes therapy and, when a prescriber decides it fits, medication. We do not provide detox or inpatient care.
- Substances
- Alcohol, marijuana, opioids, prescription drugs, stimulants
- Levels
- PHP, IOP, virtual IOP, and OP for adults
- Medication
- Offered when a prescriber decides it fits
- Not provided
- Medical detox, inpatient, and residential care
- Insurance
- Free benefits check, with no obligation
If withdrawal needs medical supervision, that care comes first at a detox provider.
Substances We Treat
Treatment for Each Substance
Each substance use disorder has its own clinical features and withdrawal profile. Select a substance below to read about how outpatient care applies to it.
Alcohol
Outpatient treatment for alcohol use disorder, with medication options when a prescriber decides they fit.
Marijuana
Outpatient behavioral treatment for cannabis use disorder, built around individual and group therapy.
Opioids
Buprenorphine or naltrexone when a prescriber decides it fits, combined with individual and group therapy for opioid use disorder.
Prescription Drugs
Outpatient treatment for dependency on opioid pain relievers, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and sleep medications.
Stimulants
Outpatient behavioral treatment for methamphetamine and cocaine use disorder, with CBT and DBT skills for cravings.
The Science
Addiction Is a Brain Disease, Not a Moral Failing
Major health agencies such as NIDA describe substance use disorder as a chronic medical condition that changes how the brain works. That understanding shapes how treatment is planned.
"Addiction is defined as a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences."
— American Society of Addiction Medicine
Reward Circuit Hijacking
Addictive substances flood the brain's reward circuit with dopamine. Over time, the brain adapts, which can make normal pleasures feel flat and the substance feel necessary.
Compulsion, Not Choice
Long-term substance use affects the parts of the brain that guide decisions and impulse control. This is why willpower alone often is not enough.
Genetic Vulnerability
NIDA estimates that genes account for 40 to 60 percent of a person's vulnerability to addiction. Genes are not destiny, but the same exposure carries different risk for different people.
Relapse Is Part of the Disease
NIDA notes that relapse rates for addiction are similar to those for asthma and hypertension. A return to use is a sign that treatment needs adjusting, not a reason to give up.
Recovery Is Real
Millions of people live in long-term recovery from addiction. Treatment and ongoing support give you the best chance of getting there.
1 in 7
People in the U.S. are expected to develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime
1 in 10
People with a substance use disorder receive any treatment for it
4
Outpatient levels of care here, from 25 to 30 hours a week down to 1 to 3
Sources: U.S. Surgeon General, Facing Addiction in America (2016); National Institute on Drug Abuse, Drugs, Brains, and Behavior.
Self-Assessment
Signs It May Be Time to Seek Help
Clinicians use 11 criteria in the DSM-5 to diagnose substance use disorder. Meeting two or more within 12 months can point to a disorder, whatever the substance.
If you recognize yourself or someone you love in the list below, it is worth a conversation with a professional. A call to admissions is confidential and carries no obligation.
Talk With AdmissionsUsing more of a substance than you planned, or for longer than intended
Repeated failed attempts to cut back or stop
Spending significant time obtaining, using, or recovering from a substance
Strong cravings that are difficult to ignore or resist
Failing to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home
Continuing to use despite relationship, social, or legal problems
Giving up activities you once cared about
Using in physically hazardous situations
Needing more of the substance to get the same effect
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you stop or reduce use
Using to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms
Feeling unable to function normally without the substance
Our Approach
Outpatient Care, Kept Confidential
Addiction is a complex brain condition, not a moral failing. Mountain View Health's outpatient programs combine individual and group therapy with medication when a prescriber decides it fits.
Speak With AdmissionsSkills-Based Therapy
The clinical team teaches CBT and DBT skills for cravings, relapse prevention, and distress tolerance.
Individualized Treatment Plans
Your care plan is built around your specific substance use history, life circumstances, and goals.
Confidential Care
Substance use disorder treatment records are protected by federal law, including HIPAA and, where it applies, 42 CFR Part 2.
What to Expect
Your Path Through Treatment
From the first call to ongoing support, here is what to expect at Mountain View Health.
Confidential Assessment
A clinical intake by phone or in person covers your substance use history, withdrawal risk, and life circumstances. There is no obligation, and the conversation guides which level of care fits.
Benefits Verification
Admissions verifies your specific coverage for PHP, IOP, and OP. You receive a written breakdown of what your plan covers before you commit to anything.
Medical Stability First (If Needed)
Mountain View Health does not provide detox. If withdrawal needs medical supervision, that care comes first elsewhere, and outpatient programming starts once you are medically stable.
Structured Programming (PHP / IOP / OP)
You enter the level of care that matches your clinical needs. PHP provides the most intensive structure; IOP and OP are designed around your work and family life. Your plan can step up or down between levels as you progress.
Stepping Down and Continuing Support
Recovery does not end when programming does. Your plan can step down to lighter outpatient care, and many people add peer support groups and community resources.
Benefits Verification
Free Verification.
No Obligation.
Benefits verification is free, carries no obligation, and starts from a secure form. Admissions explains what your plan covers so you know your next step.
How The Process Works
- 01
Secure Submission
Provide your basic policy info through our secure form. Submitting it is confidential and carries no obligation.
- 02
Admissions Review
Admissions checks what your plan covers for partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care.
- 03
Clear Guidance
If your plan can be run, a written breakdown usually arrives within 1 to 2 hours. It is not a guarantee of coverage.