Xanax Rehab · San Diego County
Xanax Rehab in San Diego
Xanax can be hard to stop, even when a doctor first prescribed it. Our outpatient team supports you with therapy, psychiatric care and a plan, while you live at home.
Clinically reviewed by Mike Gallagher, LPCC, Clinical Director · Last reviewed November 2026
Free and confidential. Admissions answers 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
Is Xanax Rehab Right for You?
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine, a medication often used for anxiety and panic. Stopping suddenly can be risky, so please don’t quit on your own. Call us and we’ll help you with the safest next step.
Xanax rehab is usually a good fit if
- You take Xanax or another benzodiazepine more often or in larger amounts than prescribed
- You feel you can't get through the day, or sleep, without it
- You started it for anxiety or panic, and now it feels like a problem of its own
- You mix it with alcohol or other substances
- You need treatment that works around a job, school or family
Another path may fit better if
Where Xanax Rehab Happens
Xanax rehab at Shoreline is outpatient, in person and online. Many people move between levels of care as they get more stable.
Not Sure What to Do About Your Xanax?
Please don’t stop on your own. Tell our admissions team what’s going on, and we’ll talk through next steps and check your benefits in the same call.
What You'll Work On in Xanax Rehab
Many people start Xanax to calm anxiety or sleep, and the original problem is still there under the dependence. Treatment looks at both.
Understanding Your Use
Look at how and why you take it, without blame.
Managing Anxiety and Panic
Learn skills for anxiety, panic and racing thoughts that don’t depend on a pill.
Better Sleep Habits
Build routines that support rest.
Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric evaluation, psychiatry sessions and medication management when you need them.
A Relapse Prevention Plan
Leave with a plan for hard days and support lined up after treatment.
Therapies We Use in Xanax Rehab
Your week mixes group therapy, one-on-one sessions with your therapist and, when it helps, family sessions.
How to Start Xanax Rehab
Call or Send the Form
Admissions answers 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. Calls are confidential.
We Check Your Benefits
We verify your insurance before you start, so you know what’s covered.
Clinical Assessment
We learn about your use, your mental health and your goals, and recommend a level of care. If you need detox first, we’ll refer you to a licensed provider.
Your Treatment Plan
Your therapist and psychiatric providers build a plan around your anxiety, your use and your week.
Start Treatment
Meet your group and your therapist, and begin.
Ask Before You Make Changes
Most people don’t feel ready when they call. That’s okay. We’ll answer your questions and check your benefits, with no pressure to decide anything today.
Insurance for Xanax Rehab
In network with
- HealthNet
- Tricare
- Anthem
We also accept most other private insurance plans out of network. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. Admissions checks your benefits before you start.
Our San Diego County Treatment Center
Shoreline has one treatment center, in North County San Diego. People come to us from across San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos and Escondido.
Shoreline Recovery Center
183 Calle Magdalena, Suite 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
Admissions: 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week
Areas we serve
One Rehab Center Serving All of San Diego County
Shoreline Recovery Center serves adults across San Diego County, from Oceanside and Carlsbad to La Jolla and the city of San Diego. In-person sessions take place at our outpatient center, and our Virtual IOP brings the program to you online.
Open in Google MapsQuestions About Xanax Rehab
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, our admissions team is a call away.

Clinically reviewed by
Mike Gallagher, LPCC
Clinical Director, Shoreline Recovery Center
Last reviewed November 2026
Is it safe to stop Xanax on my own?
It can be risky. Stopping suddenly after regular use can cause serious withdrawal symptoms, so please don’t quit on your own. Talk with a doctor, or call us and we help you work out the safest next step.
Do you offer detox?
No. Shoreline provides outpatient care and doesn’t offer detox or withdrawal management. If you need to withdraw under medical care first, our admissions team refers you to a licensed detox provider and helps you transition into our program afterward.
Can I get help if my doctor prescribed Xanax?
Yes. Dependence can develop even when you take a medication as prescribed, and there’s no shame in it. Please don’t change your dose without talking to your prescriber. Our team can help you with the next step.
What does Xanax rehab involve?
You attend group and individual therapy, and you can see our psychiatric providers when you need them. Treatment works on the anxiety, panic or sleep problems that often sit underneath, and on a plan to prevent relapse.
How long does Xanax rehab last?
It depends on your needs and your progress. Your therapist reviews your plan with you as you go and helps you step down to lighter support when you’re ready.
Does insurance cover Xanax rehab at Shoreline?
We’re in network with HealthNet, Tricare and Anthem, and we accept most other private plans out of network. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. We verify your benefits before you start at no cost, so you know your coverage up front.
What if I started Xanax for anxiety?
That’s very common. Our team treats substance use and anxiety together, so you’re not left with the original problem once the dependence is addressed. Therapy builds other ways to handle anxiety and panic.
Is there Xanax rehab near Carlsbad and North County San Diego?
Yes. Shoreline is at 183 Calle Magdalena, Suite 101 in Encinitas, and we serve adults across San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, Solana Beach, Del Mar, San Marcos and Escondido. If getting here is hard, Virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in California.
Ready to Talk About Xanax Rehab?
One call answers your questions and checks your benefits. Free, confidential and no pressure.