Asian American Drug Abuse Program
About Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Asian American Drug Abuse Program is a non-profit treatment provider in Gardena, California, accredited by CARF. It provides intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient care. The center runs programs for adolescents, young adults, adult women and pregnant/postpartum women. It accepts Medicaid, and offers services in Spanish, Other languages (excluding Spanish) and Tagalog.
Everything below is reported to SAMHSA's federal treatment locator, checked July 2026. Directory records can lag real life — call before you go to confirm the center is still operating and can treat your situation. We list what we can verify and don't publish insurers or prices we haven't confirmed, even where other directories do.
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Frequently asked questions about Asian American Drug Abuse Program
Answered from this center's own federal listing — not from marketing copy.
Asian American Drug Abuse Program appears in SAMHSA's federal treatment locator, the U.S. government's official directory of licensed substance-use providers, and reports the following credentials: CARF and State-licensed. You can verify this yourself at findtreatment.gov — we are not affiliated with this center and are not paid by it.
According to its federal listing, Asian American Drug Abuse Program accepts Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and self-payment. Coverage details change, so confirm with the center at 310-768-8018 before you rely on it.
We don't publish prices, because no directory can quote you an accurate one — the real cost depends on your coverage, the level of care, and how long you stay. What we can tell you is that Asian American Drug Abuse Program reports free or low-cost options and accepts Medicaid, so a lack of money is not automatically a closed door. Ask them directly what you would pay.
Asian American Drug Abuse Program reports offering IOP and Outpatient care. The right level depends on how severe your use is and whether withdrawal needs medical supervision — alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal in particular can be dangerous without it.
Its listed treatment approaches include anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management and motivational interviewing are what research consistently supports — it's fair to ask any center which of these it actually practices.
Yes — Asian American Drug Abuse Program reports dedicated programming for veterans. Veterans may also be eligible for VA-funded substance-use treatment, which is worth checking alongside this center.
Yes — Asian American Drug Abuse Program reports a program for pregnant or postpartum women. Pregnancy makes withdrawal management a medical priority rather than something to tough out alone, so call them before stopping any substance abruptly.
Yes — Asian American Drug Abuse Program accepts Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults and Seniors. Adolescent treatment usually looks different from adult treatment: more family involvement, schooling, and attention to co-occurring issues like anxiety or ADHD.
Asian American Drug Abuse Program reports providing services in Spanish, Other languages (excluding Spanish) and Tagalog. If language is a barrier for you or a family member, ask when you call — it changes how much of the treatment actually lands.