"Thank you all. I love you Miramar and I thank god that our paths crossed! Miramar is the only program that was successful, after six previous tries. The staff handled me with kid gloves and made me feel at home, even when I didn't like myself. You saved my life." — Laura
"The small size of the program and the ratio of staff to clients made for an intimate setting where my recovery could really happen. The setting allowed me as an individual to open up emotionally and feel comfortable about doing so. Being able to customize my treatment, based on my specific needs, played a huge role in the progress I was able to make in my recovery, as well as a person." — Brad
"I want to thank you and the entire staff and support system at Miramar for taking such good care of my sister. On behalf of my entire family, we want you all to understand that your patience and kindness and success with her stretches further than you can see... Thank you, again and again, from the bottom of our hearts." — Michelle's Family
"The Miramar Treatment Program was a life-changing experience for me. To be able to heal in such a beautiful environment, with such a terrific treatment team, was so amazingly positive. I have found my true self, again. I thank you and my family thanks you for helping me become the person I was meant to be." — Terri
A Refuge of Hope and Healing
We understand that finding the right treatment for drug and alcohol abuse and dual diagnosis issues can be overwhelming. You have come to the right place. We can help! At Miramar Drug Rehabilitation and Residential Treatment Center, we provide solutions and healing to those affected by drug and alcohol addiction and dual diagnosis disorders. You or your loved one can become completely free from drug or alcohol addiction - every day we witness the miracle of recovery in the lives of our clients, as their physical health improves almost immediately, their debilitating mental and emotional issues are addressed and resolved, their damaged relationships mend, and pursuing their life-long dreams becomes a reality. The miracle of recovery becomes manifest in their lives through our comprehensive and exclusive drug rehab, alcohol rehab, and dual diagnosis treatment.
A Team of Treatment Professionals
The Miramar clinical team of Psychiatrists, Addiction Medicine Physicians, Psychologists, PhD and Masters level therapists, as well as other adjunctive therapists is unparalleled in the treatment field. The focus of our program curriculum is extensive, individual therapy. We combine that with other proven and progressive treatment approaches to chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment.
Our psychologists and other therapists focus on uncovering, addressing, and resolving the deeper underlying psychological and emotional issues that most often are the cause addictive behavior. Once these issues are resolved, freedom from addiction and subsequent full recovery become a reality, while the potential for future relapse decreases, dramatically. This is our treatment goal and commitment to every client.
At Miramar Recovery, we hold ourselves to a far higher standard of care and successful outcome results for our clients. We have created a chemical addiction and dual diagnosis treatment program that is not found anywhere else. Our expert staff, comprehensive treatment protocols, and world-class treatment facilities and healing environment are the difference.
Our commitment is simply this - those who fully participate in our comprehensive treatment program can and should expect a future of freedom from chemical dependency, as well as a miraculous improvement in any dual diagnosis issues they may have, for the rest of their lives.
Featured Treatment Team Members
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Benjamin Kaneaiakala III, BSB/M, MBA
Mr. Kaneaiakala has been working in the field of substance abuse and mental health for 21 years as a substance abuse counselor and administrator of addiction treatment programs. He is currently in his 4th year of a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership (DM) degree. With 21 years of substance abuse treatment experience, Ben is among the most qualified in the treatment field, today, providing unparalleled leadership, management, and consultation to treatment teams and the clients they serve. He is passionate about helping people attain the quality of life they desire.
Addiction Psychiatrist
Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, DO
Dr. Valeh Karimkhani is a psychiatrist, who specializes in Addiction Psychiatry. She is equally expert in the treatment of substance abuse Co-Occurring Disorders, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, among others. After completing her medical/psychiatric education in Texas, Dr. Karimkhani became a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado. She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Addictionologist
Dr. Kenneth Gheysar, MD
Dr. Gheysar, is an addiction medicine specialist, certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASA M). Dr. Gheysar holds medical degrees, with honors, from U.C.L.A. and U.C.I., and a residency at U.S.C. He has over 12 years of specialized experience in treating patients with addictions and other related illnesses.
Primary Substance Abuse Counselor / Case Manager
John Mallett, CATC
John Mallett has over 16 years of addiction counseling experience. He is a graduate of Saddleback College Drug and Alcohol Studies. John is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor with the State Of California and a member of the California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators