How long is the program at North Star Recovery Coaching?

The typical program length is 30 day. Duration varies based on individual assessment.

How do I start treatment?

Call (833) 567-5838 for a free consultation. Our team verifies insurance, explains options, and guides admission.

Does insurance cover treatment here?

Most major insurance plans cover treatment. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

North Star Recovery Coaching

Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About North Star Recovery Coaching

Location: Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
Therapies: Life Skills, Motivational Interviewing
Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About North Star Recovery Coaching

North Star Recovery Coaching is a physician-owned and operated practice led by certified international Master Addictions Coach Dr. Kenneth Markowitz. He offers personalized recovery coaching for individuals recovering from substance addictions as well as process addictions such as gambling, gaming, food, or work addictions . Coaches guide clients in building and implementing action-oriented recovery plans, focusing on sustained sobriety, life re‑direction, and goal achievement.
What sets North Star apart is its medical grounding along with coaching professionalism. As a physician-run service, North Star integrates holistic addiction knowledge with motivational coaching, emphasizing collaboration with clients’ broader treatment teams to maximize recovery success. Additionally, North Star extends its support to families and relationship partners, offering help in navigating addiction’s impact on loved ones, and addressing betrayal trauma and recovery reconciliation

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like North Star Recovery Coaching provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Loved Ones

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification

Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Private for-profit organization

State department of health The Joint Commission

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Smoking not permitted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Female Male

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish

Vaping not permitted

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at North Star Recovery Coaching

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Life Skills and Motivational Interviewing, typically 30 day.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

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Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. North Star Recovery Coaching works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007

(908) 242-6233

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Quick Facts

Program	30 day
Focus	This center treats substance u...
Insurance	24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Therapies & Methods

Life Skills Motivational Interviewing

Treatment Philosophy

Holistic Strengths-Based Wellness

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Marijuana Synthetic Drugs

Insurance Accepted

North Star Recovery Coaching works with 24 insurance providers.

Aetna Anthem BlueCross BlueShield Bright Health CareFirst Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna ComPsych GuideWell HealthNet HealthPartners Highmark Humana ITU Funds Intermountain Healthcare Kaiser Permanente MHN Medicaid Medicare Optum Oscar Tricare Tufts Health United Healthcare

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Frequently Asked Questions

North Star Recovery Coaching accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

North Star Recovery Coaching offers comprehensive treatment, with therapies including Life Skills, Motivational Interviewing. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

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Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 day. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.