Addiction Medicine and Recovery Support in Newport Beach
Addiction medicine is a medical field focused on diagnosing and treating substance use disorders using evidence-based medical and behavioral interventions. At TapRoot Healing, we provide structured outpatient addiction treatment for individuals throughout Orange County seeking safe, physician-guided care.
Addiction services are led by Dr. Atul Grover, MD, FASAM, FASA, a physician specializing in Addiction Medicine and Mental Health. Susannah Rogers, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric support as well as independently sees patients for addiction.
Who We Help
We work with individuals who want to:
• Stop alcohol or drug use safely
• Reduce substance use with medical supervision
• Transition off opioids or benzodiazepines
• Stabilize after relapse
• Explore harm reduction rather than abstinence-only models
We treat substance use involving:
• Alcohol use disorder including daily drinking and binge drinking
• Opioid use including prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl
• Suboxone and buprenorphine management or tapering
• Benzodiazepine dependence including Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Valium
• Stimulants such as Adderall misuse, cocaine, and methamphetamine
• Cannabis dependence including high-potency THC
• Kratom 7-OH dependence
• Nicotine and vaping
We serve patients in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, and surrounding Orange County communities.
Our Services
Outpatient Detox and Withdrawal Management
Outpatient detox allows certain individuals to withdraw from alcohol or other substances safely without entering residential rehabilitation.
Under medical supervision, we provide:
• Comprehensive medical assessment
• Withdrawal risk evaluation
• Medication support when appropriate
• Ongoing monitoring
• Clear safety planning
Not all substances or medical histories qualify for outpatient detox. Eligibility is determined through structured evaluation. When inpatient detox is medically necessary, we coordinate with trusted programs in Orange County to ensure continuity of care.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication Assisted Treatment combines FDA-approved medications with structured medical oversight to reduce cravings, stabilize brain chemistry, and lower relapse risk.
We provide Suboxone treatment in Newport Beach, including buprenorphine induction, stabilization, and maintenance for opioid use disorder under physician supervision.
Treatment options may include:
Suboxone and Buprenorphine Treatment
Induction and maintenance provided by a qualified buprenorphine provider with ongoing monitoring.
Naltrexone and Vivitrol
Oral and injectable options that reduce alcohol and opioid cravings.
Safe Benzodiazepine Tapering
Gradual, physician-guided tapering plans designed to reduce withdrawal complications.
Medication is most effective when combined with structured medical follow-up and behavioral support.
Harm Reduction and Long-Term Recovery Planning
Recovery looks different for each individual.
Our approach may include:
• Abstinence-based recovery
• Moderation strategies when clinically appropriate
• Craving management
• Relapse prevention planning
• Physician-guided long-term recovery mapping
• Family education and support
We focus on stabilizing the nervous system, reducing medical risk, and supporting sustainable change rather than short-term crisis intervention alone.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your initial visit includes:
• Comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment
• Detailed substance use history review
• Evaluation of withdrawal risk
• Discussion of goals and readiness
• Personalized treatment plan
Follow-up visits are conducted in person at our Newport Beach office. Select follow-up appointments may be available by phone when clinically appropriate.
We accept many insurance plans and review coverage details during scheduling.