Jeff Swem, SUDCC

Jeff Swem, SUDCC, is a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor and the Director of Operations at Coastal Detox of Southern California. He holds an Associate’s in Science and Certification in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies from San Diego City College.

Jeff has 6 years of continuous sobriety and is active in the San Diego Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community. Jeff struggled with substance abuse from a young age and endured some harrowing, near-death experiences before “settling down” into a career as a professional beer brewer. It was during the COVID outbreak that he surrendered to his higher power and made the choice to get sober for good.

After completing an inpatient rehab program and IOP aftercare, Jeff quit the brewing industry and pivoted to become a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor so he could surround himself with a caring and supportive sober community and help others who struggle with addiction by leading through example and sharing his personal experience.

Born and raised in San Diego, Jeff is married to his wife of 25 years. They have a son and daughter together, and thanks to the 12 Steps and a successful career at Coastal Detox, Jeff is able to be fully present for them every day, be a positive role model, and show them how it is possible to thrive in recovery.

Under the leadership of Jeff Swem, SUDCC, Coastal Detox’s program operations are built on consistency, accountability, and compassionate care. Jeff’s extensive experience in addiction treatment ensures that every aspect of the patient journey—from the first day of admission through medical detox and residential addiction treatment—is coordinated with precision and purpose. By fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and operational excellence, he helps ensure that every patient receives a seamless, high-quality experience while supporting staff in delivering evidence-based, person-centered care every day.