Facts

  • The most typical marijuana users among high school aged youth in the U.S. are teenagers who have average grades in the B to C range or lower.
  • LSD "Flashbacks" are spontaneous and unpredictable replays of a LSD trip, which may happen at any point after the initial effects of the drug has worn off.
  • While overall drug use in the U.S. dropped sharply through the Eighties, heroin use has remained relatively stable.
  • Older adults reach higher blood levels of alcohol even when drinking commensurate amounts as younger people.

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Drug Rehab in California

There are various kinds of substances of abuse that individuals can develop an addiction to in California. Illegal street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also become a serious problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of drug use and abuse are on the rise, so are rates of people needing and looking for effective help.

Drug and Alcohol treatment programs in California can help people by not only helping them to abstain from using drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. When the physical aspect of addiction is handled, substance abuse counselors will help individuals uncover the reasons of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and temptations in the future. When one tries to stop drug use on their own without help, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not give in to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug treatment facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is essential for individuals to know that help does exist, and there is a way out of the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to reveal and resolve the factors in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then learning new solutions and coping skills to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehabilitation programs only work on the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their psychological and emotional ties to drugs. A drug detoxification facility or short term drug treatment center for example generally only helps addicts overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. However, there is much more to tackle if one wants to remain drug-free and be able to do so with confidence and resolve. This is why it is important that individuals choose the proper kind of drug rehabilitation facility that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other treatment methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because approaching addiction in this way is confirmed to be the most effective drug treatment approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehab program in California. There are many reasons why these types of drug rehabs offer the most superior treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug rehab facility will provide the best results when the person can fully involve themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment facilities typically don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not fully able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug treatment atmosphere this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional factor which is often a predictor of whether or not a person will find success by way of treatment at a drug rehab in California is the length of time they remain in treatment. It has been verified time and time again that results will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one critical issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the particular person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not everyone has the same troubles to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will guarantee that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab approach, and permits each individual to take the time to tackle all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you know in California is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, speak with a substance abuse counselor right away. Uncover which drug rehabilitation facilities are located in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in California:
  • Muir Wood Adolescent and
    1733 Skillman Lane Petaluma California, 94952
  • Casa Vallejo
    3467 Edgewater Place Vallejo CA., 94591
  • Change Lanes
    43845 10th Street West Lancaster CA., 93534
  • Inland Behavioral and Health Servs Inc
    1963 North E Street San Bernardino California, 92405
  • Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc
    5825 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles California, 90036
  • Clinica Monsenor Oscar A Romero
    2032 Marengo Street Los Angeles CA., 90033
  • Horizon Services
    650 South Bascom Avenue San Jose CA., 95128
  • Mexican American Addiction Program Inc
    3612 Madison Avenue North Highlands California, 95660
  • Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
    1133 Coloma Way Roseville California, 95661
  • Addiction Research and Treatment Inc
    1313 Cutting Boulevard Richmond CA., 94804
  • Casa Treatment Center
    175 North Oak Knoll Avenue Pasadena CA., 91101
  • Bridges to Recovery I
    1460 San Remo Drive Pacific Palisades California, 90272
  • Jewish Family and Childrens Services
    1710 Scott Street San Francisco California, 94115
  • Redeemed Recovery Services
    844 Butte Street Redding CA., 96001
  • Marin Outpatient and Recovery Services
    710 C Street San Rafael CA., 94901
  • Pasadena High Road Program
    700 South Arroyo Parkway Pasadena California, 91105
  • Bienestar Human Services
    8134 Van Nuys Boulevard Panorama City California, 91402
  • Riverside San Bernardino County
    66735 Martinez Road Thermal CA., 92274
  • Southern California Hosp Culver City
    3828 Delmas Terrace Culver City CA., 90232
  • Orange County Healthcare Agency
    5 Mareblu Street Aliso Viejo California, 92656
  • Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
    1825 East Thelborn Street West Covina California, 91791
  • Long Beach VAMC
    12453 Lewis Street Garden Grove CA., 92840
  • Western Pacific Med Corp
    9462 Van Nuys Boulevard Panorama City CA., 91402
  • MedMark Treatment Centers
    795 Fletcher Lane Hayward California, 94544
  • Pine Tree Gardens
    212 I Street Davis California, 95616
  • Bayview Behavioral Health Campus
    330 Moss Street Chula Vista CA., 91911
  • High Road Program
    3579 Arlington Avenue Riverside CA., 92506
  • Anka Behavioral Health Inc
    1515 Market Avenue San Pablo California, 94806
  • Able to Change Recovery Inc
    28522 Avenida Placida San Juan Capistrano California, 92675
  • Community Behavioral Health Services
    1380 Howard Street San Francisco CA., 94103
  • County of Orange Healthcare Agency
    2035 East Ball Road Anaheim CA., 92806
  • Solutions for Recovery
    3928 Illinois Street San Diego California, 92104
  • Solano County Mental Health
    355 Tuolumne Street Vallejo California, 94590
  • Northern California Treatment Services
    3114 Myers Street Oroville CA., 95966
  • Inland Valley Recovery Services
    939 North D Street San Bernardino CA., 92410
  • Tenderloin OP Clinic
    815 Hyde Street San Francisco California, 94109
  • Western Pacific Med Corp
    955 East Thompson Boulevard Ventura California, 93001
  • Sunset Mental Health Services
    1990 41st Avenue San Francisco CA., 94116
  • Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
    12821 Victory Boulevard North Hollywood CA., 91606
  • Kaiser Permanente
    3551 Whipple Road Union City California, 94587
  • Portals House Inc Portals Community
    3881 South Western Avenue Los Angeles California, 90062
  • Cottage Outpatient Center
    1035 Peach Street San Luis Obispo CA., 93401
  • Adolescent Treatment Centers Inc
    390 40th Street Oakland CA., 94609
  • Carolyn E Wylie Center for Children
    4164 Brockton Avenue Riverside California, 92501
  • David and Margaret
    1350 Third Street La Verne California, 91750