Youth Yellow Pages: Alcohol & Drugs
“I’m addicted to heroin and I really want to get into
a detox program”
- 19 year old
When used in large amounts, over a long period of time, or in the wrong combination, alcohol or drugs can kill. Effects depend on the user’s body size and personality. Drugs are VERY unpredictable and their effects on the body differ from person to person. Some of the dangers of experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol are:
- Overdose
- Physical illness
- Accidents
- Use of impure or unknown drugs
- Addiction
- Problems with family, work, school, etc.
- Trouble with the law
- AIDS (if needles are shared)
- Death
ALCOHOL is a liquid drug. It is the most abused drug in the United States in all age groups. Alcohol is a depressant that slows a person’s heart rate and breathing and affects the part of the brain which controls mood and emotion.
FACTS:
- Games such as “chugging” (drinking large amount of alcohol in a short time) can kill you.
- Mixing alcohol with downers or other drugs is extremely dangerous. Wrong combinations can kill you.
- Drinking or using any drugs during pregnancy is extremely dangerous to the unborn baby.
- Drinking and driving can kill you and/or others.
CHECKLIST FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE This list of questions can help you determine if your use or someone else’s use of alcohol and/or drugs is a problem.
ANSWER “YES” OR “NO”.
DO YOU OR DOES SOMEONE YOU KNOW:
- Drink/do drugs because of problems?
- Drink/do drugs when mad at others?
- Find grades or work habits are starting to slip?
- Try to drink/do drugs less and fail?
- Drink/do drugs even when not meaning to?
- Drink/do drugs in the morning? Before school/work?
- Have blackouts (can’t remember periods of time)?
- Lie about drinking/drug use?
- Ever get in trouble because of drinking/drug use?
- Think it’s cool to get drunk or high?
If you answered “yes” to ANY of these questions, ASK FOR HELP!
Adolescent Medicine Substance Abuse Program
of Children's Hospital ............................................ 323-669-2463
M-F 8:30am-5pm.
General Clinic (323) 669-2153
High-Risk (HIV Patients) (323) 669-2390
Homeless/Pregnant Teens (323) 669-2503
Nateen (Teen Parents) (323) 669-5181
By appointment only. Individual therapy and outpatient groups for
ages 12-24. FREE program.
Al-Anon .................................................................. 888-425-2666
M-F 9am-5pm (Meeting times vary) www.al-anon.org
Los Angeles (888) 684-6444
National (800) 356-9996 or (800) 344-2666
Spanish (24-hour) (562) 948-2190
Alcohol Drug Helpline (24-hour) (800) 821-4357
Referrals nationwide: www.wellplace.com
12-step program for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group
Headquarters, Inc. ................................................. 800-344-2666
M-F 8am-6pm (Eastern time) www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mutual Support Line for Meetings (888) 425-2666
Mutual support group for family and friends of alcoholics.
Meeting information line.
Alateen................................................................... 818-760-7122
24 hr. recorded listing with www.al-anon.alateen.org
all phone numbers
L.A. (English) (213) 387-3158
M-F 9am-5pm call (818) 760-7122
L.A. (Spanish) (562) 948-2190
Meeting info only: (Toll free, English) (888) 684-6444
12-step programs for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics.
Alcoholicos Anonimos (Spanish) .......................... 323-735-2089
M-F 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Open Holidays.
Alcoholics Anonymous.......................................... 323-936-4343
24 hours www.lacoaa.org
Meeting information and literature.
Alcoholics Anonymous (RIVERSIDE)..................... 951-695-1535
Live hours: M-F 10am-5:30 pm, www.temeculacentraloffice.org
Sat. 9am-12 noon.
24 hour Hotline for referrals to Al-Anon and AA meetings within the
area. Information, literature available.
American Lung Association ...................................800-586-4872
M-F 8:30am-5pm www.lalung.org
Provides information & referrals to quit smoking on a national level.
Avalon-Carver Community Center .........................323-232-4391
M-F 9am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm www.avalon-carver.org
Individual and group substance abuse counseling. Parenting classes,
GED Prep, ESL classes, and Afterschool Academy.
Breathe California of Los Angeles .........................323-935-8050
M-F 8:30am.-5pm. www.breathela.org
Provides information & referrals to quit smoking.
Canyon Ridge Hospital, Chino (RIVERSIDE) ...........909-590-3700
24 hours, Inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services for 5-17
and adults. Voluntary and involuntary placements. FREE crisis
intervention and initial evaluation.
Club Live and Friday Night Live (RIVERSIDE) ........951-782-2419
Additional phone: (951) 782-5004
Peer program to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Provides information to clean and sober events.
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office, Inc .... 310-559-5833
24 hours www.ca.org or www.ca4la.org
(310) 216-4444 in Los Angeles and 1-800-347-8998
Information, referrals and printed literature.
Do It Now Foundation............................................ 323-465-3784
M-F; 9am-6pm www.doitnow.org
Individual & group drug & alcohol counseling for ages 18-21.
Drug Information Help or National Clearinghouse
for Alcohol and Drug Information (SAMHSA) ........800-729-6686
24 hours http://ncadi.samhsa.gov
Information on alcohol and other drugs. Treatment referrals.
Echo Malibu Treatment Center.............................. 800-780-3246
24 hours www.echomalibu.com
Additional phone: (310) 589-2090
12-step program for teens and their families. Offer individual and
group substance use counseling, plus other educational services.
Families Anonymous ............................................. 800-736-9805
M-F 10am-4pm; 24-hour recording www.familiesanonymous.org
12 step program for family and friends of people with drug, alcohol,
and behavior problems.
Heroin Hotline ........................................................ 800-662-4357
24 hours www.health.org
Info and referral to bilingual support groups and for in/out patient
treatment for heroin, cocaine, speed, and tobacco abuse. Crisis
intervention. Literature and local referrals.
I-ADARP (Inter-Agency Drug Abuse
Recovery Programs)............................... 818-994-7454
M-F 9am-6pm
Probation Department approved drug abuse counseling. UA Testing,
Youth Program. Sliding Fees.
Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program .. 818-285-1900
M-F 8am-5pm, no walk-ins. www.lapublichealth.org/adpa
Additional phone: (800) 564-6600
Substance abuse assessment and referral. (No counseling)
Marijuana Anonymous ...........................................800-766-6779
24 hours. www.marijuana-anonymous.org
L.A. (24 hours): (323) 964-2370
Valley (24 hours): (818) 759-9194
Orange County (714): 999-9409
Pasadena/Inland Empire: (626) 583-9582
Central Office: 1-800-766-6779
Recorded information. 12-step recovery program for those wanting to
quit smoking marijuana.
Nar-Anon/World Service Office..............................310-534-8188
M-Th 9am-5pm www.naranon.com
For family and friends of drug users. Visit website for Nar-ateen
meetings in your area.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Information Line .................................................... 818-773-9999
24 hours www.todayna.org AND/OR www.na.org
Additional phone: 1-800-TODAY-NA
Call to get a local meeting referral only.
Nicotine Anonymous ............................................. 800-642-0666
24 hour recording www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Additional phone: (415) 750-0328
Referrals to 12-step meetings and support group information.
Phoenix House ....................................................... 818-896-1121
Residential treatment program for www.phoenixhouse.org
substance abuse ages 13-17 year olds.
Relapse Prevention Center.................................... 800-662-4357
24 hours www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Information and referrals to substance abuse programs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) ...................... 800-729-6686
M-F 8am-12am www.samhsa.gov
Referrals to mental health clinics and substance abuse providers.
Provide information on Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse.
Tarzana Treatment Centers ................................... 800-996-1051
24-hour Hotline (818) 996-1051 www.tarzanatc.org
Chemical dependency treatment, counseling, mentoring program,
vocational training. Check website for location near you.
Thelma McMillen Center for Chemical
Dependency Treatment ......................................... 310-257-5760
24 hours www.torrancememorial.org/tmcmillen.htm
Serves teens ages 13-17 with substance abuse and related issues
using therapy, drug testing, support groups and education.
Victory Foundation ................................................ 818-842-9446
M-F 8:30am-5pm; after hours and Sat. by appointments only.
Alcohol/Drug Screening; Interventions; Individual and family
substance abuse counseling and outpatient services for ages
12- Adults; On-Site Drug Testing; Relapse Prevention Education and
Outreaches. Services in English, Russian and Spanish. Sliding fees.
Youth Service Center (RIVERSIDE) ........................ 951-683-5193
M-Th 8am-9:30pm; F 9am-5pm www.wyliecenter.org
Substance abuse and family counseling, crisis intervention including
assessments for suicide and child abuse; parenting; occupational
physical therapy; speech therapy; and integration therapy.
Related websites:
www.acde.org
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
www.arf.org/isd/info.html
www.drugfreeamerica.org
ncadi.samhsa.gov
www.lacoaa.org
www.nida.nih.gov
www.stopdrugs.org
www.teamchallenge.com
www.youthpower.org (for girls ages 9-13)
What's New
Check our news about our events and fundraisers!
Click here!!!
Member Login
Join our community! Get access to the message board and private messaging. If you are not a member yet, click here to register.
Log in hereChat
Donate
Help us help teens! Please consider making a donation to TEEN LINE. We greatly appreciate your support.
DONATE