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.
ALCOHOL 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!
Drugs & Alcohol Resources
888-425-2666Al-Anon Family Groups
M-F 9am-5pm (Meeting times vary)
Website: 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
800-344-2666Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
M-F 8am-6pm (Eastern time)
Website: 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.
888-684-6444Alateen
24 hr. recorded listing
Website: 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.
323-735-2089Alcoholicos Anonimos (Spanish)
M-F 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Open Holidays.
800-923-8722Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hours
Website: www.lacoaa.org
Meeting information and literature.
951-695-1535Alcoholics Anonymous (RIVERSIDE)
Live hours: M-F 10am-5:30 pm; Sat. 9am-12 noon.
Website: www.temeculacentraloffice.org
24 hour Hotline for referrals to Al-Anon and AA meetings within the area. Information, literature available.
661-729-2867Antelope Valley Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
M-T, Th-F 9am-5:30pm, W 9:30am-6pm
Website: www.avalon-carver.org
Individual, group and family counseling; drug and alcohol treatment, prevention and intervention. Sliding scale, low cost and free for those who qualify.
323-232-4391Avalon-Carver Community Center
M-F 9am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm
Website: www.avalon-carver.org
Individual and group substance abuse counseling. Parenting classes, GED Prep, ESL classes, and Afterschool Academy.
323-935-8050Breathe California of Los Angeles
M-F 8am-5pm
Website: www.breathela.org
Provides information & referrals to quit smoking.
909-590-3700Canyon Ridge Hospital, Chino (RIVERSIDE)
24 hours
Inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services for 5-17 and adults. Voluntary and involuntary placements. FREE crisis intervention and initial evaluation.
951-782-5004Club Live and Friday Night Live (RIVERSIDE)
M-F 8am-5pm
Website: www.fridaynightlive.org
Additional phone: (951)782-5004
Peer program to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Provides information to clean and sober events.
310-559-5833Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office, Inc
24 hours
Website: www.ca.org or www.ca4la.org
(310) 216-4444 in Los Angeles and 1-800-347-8998
Information, referrals and printed literature.
323-465-3784Do It Now Foundation
M-F; 9am-5pm
Website: www.doitnow.org
Individual & group drug & alcohol counseling for ages 18-21.
800-729-6686Drug Information Help or National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (SAMHSA)
24 hours
Website: ncadi.samhsa.gov
Information on alcohol and other drugs. Treatment referrals.
800-780-3246Echo Malibu Treatment Center
24 hours
Website: 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.
800-736-9805Families Anonymous
M,W,F 10am-4:30pm; 24-hour recording
Website: www.familiesanonymous.org
12 step program for family and friends of people with drug, alcohol, and behavior problems.
800-662-4357Heroin Hotline
24 hours
Website: 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.
818-994-7454I-ADARP (Inter-Agency Drug Abuse Recovery Programs)
M-F 9am-6pm
Probation Department approved drug abuse counseling. UA Testing, Youth Program. Sliding Fees.
818-285-1900Los Angeles County Alcohol and Drug Program Administration
M-F 8am-5pm, no walk-ins.
Website: www.lapublichealth.org/adpa
Additional phone: (800) 564-6600
Substance abuse assessment and referral. (No counseling)
800-766-6779Marijuana Anonymous
24 hours
Website: 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.
310-715-2020Masada Homes
M-F 9am-5pm
Substance abuse counseling, co-occurring disorder services, and mental health services.
951-683-6596MFI Recovery Center
M-Sat hours vary
Website: www.mfirecovery.com
Outpatient substance abuse treatment and education programs for teens and their families. Program includes relapse prevention and anger management.
310-534-8188Nar-Anon/World Service Office
M-Th 8am-5pm
Website: www.naranon.com
For family and friends of drug users. Visit website for Nar-ateen meetings in your area.
818-773-9999Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Information Line
24 hours
Website: www.todayna.org AND/OR www.na.org
Additional phone: 1-800-TODAY-NA
Call to get a local meeting referral only.
800-642-0666Nicotine Anonymous
24 hour recording
Website: www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Additional phone: (415) 750-0328
Referrals to 12-step meetings and support group information.
310-706-0200Noble Heart Services
M-Th 9am-7pm; F 9am-4pm; Sat 8am-2pm by appt
Anger management, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, parenting, and domestic violence support.
562-489-4571Options for Hope, Inc.
T, Th 9am-9pm
Professional therapy for alcohol and drugs, child abuse, cutting and self-injury, depression, anxiety, and family problems.
818-686-3000Phoenix House
Website: www.phoenixhouse.org
Additional phone 818-896-1121.
Residential treatment program for substance abuse ages 13-17 year olds.
888-425-2666Rebecca's House
M-F 9am-5pm;
Website: www.rebeccashouse.org
Programs and counseling for eating disorders as well as drug and alcohol abuse.
800-662-4357Relapse Prevention Center
24 hours
Website: www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Information and referrals to substance abuse programs.
877-249-1336Savings Teens: In Crisis Collaborative
M-F 8am-12am
Website: www.savingsteens.org
Services to assist troubled teens and their families struggling with substance abuse and other emotional issues.
800-729-6686Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
M-F 8am-12am
Website: www.samhsa.gov
Referrals to mental health clinics and substance abuse providers.
Provide information on Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse.
323-361-2463Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
M-F 8am-7pm
Free services for youth 10-24 and families dealing with drug and alcohol problems. Youth can be seen alone and sessions are confidential.
800-996-1051Tarzana Treatment Centers
24-hour Hotline (818) 996-1051
Website: www.tarzanatc.org
Chemical dependency treatment, counseling, mentoring program, vocational training. Check website for location near you.
310-257-5760Thelma McMillen Center for Chemical Dependency Treatment
24 hours
Website: www.torrancememorial.org/tmcmillen.htm
Serves teens ages 13-17 with substance abuse and related issues using therapy, drug testing, support groups and education.
818-842-9446Victory Foundation
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.
951-683-5193Youth Service Center (RIVERSIDE)
M-Th 8am-9:30pm; F 9am-5pm
Website: 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.
