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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

323-933-9022 AADAP- Olympic Academy

24 hours/7days a week
Website: www.aadapinc.org
Youth residential treatment for substance abuse ages 14-17 1/2.

951-682-2531Advanced Professional Counseling Services

M-F 9am-9pm
Counseling for children and teens, adults and families, alcohol and drug counseling for families. Children of ADD/ADHD, anger management, self-esteem, and children of divorce.

888-684-6444Al-Anon Family Groups

M-F 9am-5pm (Meeting times vary)
Website: www.al-anon.org

Additional Phone: (818) 760-7122
12-step program for teen relatives and friends of alcoholics.

888-425-2666Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

M-F 8am-6pm (Eastern time)
Website: www.al-anon.alateen.org
Mutual support group for family and friends of alcoholics.
Meeting information line.

888-684-6444 Alateen

24 hr. recorded- listing with all phone numbers and information
Website: www.al-anon.alateen.org
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.

323-750-2039 Alcoholicos Anonimos (Spanish)

M-F 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-3pm; Open Holidays, Closed on Sun.

800-923-8722 Alcoholics Anonymous (Los Angeles)

M-F 8am-7:30pm; S-Sun Holidays 9am-4:30pm
Website: aa.org
Meeting information and literature.

800-548-8252American Lung Association

M-F 8:30am-5pm
Website: www.lung.org
Provides information & referrals to quit smoking on a national level.

661-948-5046 Antelope Valley Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency

M-F 9am-5:00pm
Individual, group and family counseling; drug and alcohol treatment, prevention and intervention. Sliding scale, low cost and free for those who qualify.

323-232-4391 Avalon-Carver Community Center

M-F 9am-4pm; Sat 8am-2pm
Website: www.avalon-carver.org
Individual and group substance abuse counseling. Parenting classes, GED Prep, ESL classes, and Afterschool Academy. Outpatient care is available as well.

909-590-3700 Canyon 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.

951-683-5193 Carolyn E. Whylie Center for Children, Youth, & Families

M-Th 8am-9am; F 8am-5pm
Website: www.wyliecenter.org
Substance abuse and family counseling, individual counseling, crisis intervention including assessments for suicdie and child abuse; parenting; occupation physical therapy; speech therapy; and integration therapy.

530-219-2950 Club Live and Friday Night Live (RIVERSIDE)

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Peer program to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
Provides information to clean and sober events.

310-559-5833 Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office, Inc

24 hours
Also, (310) 216-4444 in Los Angeles and 1-800-347-8998
Website: www.ca.org or www.ca4la.org
Information, referrals, and printed literature.

909-596-5921David & Margaret Youth and Family Services

24 hour number                                                                                                     
Website: www.thehealinghousela.com
Residential and outpatient treatment program for self-injury, eating disorders, internet addiction, and substance abuse.

480-736-0599 Do It Now Foundation

M-F 9am-5pm
Website: www.doitnow.org
Provides information on drugs, alcohol, sexuality, and other behavioral health topics.

800-736-9805 Families Anonymous

M,W,F 10:00am-4:30pm; 24-hour recording
Website: www.familiesanonymous.org
12 step program for family and friends of people with drug, alcohol, and behavior problems.

562-436-3358 Family Service – Downtown Long Beach

M-Th 9am-6pm, F 1pm-8pm, Sat. 9am-2pm
Website: www.familyservicecares.org www.familyservicelongbeach.org
Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment; Parenting Classes, Individual and Group Counseling.
*see “counseling-Long Beach” for update

626-299-4193 L.A. County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control

M-F 8am-5pm, no walk-ins.
Website: www.lapublichealth.org/adpa
To find alcohol and drug treatment in LA County, call 800-564-6600.

800-766-6779 Marijuana Anonymous

24 hours
Valley (24 hours): (818) 759-9194
Orange County: (714): 999-9409
Website: www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Recorded information. 12-step recovery program for those wanting to quit smoking marijuana.
*Not a treatment center; the website has information on local meetings.

310-715-2020 Masada Homes

M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: www.masadahomes.org
Substance abuse counseling, co-occurring disorder services, and mental health services. FSP & wraparound.

800-923-5634 MFI Recovery Center

M-Sat hours vary
Website: www.mfirecovery.com
Outpatient substance abuse treatment and education programs & therapy (for teens and their families.) Program includes relapse prevention and anger management.

818-773-9999 Narcotics Anonymous (NA)/World Service Office

M-Th 8am-5pm
Website: www.na.org
Offers recovery to drug addicts as well as peer support. Visit website for meetings in your area.

(800) 784-6776National Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Information Center

24 hours
Website: www.addictioncareoptions.com
Free services. Hotline as well as online chat. Gives information about alcohol and drug dependency as well as treatment options.

800-662-4357 National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSIA)

24 hour hotline
Website: www.samhsa.gov
Treatment and referral line for drug abuse/mental illness. Gives local referrals to callers. Spanish & English.

877-879-6422 Nicotine Anonymous

24 hour recording
Website: www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Referrals to 12-step meetings and support group information.

877-335-4673 Noble 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.

800-378-3000 Phoenix House

Website: www.phoenixhouse.org
Residential treatment program for substance abuse. line provides locations for local “‘Phoenix Houses”

800-711-2062Rebecca’s House

M-F 9am-6pm
Website: www.rebeccashouse.org
Programs and counseling for eating disorders as well as drug and alcohol abuse.

877-249-1336 Saving Teens: In Crisis Collaborative

Website: www.savingteens.org
Services to assist troubled teens and their families struggling with substance abuse and other emotional issues.

323-753-1314 Seeking Peaceful Solutions

M-W 8:30-7pm; [Th, F by appt, Sat, Sun by appt] 8:30am-4:30pm
Website: www.seekingpeacefulsolutions.org
Services for youth, teens, adolescents, and adults in the areas of anger management, teen dating violence, substance abuse, and sexual abuse. Services all of Los Angeles County.

310-603-1030 Shields for Families

M-F 8:30am-5pm
Website: www.shieldsforfamilies.org
Individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; substance abuse prevention; case management; substance abuse counseling.

323-361-2463 Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment – Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Free services for youth 10-24 and families dealing with drug and alcohol problems. Youth can be seen alone and sessions are confidential. Group therapy is available as well.

800-996-1051 Tarzana 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.
*check “counseling S.F. Valley” for updates

310-257-5760 Thelma McMillen Center for Chemical Dependency Treatment

24 hours
Website: www.torrancememorial.org/clinical_services/chemical-dependency.aspx
Serves teens ages 13-17 with substance abuse and related issues using therapy, drug testing, support groups and education.

818-842-9446 Victory Foundation

M-F 9:00am-5pm
Website: www.victoryfoundation.com
Alcohol/Drug Screening; Interventions; Individual and family substance abuse counseling and outpatient services for ages 12- Adults; On-Site Drug Testing; Domestic Violence Counseling; Relapse Prevention Education and Outreaches. Services in English and Spanish. Sliding fees.

909-596-5921 David & Margaret Youth and Family Services

24 hour number
Website: www.thehealinghousela.com
Residential and outpatient treatment program for self-injury, eating disorders and internet addiction. Substance abuse.

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