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Drug And Alcohol Addiction In Salinas, California

Although the rates of deaths involving Opioids in California have been below the national average for at least ten years, the Opioid epidemic is still a serious problem throughout the state. In 2020, overdoses in California, increased by over 50% from the previous year. The synthetic opioid Fentanyl, which is even more dangerous than Heroin, claimed about 865 lives in California in 2018. In Salinas and Monterey County, there were 156 overdoses per every 100,000 residents. Fortunately, there has been some progress against Opioid abuse in Salinas in recent years. While California has experienced an overall increase in Opioid overdoses, the number of Opioid prescriptions in Monterey County have declined by 15% in recent years and Monterey County lost 43% fewer residents to opioids in 2017 than during the previous two years.

Methamphetamine In Salinas

Methamphetamines are still the most prevalent drug for addiction in California. Most methamphetamine in Salinas is manufactured in Mexico. Federal and local law enforcement diligently enforce laws against trafficking of methamphetamine, a crime which carries a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. In 2017, police in Salinas arrested five members of a conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of Methamphetamine throughout the Central Coast.

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Marijuana In Salinas

In Monterey County and in all of California, anyone who is at least 21 years old may legally possess and use Marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Monterey County issues commercial cannabis permits to residents who want to manufacture and sell the drug to lawful consumers and there are currently several marijuana dispensaries in Salinas. Although marijuana is legal in California, the federal government continues to classify cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. Therefore, using and possessing marijuana anywhere in the United States is a federal crime. Additionally, using marijuana is not risk-free. Marijuana may cause a person to experience various psychological and social problems and develop a dependency on the drug.

Finding Help In Salinas

The path to overcoming addiction can be difficult, but with determination and the right support from family, friends, and recovery specialists, anyone can return to living life without drugs. If you or someone you know in Salinas is struggling with substance abuse, contact a treatment provider today.

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Personal Growth & Counseling Center

California State University-Monterey Bay

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Marina, CA 93933

AA and NA Meetings in Salinas

Name Address Fellowship Hours
Oficina Intergrupal 5 E Gavilan St, Salinas, CA, 93906 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Salinas AA Central Office for Alcoholics Anonymous 9 West Gabilan St., Suite 11 - Salinas, CA 93901 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Monday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monterey Bay Area Intergroup 1015 Cass Street, Suite 4, Monterey, CA 93940 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Monday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Gilroy Home Group 1735 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Monday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm, Thursday: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Friday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Courage to Change 8455 Wren Ave Room 105, Gilroy, CA Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Sunday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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