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Drug And Alcohol Addiction In Anaheim, California

Part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Anaheim is the second-largest and most populous city in Orange County, California, with 336,265 residents. While Anaheim is primarily known for its amusement parks and sports stadiums, the city’s residents face problems similar to the rest of Orange County. In the LA metro area, over 1.6 million people (or 15.4% of the population) over the age of 12 abuse illicit drugs each year. Of that number, 892,000 people qualify as having a substance use disorder. Deaths related to drugs and alcohol have climbed 82% since the turn of the century.

The most commonly abused substances in Anaheim, California are:

Fortunately, the LA area is home to many rehab and treatment facilities that provide various services to help free those suffering from abuse and addiction.

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Opioid Addiction In Anaheim

The effects of the Opioid Epidemic have left the city of Anaheim with a higher rate of Opioid overdose death than the state average (8.4 deaths per 100,000 compared to 4.9). While deaths from prescription Opioids have leveled off, Heroin abuse in Anaheim continues to take lives. Additionally, 54% of emergency room cases involving prescription Opioids were admitted for additional treatment, compared to only 20% of Heroin overdose patients.

Overall, opioid-related overdoses, emergency room visits, and hospitalizations have been on an upward trend in the city since 2012. In fact, emergency room visits have doubled since 2005 and deaths involving opioids have quadrupled since 1999. People between the ages of 18 and 34 were the most likely to visit emergency departments for Opioid overdose. However, people between the ages of 45 and 54 were the most likely to die of an Opioid overdose.

Substance Abuse Statistics For Anaheim

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Opioid-related emergency room visits climbed 141% between 2005 and 2015.

23

percent

In 2010, 23% of Anaheim Union High schoolers self-reported drug use in the past month.

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The Orange County Coroner’s Office reported that 66.8% of overdose deaths involved opioids, including heroin.

 Addiction Treatment In Anaheim

California is well-known for its variety of addiction treatment options. Orange County, in particular, is home to some of the world’s top-rated rehab centers. Orange County’s rehab facilities include a “range of outpatient and residential treatment programs designed to reduce or eliminate the abuse of alcohol and other drugs within the community.” In 2017, the county saw 70,000 alcohol and drug-related hospital admissions. The average length of stay was 4.3 days; totaling $430 million in costs.

Orange County treatment services include:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Counseling
  • Referrals to programs
  • Methadone prescriptions
  • Detox
  • Co-occurring mental illnesses for teens

Start Your Recovery Today

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. The variety of treatment options available to Anaheim residents ensures proper treatment and recovery for individuals suffering from substance use disorders. To learn more about your rehab options, talk to a treatment provider today.

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Government Programs

Find local government programs that promote sober living and will help you find peace in your day to day life.

Name Location Phone
MSCA P.O. Box 51446
Irvine, CA 92619-1446
Southern California Region of Narcotics Anonymous 1937 S Myrtle Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
800-863-2962
Greater Los Angeles Area of Narcotics Anonymous P.O. Box 512431
Los Angeles, CA 90051
323-933-5395
The Bay Cities Area Narcotics Anonymous 15519 Crenshaw Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90249
310-372-9666

College Programs

Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention Student Association (SAAPSA)

California State University-Fullerton

P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

Counseling Services

Hope International University

2400 E. Katella Ave. #900
Anaheim, CA 92806

Student Psychological Counseling Services

Chapman University

410 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866, USA

Biola Counseling Center

Biola University

13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada
CA 90639

Counseling Center

Cerritos College

11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650

Counseling Services

Orange Coast College

2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa
California 92626

Whittier College’s Student Counseling Center

Whittier College

13406 E. Philadelphia St.
Whittier, CA 90608

Counseling Center

Vanguard University of Southern California

55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

California State University-Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard
BH-377, Long Beach, California 90840

AA and NA Meetings in Anaheim

Name Address Fellowship Hours
North Orange County Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous 1661 E. CHAPMAN AVE. SUITE 1H, FULLERTON, CA 92831 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Monday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Tuesday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Southern Orange County Intergroup Office 1754 Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Norwalk Gratitude Group 11929 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, Ca. 90650 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Monday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Group There is a Solution 15716 Pioneer Blvd. Norwalk, Ca. 90650 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Sunday: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Monday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Saturday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Group Back to Basics 11815 Orange street # 3 Norwalk, Ca 90650 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Sunday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Wednesday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Friday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm, Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Catársis Group 2725 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 204. Signal Hill, CA 90755 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Sunday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Monday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Saturday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Long Beach New Dawn Group 1223 Cherry Ave. Long Beach, Ca. 90813 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Sunday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Monday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Saturday: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The South Bay Intergroup 1308 Artesia Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90805 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Paramount's New Spanish Group 15122 Garfield Ave Paramount, Ca. 90713 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Sunday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Tuesday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Wednesday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Friday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm, Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:30 pm

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