
As one of the many small cities surrounding Los Angeles, Alhambra is plagued by substance abuse and its consequences.
Los Angeles County has felt the effects of the opioid abuse and addiction epidemic. As of 2015, 74% of all injection drug users in Los Angeles County abuse heroin, specifically. About 1 in 4 women with HIV contracted this disease through intravenous drug use.1
Heroin is a Schedule I controlled substance, meaning that this drug, unlike opioid painkillers, is illegal and has no recognized medical use.2 Heroin use is extremely dangerous and can lead to severe consequences, including overdose.
Recently in the United States, there have been an increasing number of cases of illicit fentanyl being added to heroin and other drugs. The addition of this potent opioid has rapidly increased the number of opioid overdose deaths. Fentanyl is a drug 30-50 times more potent than heroin, and if someone takes it without knowing, they are at a very high risk of death from overdosing.3
There are many reasons to seek treatment to overcome heroin abuse, including the risk of overdose. If you live in Alhambra, California, and are struggling with opioid abuse, call our helpline. One of our recovery support team members will be happy to talk to you about your treatment options.
1. County of Los Angeles Public Health. Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Medical Director’s Brief. Heroin Misuse/Abuse and Consequences. May 2015.
2. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Drug Schedules.
3. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Fentanyl FAQs.














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This treatment center is remarkable! The staff is very kind and respectful. I have been to 10+ treatment centers and this one was by far the best. Thank you Hotel California By the Sea for saving my life!
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