
As one of the many small cities surrounding Los Angeles, Alhambra is plagued by substance abuse and its consequences.
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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.
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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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Great program with compassionate staff. They strive to do their best for every single client who walks through the doors.
In a treatment facility, you'll have the support and education you'll need in order to stop abusing drugs and alcohol.
Tips on Being Admitted Into a Rehab ProgramAlhambra drug detox and treatment centers are designed to provide help for anyone with an addiction. There are some programs, however, that are designed to help particular kinds of addicts. These programs might specialize in helping people with these conditions, as well as addictions:
It's best to ensure that the program you choose is designed to help people just like you. This will make the admission process go a bit smoother, and it will ensure that you'll get just the kind of help you'll need in order to recover.
Treatment WorksIf you're not convinced that treatments can help to quell an addiction, perhaps this study from Preventive Medicine will change your mind. Of the Southern California high school students who used drugs, were given help and were reached for follow-up surveys, 46 percent were improved. It's clear that, for many people, treatment really can be effective.
Explore Recovery Clinics in AlhambraFinding the right program may be incredibly important, but most people are unsure about how they should find just the right kind of Alhambra treatment center. After all, most people aren't addiction experts, so they're not quite sure what questions to ask.
We can help.