
Marijuana legalization, huge border drug busts, and opioid overdose deaths resulting from fentanyl adulterated street heroin dominate the headlines in Arcadia, California. Meanwhile, the cost of alcohol abuse and addiction continues to stack up, diminishing community resources throughout LA County and hitting families in Arcadia hard. The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department reports that alcohol costs residents $10.3 billion annually due to lost productivity ($7.7 billion), healthcare costs ($976.7 million), and other costs like car accidents, property damage, and criminal justice ($1.6 billion).1
For the families of a loved one struggling with the effects of an alcohol use disorder, the costs are more personal and potentially more severe. When one person in the home has an addiction disorder, everyone will struggle as a result. Children may not get the care they need and/or are fearful and uncertain due to lack of stability. In some cases, domestic violence is a prevalent issue, and extreme medical conditions caused by alcohol use can be crippling. Financial issues may result as the cost of alcohol stacks up and so do the secondary costs of problematic drinking (e.g., legal fees, medical bills, and lost days at work or lost employment).
Are you or someone close to you struggling due to drinking or any form of substance abuse? Call a treatment advisor now to discuss the types of addiction treatment services available to help with the transition into recovery.
[1]. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2015). Substance Abuse Prevention and Control: Medical Director’s Brief.

Without the help and guidance from Banyan I wouldn’t have survived my addiction. They started my process of recovery and have been in my corner ever since. Through the alumni program I stay in contact with Teddy who goes above and beyond!
The Detox house was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a nice neighborhood. Meals were catered for lunch and dinner. The cabinet and fridge were always full of anything you wanted to eat. Detox is 3-10 days depending on the severity of your addiction. No matter what you've heard, there is nothing they can provide you to feel better. Medical Assisted Therapy is provided after everything is out of your system. Residential housing is a larger 3bdr/3bath home in a nice neighborhood. There are two people to a room and men and women are in separate house. During the beach/park visits we are reintegrated with opposite sex. The houses were companion animal friendly. If you do not have one, the backyard includes a Koi pond with wild ducks. Transportation is provided by staff to all activities and daily meetings. 6 out of 7 meeting each week are AA. 12 step is emphasized but not a requirement. Majority of the residents were addicts, some were alcoholics. There were 25 men in 4 houses and 4 women living at a separate house. Living rooms had TVs with all the apps and movie channels installed. Bowflex, stationary bike, punching bags, and laundry machines in garage. What I learned in the program: -To live my life without using. -If you want to use again, your misery will be fully refunded.
My daughter is receiving treatment here for 3 months now. I am so grateful for their services and the attentive staff. Although still early; she is in the right path to a great life.
Select Arcadia Drug Treatment and Detox Centers
Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern among teenagers in Southern California, including in the community of Arcadia. Emergency room visits due to prescription drug abuse have climbed every year since 2007, making prescription drugs the drugs of choice in this area, replacing meth. Prescription drugs are highly addictive and can be deadly if taken in large amounts.
If your son or daughter has a prescription drug addiction, get them the help they need. They have a bright future ahead of them and drugs will only limit their potential.
Questions to Answer Before Signing Up for Drug Detox
You may have questions about what your child can expect in rehab. Rehab will detoxify your child, removing all drugs from their body. Your child will go through withdrawal symptoms, which will be treated by the counselors at the facility. Depending on the program you choose, your child will also undergo counseling and behavioral therapies. They may also attend support groups. The rehab program may also introduce alternative treatments and coping skills so your child can survive on an outpatient basis without relapsing.
Teenage Drug Abuse
Drug addiction is not limited to adults. Many kids try drugs in their adolescent years due to peer pressure and become dependent on them.
Picking Rehab Centers in Arcadia
There are many options for rehab centers in Arcadia and the surrounding areas, including Pasadena, El Monte and Monrovia. If you are ready to make the move and get the help you need to live a more productive life, we can help.
We are available to answer any questions you may have about drug treatment, so make that call today.