Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near El Monte, CA

I went to "Redgate" in mid 90s at the height of my heroin addiction. My friend/guide, an Irish-Cherokee USMC Marine in program, gave me a ride from OC. I was in really bad shape, sucked up & dopesick. Near the treatment in Long Beach, he stopped at a convenience store near treatment center. He went in, & I waited in car, & I was so sick was slumped down in car. So LBPD cops wheeled up, thinking an AR was in progress, & jacked us up. Friend came out, they had guns trained on him, but he explained en route to treatment. Once in Redgate, the compassionate counselors/nurses got me on medical detox, helped immensely with kicking. I started feeling a bit better after a few days, but drugs/heroin still embedded in bones, causing me anxiety/jonesing, so I was pacing the halls in the middle of the night. Night counselor, reframed my complaint of red/demerit marks on progress, was nothing in perspective, from where we came from. Also I said I was gonna leave treatment, he ''played the tape through" "Yeah and you'll be standing on the street corner, repeatedly reaching deep in your pockets, but you'll still have only 75 cents." When Redgate was renovating, they put us all at American Hospital in Tarzana, with a big pool in summertime. The counselors at Redgate there were all very helpful & professional, my case worker/counselor was Yvette, a very kind & patient lady. I went out a couple more times after that, but I was even worse, and using durations became shorter. I now have been clean & sober coming up on 27 years now. I got a commercial CDL license in 2001, and traveled 46 of 48 states repeatedly. Seeing Indy 500 time trials, parking tractor-trailer at Daytona Beach, going in Atlantic for the first time. Another time at beach near Miami, Coral Springs? Going to church services in several states incl ND, NC(I played drums & harmonica), NJ, Alabama, TX, AZ, WA, CA. The idea of freedom from active addiction for me, materialized in being able to get out of 10 mile radius of Santa Ana, i.e. Chuey's house.

- Duncan

5 out of 5

Long Beach, CA

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

Great staff, very helpful and made a huge difference in my family member's life. The facility was small.

- Anonymous

4.7 out of 5

San Diego, CA

Above It All Treatment Center

Their ability to customize programs based on strengths of individuals was a strength of the facility. The inability to include more family time was a downfall. I feel this center is geared for those who arent completely lost. this is geared for people who want to have a normal life again.

- Anonymous

4 out of 5

Lake Arrowhead, CA

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Investigate El Monte, CA Drug Addiction Rehab Centers What is one of the most common reasons that people look for an El Monte drug rehab? As a response to court-ordered treatment for DUI or driving under the influence. It's a big deal in California, and lawmakers are serious about keeping people off the road after they've been abusing drugs or alcohol.

According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, some of the laws designed to create a safe and sober California include:

California operates under "admin per se" laws. These laws dictate that if you are pulled over and it's determined that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol then your license will be suspended immediately.
These "admin per se" laws have been in effect in CA since 1990.
If you've had your license revoked due to DUI, you're not alone: more than 200,000 California drivers had their licenses suspended for this reason in 2008.
Of the more than 200,000 CA drivers convicted for DUI, 76 percent were first-time offenders and 24 percent were at least second-time offenders.

A Guide to Enrolling Into an Addiction Rehabilitation Facility

If drugs and alcohol have caused you legal problems, your best option is to enroll in a drug addiction treatment program in El Monte, CA. The steps you take in treatment and after can help you to avoid re-arrest for DUI and other drug-related crimes.

Some of the benefits of a comprehensive treatment program in the face of legal issues include:

Medical care and detox
Proof of positive action to remedy the offense that is admissible in court
Psychotherapy that helps you to understand why you developed a psychological dependence upon drugs and alcohol in the first place - and helps you to find more positive ways to deal with those issues
Ongoing support as you face temptations and go through the stress and anxiety related to a court case, suspended license and probation

Comparing Detox Centers in El Monte,CA

There are a number of different options in El Montel, CA addiction treatment programs. It may not be readily apparent which one is the best choice for you.