
Hesperia, California, is one of the many small cities in San Bernardino County with a population of less than 93,000 people.1 However, Hesperia is one stop on the route of shipping meth from Mexico to the rest of the United States.
Methamphetamine abuse rates in California have been closely studied for years, because they are higher than in many other places in the country. A survey examining meth abuse in the state, found that between 1999 and 2008, methamphetamine abuse and dependence increased 17% per year.2
After the passage of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2006, domestic labs were not able to create a large enough supply of the drug to meet demand, but drug cartels simply moved production out of the United States and back to Mexico.2,3 There is still a great deal of meth being produced and shipped into and out of Southern California. A 2018 report showed that shipping this potent stimulant from Mexico and through California is still a serious problem. A federal raid led to the arrest of several people involved in transporting meth from Hesperia to Texas.4 Residents in Hesperia and all of San Bernardino County unfortunately may have easy access to this dangerous dog.
With the drug readily available, residents may be at risk of engaging in methamphetamine abuse. Thankfully, there are treatment programs available that can help people quit using meth.
If you know someone in Hesperia who is struggling with meth abuse, call our helpline today to speak with someone about rehabilitation options.
1. Data.io: Hesperia, CA.
2. American Journal of Public Health. (2013). Mapping the Spread of Methamphetamine Abuse in California from 1995 to 2008.
3. US Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Diversion Control Division. Combat Meth Epidemic Act.
4. The Sun. (2018). Feds describe alleged Hesperia-to-Texas methamphetamine network.











This place was a good treatment center filled with many knowledgeable staff. The clinical team works with you very diligently. They will call you on your crap and bend over back to help you succeed.
***2 week stay cost me $62,000.00*** Beware! I agree with the positive reviews that this place is extremely clean and the staff treated me amazingly and i got alot out of the program- the problem didn\'t start til after I got home 2 weeks later. Kelsey told us we had to pay nothing out of pocket and the 2 week stay would only cost $3,500...basically anything we wanted to hear to get me in the door. Imagine my disbelief when I got a bill in the mail for $62,000!!! Yes u heard me right, sixty two Thousand dollars for a 2 week stay!!!!! When I called Kelsey to ask about receiving a detailed breakdown of the bill no answer....I have heard similar stories about this place getting all they can from the insurance companies and now I believe it! Yes they are a great place but at what cost??? Could of went to Malibu for 30 days for that price. Not 14 days in Costa Mesa. Its a shame because I really liked this place until I got the bill.
Strengths:Professional, caring, very well-trained and experienced counselors, programs that are individual and meaningful, beautiful facility, excellent food, amazing staff, fun yet productive extracurricular events to help you experience what everyday life is going to be like when you get home. Weakness: I can honestly say that I did see any. First, I would like to share that I have been free of my demon for over a year now and feel amazing. I am certain this would not have been possible without the loving and professional care I received at AToN. The care that I received in both individual and group counseling is second to none. The counselors went above and beyond to ensure I received the kind of support I needed and still call me once a week to see how I am doing. I also had a choice of several different services and treatments each week. That may sound a little "vacation like," but they were extremely helpful in experiencing things that I could continue when I got home that would help my recovery. During my stay, I was given a choice, not just promised a choice, of meetings to attend. Unfortunately, AA does not fit me personally. I was able to attend SMART meetings as well as meditation that were helpful. The housing was truly beautiful and it helped me very much to be comfortable and feel secure while in recovery. The medical staff was wonderful, the resident aides were amazing, the food was off the charts. The owners really care and are an active part of AToN. I saw them on an almost daily basis and they were so kind and loving. From the moment I was picked up at the airport until the moment I went back home, and every moment in-between my stay was healing and a success. They did everything they could and more to set me on the best path to recovery. There are not enough gold stars for this amazing facility. I can't wait to go back as an alumni speaker!