Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers near Lancaster, CA

My time at Alpha recovery was time well spent. I was able to detox comfortably and spend my time working on issues that have weighed me down since childhood. Thank you to all the staff who invested their time and energy into my recovery!

- Robyn

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Lancaster, CA

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Search Lancaster Rehabilitation Programs Lancaster drug rehab programs have to keep up with new developments in substance abuse. The illegal drug market is constantly changing, and in a community like Lancaster, which is close to major California cities like Los Angeles and Bakersfield, the latest chemical intoxicants are always accessible. Among teens and young adults, the use of club drugs has become a popular trend -- and a big health risk. Many of Lancaster's younger residents first use club drugs recreationally, experimenting with them at a party or dance.

But with continued use, club drugs can cause dependence and addiction, along with an increased risk of accidental injury, sexually transmitted disease, overdose and death.

The Dangers of Club Drugs

Fun, cool, risky, sexy -- all of these terms are associated with club drugs like Ecstasy, GHB and ketamine. But the University of California cautions that these drugs can cause dangerous side effects, such as:

Severe thirst

Increased body temperature

Rapid heart rate

Heart attack

Kidney failure

Psychosis

Seizures

Brain damage

Death

A Guide to Enrolling Into a Rehab Facility

Club drugs are used to enhance the fun of parties, raves and dance clubs. Most drugs that fall into this category are stimulants, but some have a hallucinogenic or tranquilizing effect. According to the City of Lancaster, club drugs may include synthetic "designer" substances like Ecstasy and GHB, prescription drugs like ketamine, and illicit drugs like meth and cocaine. Because many club drugs are manufactured illegally, it's impossible to know how the drug was produced, how potent it is or whether any harmful chemicals were cut into the product. To make the use of club drugs even more risky, these chemicals are often ingested with straight alcohol or alcoholic energy drinks.

Lancaster addiction treatment programs can address the underlying reasons for substance abuse in teens.

Some teenagers experiment with club drugs out of curiosity, while others try them out of peer pressure. Still others may get involved with Ecstasy, cocaine, meth or ketamine because they're trying to cope with an undiagnosed mental illness. It's never too early -- or too late -- in the process of addiction to seek therapeutic intervention for a teenager who's in danger of addiction.

Locate Treatment Centers in Lancaster

Lancaster drug treatment centers serve the residents of Antelope Valley regardless of the nature of their addiction. Whether you or your child is dabbling in drugs or you've reached the point that you can't control your use, treatment is available at your stage of the disease.

Our addiction professionals can help you narrow down your options and find a rehab facility that fits your needs.