Searching for a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Hawthorne, CA
Just South and to the West of Los Angeles, you will find the city of Hawthorne. Founded in 1922, this city is located within nearly five miles of the Los Angeles International Airport, making it an extremely convenient travel and transportation hub. Hawthorne is also in close proximity to many beaches, including Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach. It's a well-balanced city with a healthy mixture of residential homes, commercial endeavors and a thriving industry.
Hawthorne, like many suburbs of Los Angeles, also has its share of residents who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. With the close proximity of the Mexican border, being about 2 hours away, it allows for even more illegal drug trafficking.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction to pain killers and other prescription meds, alcohol, or illicit drugs, find a treatment center near you as soon as possible. Call ahead and make sure they can treat you for the substance or substances you may be using.
Also consider traveling for treatment. Traveling to another city or state has many benefits, one being that it gets you away from the harmful temptations (people and conditions) that may have prompted your drug and alcohol use.
Deciding to get help is a big deal. It might seem a little overwhelming and like you are all alone. However, you aren't alone at all, there are many looking for help just like you, or have already gone through treatment. You can do it, pick up the phone (866) 578-7471
What Are Effective Therapies for Drug and Alcohol Abuse?
The most effective treatment for substance abuse is inpatient care. Inpatient care is medically managed, 24-hour care at a live in facility. It also removes you from the conditions that may have tempted you to use before. Individual and group therapy are also effective, as are family and cognitive behavior therapy.
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There are a couple of tools at your disposal to help you in your ongoing battle against addiction. Attending group meetings and the 12-step program. Group meetings like AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) and CA (Cocaine Anonymous) are beneficial because they are a peer group who you can turn to when you are tempted to use. You can also find a sponsor at these meetings who will help you on an individual basis. 12-step programs are designed at achieving a series of steps aimed at having accountability for your actions, making amends for damage you may have done to others, and calling upon higher power(s) for help in overcoming addiction. To find a group meeting near you, click on the map below!
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