Drug Detox Centers Los Angeles CA

Going cold turkey, or stopping suddenly and completely, is only recommended when you have been using a relatively less addictive drug such as marijuana, have been using for a short time, and have not been using heavily each day. In all other situations, going cold turkey will have results ranging from very uncomfortable to possibly fatal.

Jeff Grand Treatment Center
(213) 747-7267
3130 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(866) 762-3766
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Alcoholism Center for Women Inc
(213) 381-8500
1147 South Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Los Angeles New Life Center Inc
(323) 734-3677
1828 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Safety Consultant Services
(213) 748-9444
2904 South Main Street
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Vietnamese

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Mary Lind Recovery Centers
(213) 483-9201
360 South Westlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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People Coord Servs of Southern CA
(323) 732-9124
3021 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Amity Foundation
(213) 743-9076
3745 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Walden House
(213) 741-3700
145 West 22nd Street
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(213) 741-3700
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Walden House
(213) 763-6220
1355 South Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Residential beds for clients' children, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
(213) 744-0724
2330 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(800) 564-6600
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Drug Detox Centers

Safe Recovery at Drug Detox Centers

There are basically three methods for stopping drug abuse: cold turkey, tapering off, and detox. Which one you should use depends on several factors, including what type of drug you have been using, how long you have been using it, how much you use each day, and your own ability to control your actions.

Going cold turkey, or stopping suddenly and completely, is only recommended when you have been using a relatively less addictive drug such as marijuana, have been using for a short time, and have not been using heavily each day. In all other situations, going cold turkey will have results ranging from very uncomfortable to possibly fatal.

The brain become used to being flooded by chemicals ingested by the user, and sudden withdrawal causes a strong reaction. Heroin , for example, suppresses the middle part of the brain called the locus coeruleus, which regulates the “flight or fight” response, and makes the user feel safe. When there’s no more heroin flowing to the brain, the user rebounds into paranoia, rage, and other “flight or fight” emotions.

Tapering off your use of drugs can help moderate withdrawal symptoms, but for many people, especially those who use highly addictive drugs, it simply isn’t possible to do that. The addiction is too strong and too well engrained. In these cases, drug detox centers are the safest route to recovery.

Options in Drug Detox Centers

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