Prescription Drug Rehabs El Cajon CA

Abuse of painkillers, tranquilizers and other prescription drugs is becoming epidemic, especially among young people. These so-called “white collar addictions” are no less dangerous than addictions to street drugs, though users are often lulled into thinking they are safe because they are manufactured and distributed legally. Read more.

San Diego Youth and Community Services
(619) 667-3333x201
269 East Lexington Avenue
El Cajon, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(619) 440-4801x103
1365 North Johnson Avenue
El Cajon, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Volunteers of America/SWCC Inc
(619) 561-9808
9980 Hawley Road
El Cajon, 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

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Parent Care Family Recovery Center
(619) 668-4200
4990 Williams Avenue
La Mesa, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(619) 465-7303x102
2049 Skyline Drive
Lemon Grove, 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, Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
Spanish

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(619) 588-1989
1357 Broadway
El Cajon, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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El Cajon Treatment Center
(619) 579-8373
234 North Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
(619) 442-0277
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La Mesa, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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Alvarado Parkway Institute BHS
(619) 465-4411
7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA
Hotline
(619) 667-6125
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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McAllister Institute for Trt and Educ
(619) 482-9300
2429 Fenton Street
Chula Vista, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Prescription Drug Rehabs

Prescription Drug Rehabs For “White Collar” Addictions

Many people have an inaccurate (or at least incomplete) understanding when they hear about “the drug problem in this country.” They immediately envision an emaciated crackhead picking at the sores on her skin, a wild-eyed methamphetamine tweaker out in the boonies, or a heroin junkie nodded out on a filthy city street. While these problems certainly do exist, it might be surprising to learn that approximately 40 percent of admissions to drug treatment centers consist of prescription drug abusers.

Abuse of painkillers, tranquilizers and other prescription drugs is becoming epidemic, especially among young people. These so-called “white collar addictions” are no less dangerous than addictions to street drugs, though users are often lulled into thinking they are safe because they are manufactured and distributed legally. Psychosis, life-threatening seizures, overdose and other severe health issues result from using prescription drugs, and recovery is a long and difficult process.

 Specialized Prescription Drug Rehabs

Quitting prescription drugs abruptly can be dangerous, so the first step in recovery is to enter a prescription drug rehab center licensed for detoxification. Medically supervised detox uses anticonvulsant medications and other ameliorative measures that make withdrawal safer and more comfortable, though the process takes a long time. There are also more rapid detox techniques, such as neurotransmi...

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