Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Lancaster CA

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate.

High Road Program
(661) 942-2241
44823 Date Avenue
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(661) 949-8599
45335 North Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 949-8599
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Arabic, Spanish

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Alcohol Drug Abuse Center
(661) 945-9421
805 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 945-9421
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Antelope Valley Council on Alcoholism
(661) 274-1062
38345 30th Street East
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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LA County Department Health Services
(661) 269-0062x223
30500 Arrastre Canyon Road
Acton, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Tarzana Treatment Center Inc
(818) 654-3815
907 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(800) 996-1051
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Live Again Ministries
(661) 270-0025
45114 13th Street West
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Kings Care
(323) 734-4311
40614 11th Street West
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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American Health Services
(661) 947-3333
2720 East Palmdale Boulevard
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Design for Living Recovery Services
(661) 942-1026
1066 East Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

It’s not always easy to recognize alcoholism and drug addiction. For some people the slide toward bottom happens very quickly and it’s easily detected. Someone in the grip of addiction is typically so consumed with alcohol or drugs that little else matters. Personal appearance, responsibilities, normal activities, relationships, sleep and eating patterns all deteriorate. Others are high-functioning and can hide their alcoholism and drug addiction for long periods of time before it begins to interfere with their life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Patterns

Someone who is struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction will typically have certain patterns of usage. For example, the must-have nightly cocktails, always having alcohol available in the house or at social functions, mood swings that could indicate someone is high or coming down off of a high, unusual sleeping patterns, isolating, leaving the house at odd hours, frequent visits to the doctor complaining of symptoms that require pain medication – these are patterns to watch.

If alcohol or drug usage is not interfering with an individual’s ability to manage life or relationships, then it’s not yet at a problem level. Some people can use alcohol and drugs for recreational purposes while others get hooked immediately. The best indication is the manageability of a person’s life.

Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Appearance

Generally a person’s appearance and their surroundings are indicative o...

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