Anaheim, California

Introduction to Anaheim, California

Incorporated as a city for the first time in 1870, Anaheim is the tenth largest city in California. The city is home to approximately 330,000 inhabitants. It is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area which is home to over 12 million people. Anaheim is located on the Santa Ana River in southern California, 36 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean.

Anaheim began in 1857 when German farmers arrived. Disneyland opened here in 1955. The Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, is also located here. In order to serve these facilities, the hospitality business has become a large part of the economy.

Anaheim operates it's own utilities, affording residents and businesses lower rates than other local municipalities.

August average daily high and low temperatures are 85.6 and 63.4 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily highs and lows are 68.6 and 45.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is about 11 inches.

Arts and Leisure

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

  • The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park
  • The Anaheim Museum
  • The Featherly Regional Park
  • The Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site
  • The Yorba Regional Park
  • Many others in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area

Sports teams include:

  • The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, of Major League Baseball's American League Western Division
  • The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League
  • Other professional and college sports teams in and around Los Angeles

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Anaheim328,014$49,969
Fullerton126,003$57,345
Garden Grove165,196$49,697
Orange128,821$64,573
Placentia46,488$68,976
Stanton37,403$40,162
Villa Park5,999$124,852

High Points

Anaheim strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Anaheim Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Anaheim Low Property Crime


The listings in Anaheim, California and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(15) Outpatient
(9) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(8) Females
(9) Spanish Speaking
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(7) Males
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) American Sign Language
(1) Halfway House
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(4) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(3) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(1) General Health Services
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification



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Do you live in Anaheim, California and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Anaheim.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Anaheim treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Anaheim would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Anaheim to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Anaheim will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Anaheim, California, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Anaheim, CA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Anaheim, CA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Anaheim, CA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Anaheim is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Anaheim, California Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 14 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Centers in Anaheim, California. We have also provided 6 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Anaheim:

CA Diversion Intervention Foundation Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CA Hispanic Commission Alc Drug Abuse Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Comeback Treatment Centers Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Diversified Counseling Services Inc Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hope House Inc Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Impresa Development Corporation Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Oasis Treatment Center Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Orange County Health Care Agency Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Orange County Healthcare Agency Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
School Ten Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sentencing Concepts Inc Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wel-Mor Psychological Group Inc Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Medical Center Anaheim, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Mariposa Women and Family Center Orange, CA 3.2 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alternative Options Counseling Center Placentia, CA 3.5 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Ctr for the Treatment of Addiction Inc Fullerton, CA 4.3 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
KC Services Fullerton, CA 4.3 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Pacific Med Corp Fullerton, CA 4.3 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Woodglen Recovery Junction Inc Fullerton, CA 4.3 miles from Anaheim
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

OxyContin use can be fatal at high doses or when combined with other brain depressants such as alcohol.

Symptoms of withdrawal for long-term marijuana users begin within about 1 day following abstinence, peak at 2-3 days, and subside within 1 or 2 weeks following drug cessation.

In the United States, methadone clinics were set up during the Nixon administration in order to combat heroin use. In addition to obtaining a daily methadone dose, individuals that would go to a Methadone Maintenance Clinic for addiction treatment would receive some type of psychological counseling for their substance abuse problem.

The rates of binge alcohol use among teens aged 12 to 17 were 11.2 percent in nonmetropolitan areas, 9.8 percent in small metropolitan areas, and 10.3 percent in large metropolitan areas, where the rate increased from 9.3 percent in 2005. In completely rural counties of nonmetropolitan areas, 12.2 percent of teens reported binge drinking in 2006.

90% of cocaine users smoked, drank, or used marijuana before trying cocaine.

Past-year use of crack cocaine amongst eighth graders rose slightly between 1997-98, although no changes were found for other grades.


Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Anaheim:

Anaheim Christian Reform Church
530 North Dale
Anaheim, California

Meeting Days and Times
Tuesdays, 7:30PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Anaheim, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Anaheim, California. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Anaheim, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in Anaheim, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
94%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Anaheim, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
15%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
80%
16%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
26%
51%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Anaheim, California?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
0%
25%
3%
10%
2%
3%
46%
5%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Anaheim, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
7%
2%
3%
15%
3%
6%
4%
23%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Anaheim, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Anaheim, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Anaheim, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Anaheim, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
7%
2%
2%
15%
4%
12%
5%
14%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
8%
59%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
24%
76%
Surveys updated monthly.

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