Azusa, California

Azusa, California, in Los Angeles county, is 4 miles NE of Baldwin Park, California (center to center) and 20 miles E of Los Angeles, California. The city is included in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 44,712 people lived in Azusa.

The People and Families of Azusa

In Azusa, about 40% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Azusa had a median family income of $40,918.

Political Inclinations

Azusa residents donated more money ($4,570) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Azusa Housing

An estimated 50% of living spaces in Azusa are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Azusa, 84% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Azusa is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Azusa44,712$40,918
Baldwin Park75,837$41,256
Covina46,837$55,111
Duarte21,486$56,556
Glendora49,415$66,674
Monrovia36,929$49,703
West Covina105,080$57,614

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Azusa Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Azusa Racial Diversity


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Azusa, CA.? Do you know of someone in Azusa, CA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Azusa comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Azusa treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Azusa would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Azusa, CA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Azusa are Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Rehab Facilities, Long-term Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Azusa have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Azusa, California delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Azusa, CA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Azusa, CA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Azusa, CA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Azusa, CA.

Getting Help

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

There are 2 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs in Azusa, California. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Azusa:

Social Model Recovery Systems Azusa, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Stepping Stones Home Azusa, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lavelle Youth Homes Glendora, CA 3.0 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Pacific Clinic Glendora, CA 3.0 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Hope and Grace Recovery Services Covina, CA 6.0 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Santa Anita Family Service Covina, CA 6.0 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ettie Lee Homes Inc Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Ideal Care and Health Services Inc Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Pacific Clinic Center Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Pomona Alcohol and Drug Recovery Ctr Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Pomona Community Crisis Center Inc Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Prototypes Pomona, CA 9.9 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
BAART Bay Area Addict Research Trt La Puente, CA 11.0 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
New Insights Programs San Gabriel, CA 13.6 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Casa Maria Pasadena, CA 15.1 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Eaton Canyon Recovery Services Inc Pasadena, CA 15.1 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gooden Center Pasadena, CA 15.1 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Pasadena Public Health Department Pasadena, CA 15.1 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Principles Inc Pasadena, CA 15.1 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs Altadena, CA 15.5 miles from Azusa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Among adults aged 18 or older in 2008, past year prevalence of MDE with severe impairment was higher among unemployed persons (6.6 percent) than among persons employed full time (3.2 percent). Past year prevalence of MDE was 4.8 percent among persons employed part time and 5.7 percent among persons retired or otherwise not in the labor force.

Methadone maintenance treatment programs are generally staffed by professionals with medical and administrative expertise. Patients attend the clinic regularly and receive medication from a health professional during the program. Patients also routinely meet with a primary counselor and attend clinic groups.

Methamphetamine use among teenagers appears to have dropped within the past several years, with the exception being high school seniors; this group has noted an increase in meth use.

Among young adults aged 18 to 25 years, the rate of past month any illegal drug use increased between 2000 and 2001, rising from 15.9 to 18.8 percent. Increases were evident for current use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and methamphetamine.

Increased cocaine use can reduce the period of stimulation.

During 2007, over 6% of college students and 9.1% of young adults that are 19-23 years old reported using inhalants at least once.


The following survey was completed by residents of Azusa, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Azusa, 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 May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Azusa, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
1%
5%
Marijuana use in Azusa, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
76%
18%
Perception of Alcohol in Azusa, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
2%
98%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
82%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
30%
48%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Azusa, 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
6%
24%
2%
10%
2%
2%
48%
0%
1%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Azusa, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
8%
2%
2%
14%
2%
9%
7%
18%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Azusa, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Azusa, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
76%
20%
Have you ever gone to school in Azusa, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
92%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Azusa, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
7%
3%
2%
14%
5%
11%
9%
19%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
15%
56%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
8%
92%
Surveys updated monthly.

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