Compton, California

Introduction to Compton, California

The urban city of Compton, considered a suburb of Los Angeles, is situated southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Incorporated as a city in 1888, Compton is one of the oldest communities in Los Angeles County. Named after one of its founders, Compton is often referred to as the “Hub City” due to its geographical position within the county.

Compton is served by interstate highways 710, 105, 405, and 110, along with state highway 91. The Alameda Corridor, a major international trade water route, runs through the city.

Attractions in and around Compton

Visitors to Compton are afforded easy access to several major attractions in the nearby Los Angeles and Anaheim areas. Among these are: Universal Studios (Hollywood), Disneyland (Anaheim), Knott’s Berry Farm (Buena Park), Long Beach Aquarium, and Catalina Island. In addition, some of the attractions located within the boundaries of Compton itself include:

  • Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum
  • Heritage House
  • Angeles Abbey Mausoleum
  • The Major League Baseball Academy (providing free baseball instruction to local youth)

Many professional sports teams play within easy driving distance of Compton. Among these are the following:

  • Basketball:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
    • Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA)
  • Major League Baseball (MLB):
    • Los Angeles Dodgers (National League)
    • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (American League)
  • Football:
    • Arena Football League (AFL) - Los Angeles Avengers
  • Hockey:
    • Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
  • Soccer:
    • Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
  • Lacrosse:
    • Los Angeles Riptide (MLL)

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Compton93,493$33,021
Cudahy24,208$28,833
Downey107,323$50,017
Gardena57,746$44,906
Lynwood69,845$35,808
Paramount55,266$37,276
South Gate96,375$35,789

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Compton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Compton Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you live in Compton, 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 Compton.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Compton 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Compton 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 Compton to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Compton 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 Compton, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Compton, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Compton, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Compton, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Compton 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 Compton, California Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 12 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Compton, California. We have also provided 8 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Compton:

Atlantic Recovery Services Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Bernies Lil Women Center Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
California Recovery Center Inc Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Get Off Drugs Treatment Center Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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
King Drew Alcohol and Drug Program Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Mini Twelve Step House Inc Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Resource Institute Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Okuli Eagles Nest Foundation Inc Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Priority Healthcare Services Inc Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Shields for Families Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southland Outpatient Recovery Center Compton, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Transition House Compton, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Dare U To Care Los Angeles, CA 2.1 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
His Sheltering Arms Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.1 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
MJB Transitional Recovery Los Angeles, CA 2.1 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Shields for Families Los Angeles, CA 2.1 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bienvenidos Childrens Center Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Latino Family Alcohol and Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
MELA Counseling Services Center Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Narcotics Prevention Project Methadone Los Angeles, CA 2.8 miles from Compton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

It is common for loved ones of the individuals with a substance abuse problem to need ongoing support programs and services to help them cope with aspects of the drug or alcohol addiction, in order to understand and deal with the recovery process and support the addict's efforts to maintain long term sobriety after they go home.

Four Hocking County, Ohio, residents overdosed on OxyContin over an 18-day period in October 2000, two of the four died.

Other street names for amphetamines are bennies, glass, crystal, crank, pep pills, and uppers.

Substance abuse can be defined as the excessive and repeated use of a drug in order to feel pleasure, avoid problems, and escape reality despite the damaging and at times fatal consequences.

An overdose of Lortab is primarily due to the high levels of acetaminophen which can cause extensive damage the liver.

Studies indicate that repeated recreational users of Ecstasy have increased rates of depression and anxiety, even after quitting Ecstasy.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Compton:

12 & 12
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:30 PM

12 Promises
Club
424 E. Compton Blvd.
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:30 PM

435 Men's Stag
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:30 PM

Aa Espanol De Paramount
2732 Alondra Blvd
Compton, California 90220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Abc's Of A A
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 AM

Along Spiritual Lines
1228 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 10:00 AM

Another Day Of Gratitude
Club
401 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 AM

Attitude Adjust
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM

Attitude Adjustment
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM

Back To Basics
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:00 PM

Big Book Study
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM

Bootleggers Group
Community Center
Hwy 43 (behind Handyman Store)
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:00 PM

Brighter Day Renewal
Hospital
171 W Bort St
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Friday Participation
Church
1225 S. Long Beach Blvd.
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Happy Hour
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 5:20 PM

I Am Woman
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM

Just For Today
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:00 PM

Keep It Simple
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

Llegamos A Creer
604 E Rosecrans Ave
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 AM

Llegamos A Creer 2
Llegamos A Creer
604 E Rosecrans Ave
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Midday Partic
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 AM

Newcomers
Club
424 E. Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 4:20 PM

Open Discussion
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:30 PM

Participation
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:30 PM

Question & Answer
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Relative To Life
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 AM

Round Table
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 5:00 PM

Roundtable
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:30 PM

Sat Big Book
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:30 PM

T G I F
Club
401 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:00 PM

Thank God Its Fri
Club
401 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

This Is How We Do It
4116 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Three Topic
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 1:30 PM

Thursday Big Book
Club
401 N Bullis Rd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 11:30 AM

Twelve & Twelve
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:30 PM

Wilson Park
Club
424 E Compton Blvd
Compton, California 90221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Compton, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Compton, 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 Compton, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
86%
9%
5%
Marijuana use in Compton, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
85%
15%
Perception of Alcohol in Compton, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
4%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
27%
53%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Compton, 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
4%
26%
1%
10%
0%
2%
46%
4%
1%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Compton, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
11%
3%
11%
5%
24%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Compton, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Compton, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
82%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Compton, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
84%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Compton, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
5%
3%
5%
14%
5%
6%
10%
19%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
20%
49%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
31%
69%
Surveys updated monthly.

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