Hawthorne, California

Introduction to Hawthorne, California

Southwestern Los Angeles County is the location of the city of Hawthorne, California. Incorporated in 1922, the city covers a six square mile area and is ideally situated, located less than 5 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and surrounded by three major freeways (Interstates 105, 110, and 405) affording quick access to a wide variety of Southern California cultural assets, entertainment, sports, mountains, and beaches. In particular, Hawthorne is adjacent to Manhattan Beach and close to the coastal towns of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.

Industrial and commercial development in Hawthorne proceeded at a steady pace after the 1939 arrival to the city of Northrop Aircraft Inc. (which has become today's Northrop Grumman Corporation). Dozens of subcontracting firms followed and with the expansion of the aviation/aerospace industry, Hawthorne enjoyed a long period of prosperity in terms of jobs and real estate growth. Since that time, Hawthorne has grown from a small, mostly rural community to a well-rounded assortment of residences and industries.

Music fans will recognize Hawthorne as the birthplace of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, founders and members of the Beach Boys. Although their boyhood home was actually demolished in the late 1980s as part of Century Freeway construction project, it was bestowed the designation of a California State Historic Landmark in May 2005.

Attractions in Hawthorne and nearby areas:

A wealth of cultural and entertainment options are available within a short drive of Hawthorne. Some of these are:

  • The Hollywood Museum - Four floors of displays which capture the magic of past and present motion pictures.
  • Aquarium of the Pacific - Dozens of aquatic exhibits.
  • Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens (Claremont) - Home to 70,000 native Californian plants.
  • Universal Studios - The world’s largest working film and television studio also features rides, shows, and amusements.
  • Long Beach Museum of Art
  • California Science Center - The west coast's largest hands-on science museum.
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
  • Los Angeles Zoo
  • Grauman's Chinese Theatre
  • The Gamble House (Pasadena) - A National Historic Landmark featuring American Arts and Crafts style architecture.
  • Los Angeles Maritime Museum
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain
  • Museum of Flying (Santa Monica)
  • Griffith Observatory

The following Los Angeles-based major league pro teams play their games only a short drive away from Hawthorne:

  • Baseball: LA Dodgers
  • Basketball: LA Clippers/LA Lakers
  • Hockey: LA Kings
  • Lacrosse: LA Riptide
  • Soccer: LA Galaxy

Los Angeles is also home to the Avengers of the Arena Football League.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Hawthorne84,112$35,149
El Segundo16,033$74,007
Gardena57,746$44,906
Hermosa Beach18,566$104,645
Inglewood112,580$36,541
Lawndale31,711$37,909
Manhattan Beach33,852$122,686

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Hawthorne Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hawthorne Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Hawthorne, California and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Hawthorne and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Hawthorne that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Hawthorne works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Hawthorne to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Hawthorne. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Hawthorne, California, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Hawthorne will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, CA. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Hawthorne, CA., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Hawthorne, CA., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Hawthorne, CA. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Hawthorne. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

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

Behavioral Health Services Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
Behavioral Health Services Inc Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House
CA Diversion Intervention Foundation Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family United-N-New Beginnings Inc Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Guidance Health Services Inc Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
New Hope Health Services Inc Hawthorne, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Dicta Health Services Inc Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Divine Healthcare Services Inc Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Access to Recovery
Los Angeles Drug Treatment Center Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
LUNNS Home Corporation Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
West Coast Outpatient Services Inc Inglewood, CA 2.6 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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, 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), Access to Recovery
Counseling and Research Associates Gardena, CA 3.2 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Brothers Making A Difference Los Angeles, CA 3.9 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Higher Goals Los Angeles, CA 3.9 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Palms Residential Care Facility Los Angeles, CA 3.9 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Help The People Foundation Inglewood, CA 4.7 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Inglewood Community Recovery Center Inglewood, CA 4.7 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Watts Healthcare Corp Inc Los Angeles, CA 4.9 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Thelma McMillen Center Torrance, CA 5.5 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dare U To Care Los Angeles, CA 5.9 miles from Hawthorne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)

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

When an individual is experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis, they may believe that other people are talking about them of following them; this state can be extremely dangerous and can result in incidents of extreme violence.

Crystal meth is usually smoked using glass pipes that are very similar to the pipes that are used to smoke crack cocaine.

In 2008, among persons aged 12 or older, the rate of substance dependence or abuse was the lowest among Asians (4.2 percent). Racial/ethnic groups with similar rates included American Indians or Alaska Natives (11.1 percent), persons reporting two or more races (9.8 percent), whites (9.0 percent), blacks (8.8 percent), and Hispanics (9.5 percent). These rates in 2008 were similar to the rates in 2002 through 2007.

LSD use during pregnancy has been reported to increase the risk of spontaneous abortion and congenital abnormalities. Expectant mothers should never use LSD or any other type of drug, or alcohol without advice from their doctors.

When inhalants are used in high amounts in sufficient concentrations, they can cause intoxication that usually only lasts for several minutes.

Vicodin is water soluble and because of this it is possible to extract some of the acetaminophen by crushing the tablets and allowing them to dissolve; addicts will sometimes then run this liquid through a coffee filter to remove most of the acetaminophen from the solution.


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 Hawthorne:

Attitude Adjustment
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:45 AM
Sunday, 6:45 AM
Sunday, 7:00 AM

Big Book Study
Southwest Alamo Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Lets Talk About It
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:30 PM

Men's Stagg
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Participation
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Questions & Answers
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Topic Discussion
Southwest Alano Club
12130 Birch Ave
Hawthorne, California 90250

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 11:30 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Hawthorne, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
2%
7%
Marijuana use in Hawthorne, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
81%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Hawthorne, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
6%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
77%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
8%
57%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Hawthorne, 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
2%
6%
3%
4%
0%
3%
60%
14%
2%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Hawthorne, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
5%
3%
6%
2%
2%
12%
2%
12%
8%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Hawthorne, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Hawthorne, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
75%
18%
Have you ever gone to school in Hawthorne, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
75%
25%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Hawthorne, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
6%
2%
5%
14%
3%
8%
7%
17%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
13%
53%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
29%
71%
Surveys updated monthly.

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