Inglewood, California

Introduction to Inglewood, California

Incorporated in 1908, Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, in Southern California. Inglewood is approximately twenty minutes southwest of Los Angeles, and twenty minutes northeast of Redondo Beach. Inglewood is approximately fifteen minutes from the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which is the second largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

Inglewood's history started with the Centinela Adobe, which was built in 1834 by the son of a soldier. Inglewood was the first settlement to be created from the 25,000 acre Centinela Ranch. It was established in 1888 shortly after a railroad station had been built in the area.

Two schools from the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD), the Centinela Elementary School and the William H. Kelso Elementary School were named as "California Distinguished Schools". Nearby Los Angeles to the north was ranked as one of the top thirty "Most Fun U.S. Cities" in a 2004 study conducted by Cranium, Inc.

Inglewood is 10 minutes east of Los Angeles International airport (LAX). LAX is the world's fifth busiest passenger airport. It also ranks seventh in air cargo tonnage handled.

Inglewood Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Inglewood residents can easily take advantage of all of the arts and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles as well as the rest of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Some of the more notable attractions in and around Inglewood include:

  • The Centinela Adobe Complex
  • The Centinela Valley Heritage and Research Center
  • The Forum
  • The Hollywood Park Racetrack and adjoining Casino
  • The LAX Firing Range

This part of Southern California has professional sports offerings to satisfy even the most demanding sports fan. Sports teams near Inglewood, include:

  • The Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL).
  • The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • Club Deportivo Chivas USA and the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS).
  • The Lancaster JetHawks, Inland Empire 66ers, and Lake Elsinore Storm of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). The JetHawks are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the 66ers are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, and the Storm are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
  • The Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
  • The Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
  • The Los Angeles Storm, and Southern California Seahorses who play in the United Soccer League's (USL) Premier Development League.
  • The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, who used to play in the Forum in Inglewood until they moved to the Staples Center in 1999.

For sports fans who do not mind a road trip, the city of San Diego two hours to the south is also home to:

  • The Major League Baseball (MLB) San Diego Padres.
  • The National Football League (NFL) San Diego Chargers.
  • The ECHL Sand Diego Gulls hockey team.
  • The United Soccer League (USL) USL Premier Development League San Diego Gauchos and the USL W-League San Diego Gauchos Women.

Nearby Pasadena, a half an hour to the northeast, is home to the Tournament of Roses parade every January 1st, as well as the college football's Rose Bowl.

The Los Angeles area is one of the few regions of the United States where individuals can go to the shore in the morning, and skiing in the afternoon.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Inglewood112,580$36,541
Culver City38,816$61,451
El Segundo16,033$74,007
Gardena57,746$44,906
Hawthorne84,112$35,149
Hermosa Beach18,566$104,645
Lawndale31,711$37,909

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Inglewood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Inglewood Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Inglewood, California? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Inglewood and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Inglewood that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Inglewood is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Inglewood are Outpatient Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Inglewood will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Inglewood, California to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Inglewood will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Inglewood, CA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Inglewood, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Inglewood, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Inglewood. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Inglewood which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Inglewood, CA. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

There are 13 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Programs in Inglewood, California. We have also provided 7 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Inglewood:

Aegis Medical Systems Inc Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Access to Recovery
Behavioral Health Services Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Dicta Health Services Inc Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
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
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
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
El Dorado Community Service Center Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Help The People Foundation Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Inglewood Community Recovery Center Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Inglewood Substance Abuse Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Los Angeles Drug Treatment Center Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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
Pride Health Services Inc Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
West Coast Outpatient Services Inc Inglewood, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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
Behavioral Health Services Inc Hawthorne, CA 2.6 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House
Family United-N-New Beginnings Inc Hawthorne, CA 2.6 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
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)
Brothers Making A Difference Los Angeles, CA 3.7 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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 3.7 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
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 3.7 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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)
Pride Health Services Inc Los Angeles, CA 3.7 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Watts Healthcare Corp Inc Los Angeles, CA 4.2 miles from Inglewood
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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)

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

The past five years have seen a consistent year-over-year increase in emergency room visits related to heroin of 10% - 15%.

The definition of a person needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug problem is that he or she meets the criteria for abuse of or dependence on illegal drugs according to the DSM-IV, but has not received specialty treatment for an illegal drug problem in the past year. Specialty treatment is treatment received at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), hospital (inpatient only), or mental health center.

The past year prevalence of MDE was higher among adult girls than among adult boys (9.3 vs. 5.2 percent).

In 2008, current cigarette smoking among teens aged 12 to 17 and young adults aged 18 to 25 was more prevalent among whites than blacks (10.6 vs. 5.0 percent for teens and 40.6 vs. 26.3 percent for young adults).

Contrary to earlier belief high dose use of cocaine can be detected as long as 10 to 22 days after last use.

The rate of current use of any tobacco product among persons aged 12 or older remained steady from 2007 to 2008 (28.6 and 28.4 percent, respectively). Rates of current use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco also did not change significantly over that period. However, between 2002 and 2008, past month use of any tobacco product decreased from 30.4 to 28.4 percent, and past month cigarette use declined from 26.0 to 23.9 percent. Rates of past month use of cigars, smokeless tobacco, and pipe tobacco in 2008 were similar to corresponding rates in 2002.


The following survey was completed by residents of Inglewood, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in Inglewood, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Inglewood, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
20%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
78%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
33%
40%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Inglewood, 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
12%
29%
2%
8%
0%
0%
32%
7%
2%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Inglewood, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
6%
2%
2%
11%
3%
11%
7%
28%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Inglewood, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Inglewood, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
87%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Inglewood, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
76%
19%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Inglewood, 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%
2%
3%
14%
5%
9%
4%
24%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
24%
43%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
40%
60%
Surveys updated monthly.

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