Murrieta, California

Murrieta, California, in Riverside county, is 5 miles NW of Temecula, California (center to center) and 29 miles S of Riverside, California. The city is in the Riverside - San Bernardino area. There are 44,282 residents in Murrieta.

The People and Families of Murrieta

In Murrieta, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Murrieta, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Murrieta had a median family income of $65,904. Murrieta is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Murrieta folks tended to give their money ($31,139) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Murrieta Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Murrieta that were owner-occupied was 80%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Murrieta, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Murrieta, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Murrieta44,282$65,904
Canyon Lake9,952$72,317
Hemet58,812$33,579
Lake Elsinore28,928$47,563
Perris36,189$36,063
Rancho Santa Margarita47,214$88,216
Temecula57,716$62,270

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Murrieta Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Murrieta, California? Are you concerned about a family member in Murrieta, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Murrieta, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Murrieta, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Murrieta, CA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Murrieta, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Murrieta, California with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Murrieta, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Murrieta, CA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Murrieta, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Murrieta, from an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Murrieta - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Murrieta. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Murrieta. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

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

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

A Better Tomorrow Murrieta, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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: Self payment, Private health insurance
WCHS Inc Murrieta, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Southwest Family Counseling Inc Temecula, CA 8.0 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lyleen P Hughes Hemet, CA 18.8 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Pegasus Oceanside, CA 21.2 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Mainstream Group Inc Capistrano Beach, CA 21.6 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pacific Hills Treatment Center San Clemente, CA 21.8 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, 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
Sovereign Health of California San Clemente, CA 21.9 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Valley Wide Counseling San Jacinto, CA 22.4 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Wel-Mor Psychological Group Inc Anaheim, CA 24.6 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
WISR Ministries Inc Moreno Valley, CA 24.6 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alpha Project for the Homeless Vista, CA 25.1 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
A Better Community Counseling Program Corona, CA 26.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Clini Corona, CA 26.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
MedPro Treatment Centers Inc Dana Point, CA 26.7 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Solutions for Recovery Dana Point, CA 26.7 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sun Ray Addictions Hemet, CA 27.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Carolyn E Wylie Center for Children Riverside, CA 27.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
My Family Inc Riverside, CA 27.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Riverside Center for Behavioral Riverside, CA 27.3 miles from Murrieta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Across geographic regions in 2006, underage current alcohol use rates were higher in the Northeast (32.0 percent) and Midwest (29.7 percent) than in the South (25.8 percent). The rate in the West (28.1 percent) was similar to rates in the South and Midwest regions, but significantly lower than the rate in the Northeast.

In addition to the initial feeling of euphoria, the short-term effects of heroin include a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and heavy extremities.

In 2008, the type of mental health services most often received by adults aged 18 or older was prescription medication (11.3 percent), followed by outpatient services (6.8 percent). Rates of prescription medication and outpatient service use in 2008 were similar to the rates in 2007 (11.1 and 6.9 percent, respectively). Note that respondents could report receiving more than one type of mental health care. Between 2002 and 2008, the percentage of adults receiving outpatient services declined from 7.4 to 6.8 percent, while the percentage receiving prescription medication increased from 10.5 to 11.3 percent.

Approximately 17 million Americans, age 12 and older, report past-month marijuana use.

Past year illegal drug use was higher among adults aged 18 or older with SPD (27.2 percent) than among adults without SPD (12.3 percent). Similarly, the rate of past month cigarette use was higher among adults with SPD (44.2 percent) than among adults without SPD (24.5 percent).

Past year nonmedical users of prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs are asked how they obtained the drugs they recently used nonmedically. Rates averaged for 2007 and 2008 show that over half of the nonmedical users of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives aged 12 or older said they got the drugs they used most recently "from a friend or relative for free." In a follow-up question, the majority of these respondents indicated that their friend or relative had obtained the drugs from one doctor.


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 Murrieta:

As Bill Sees It
Community House
24973 Washington
Murrieta, California 92562

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

Kalmia And Adams United Methodist Church
24652 Adams
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Little Big Book
Kalmia And Adams United Methodist Church
24652 Adams
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Suzanne Austin Ladies 12 And 12
23925 Via Segovia
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:00 PM

United Church Of Valley
Wed Night Mens Stag
24973 Washington Ave
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

United Methodist Church
Kalmia And Adams United Methodist Church
24652 Adams
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Wed Night Kalmia And Dams
Kalmia And Adams United Methodist Church
24652 Adams
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Wed Night Mens Stag
24973 Washington Ave
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Wed. Participation
Methodist Church
Kalmia & Adams
Murrieta, California 92562

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Murrieta, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
15%
5%
Marijuana use in Murrieta, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
82%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Murrieta, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
3%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
28%
45%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Murrieta, 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
9%
1%
1%
5%
0%
3%
57%
14%
2%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Murrieta, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
2%
8%
2%
5%
14%
4%
12%
10%
10%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Murrieta, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Murrieta, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
86%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Murrieta, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
22%
75%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Murrieta, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
2%
3%
2%
3%
12%
2%
8%
5%
31%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
23%
52%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
30%
70%
Surveys updated monthly.

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