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National City, CaliforniaIntroduction to National City, California
National City, California is located in San Diego County, only 5 miles southeast of San Diego and 10 miles north of the Mexican border. The city is bordered by Chula Vista (to the south) and Lincoln Borders (to the east). Major highways servicing the city include Interstates I-5 and I-805; and California State Highways 15, 54, and 94.
Incorporated in 1887, National City is San Diego County's second oldest city. Sitting on land purchased by the Kimball brothers in 1868, the city grew slowly. Attempts by the Kimballs and others to make National City a prime railway link to points east never fully panned out, although some track was laid in the area. In the ensuing years, the city became a prime destination for migration by Easterners attracted by its outstanding climate. Miles of tree-shaded streets and Victorian homes appeared in the city, many of which remain to this day.
Historic Sites in National City
National City is steeped in California history, with several of its sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Granger Music Hall was originally built in the late 19th century by Ralph Granger, a music lover who struck it rich in the silver mines of Colorado. Beautifully restored, the existing structure is painted in its original colors. The Brick Row on Heritage Square is a series of 10 individual row houses built by Frank Kimball in 1887 in an architectural style unique to this region but modeled after the row houses of Philadelphia and similar eastern cities. The Santa Fe Rail Depot, built in 1882, is the only original transcontinental railroad terminus in the United States that is still standing. St. Matthews Episcopal Church, built in 1887, is designed in a style patterned after an English Countryside church. National City Boulevard, also known as "The Miracle Mile of Cars", spans the north-south length of National City and serves as a living museum of travel and reminder of the time when California became the center of the New Car Culture. Nearby Cities and Towns| Location | Pop. | Median Family
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| National City | 54,260 | $31,497 | | Chula Vista | 173,556 | $50,136 | | Coronado | 24,100 | $82,959 | | Imperial Beach | 26,992 | $37,352 | | La Mesa | 54,749 | $50,398 | | Lemon Grove | 24,918 | $45,844 | | San Diego | 1,223,400 | $53,060 |
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The listings in National City, California and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(11) Outpatient
(10) Spanish Speaking
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(5) American Sign Language
(9) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(3) Halfway House
(2) Females
(2) Males
(2) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Mental Health Services
(3) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in National City, California? Are you concerned about a family member in National City, 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 Rehabilitation Facility in National City, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!
An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in National City, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in National City, 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 Addiction Recovery Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in National City, 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 National City, 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.
A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in National City, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center 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.
An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in National City - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in National City. 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility 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 National City. 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 National City, California Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.
There are 2 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Programs in National City, California. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to National City:McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ National City, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| CRASH San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| House of Metamorphosis San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| House of Metamorphosis Inc San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Pathfinders of San Diego San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Turning Point Home of San Diego San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Way Back Inc San Diego, CA 3.4 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Acupuncture Institute for Chula Vista, CA 3.5 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Maria Sardinas Center San Diego, CA 4.5 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
| Amity at Vista San Diego, CA 4.6 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
| Comprehensive Health Center San Diego, CA 4.6 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Twelfth Step House San Diego, CA 4.6 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Community Connection Resource Center San Diego, CA 5.0 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Union of Pan Asian Communities San Diego, CA 5.0 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Community Research Foundation Inc Chula Vista, CA 5.2 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
| Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Chula Vista, CA 5.2 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| MAAC Project Chula Vista, CA 5.2 miles from National City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ Chula Vista, CA 5.2 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| San Diego Treatment Services Chula Vista, CA 5.2 miles from National City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Cigarette initiation increased from 2.4 million in 1991 to 3.5 million in 1996, then decreased to 2.8 million in 1999. Initiation of cigarette use among teens aged 12 to 17 significantly decreased from 2.0 million in 1999 to 1.6 million in 2000, continuing a decline observed since 1996.
Among people who needed but did not receive illegal drug use treatment and felt they needed treatment (based on 2004-2006 combined data), the six most often reported reasons for not receiving treatment were (1) no health coverage and could not afford cost (35.1 percent), (2) not ready to stop using (31.8 percent), (3) not knowing where to go for treatment (14.7 percent), (4) concern that getting treatment might cause neighbors/community to have negative opinion (13.5 percent), (5) possible negative effect on job (12.8 percent), and (6) being able to handle the problem without treatment (12.4 percent).
In 2008, the number of new nonmedical users of OxyContin® aged 12 or older was 478,000, with an average age at first use of 21.8 years among those aged 12 to 49. These estimates are similar to those for 2007 (554,000 and 24.0 years, respectively). OxyContin® initiation declined between 2004 (615,000) and 2008.
Over time, opiate users are at risk for developing infections of the heart lining and valves, skin abscesses, and congested lungs.
In 2005, the rate of current illegal drug use was approximately 8 times higher among teens aged 12 to 17 who smoked cigarettes in the past month (46.7 percent) than it was among teens who did not smoke cigarettes in the past month (5.5 percent).
Today, benzodiazapines account for twenty percent of the total number of prescriptions that are written for controlled substance in the United States.
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| Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in National City: |
Fey Esperanza
120 National City Blvd.
National City, California
Meeting Days and Times
Lunes, Miercoles, y Sabado, 4:30PM
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