Paramount, California

Introduction to Paramount, California

Paramount is a city in California's Los Angeles County, located about 17 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by four major freeways (Interstates I-105, I-605, I-710, and California State Highway 91), the city is within easy driving distance from Los Angeles International Airport and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Nearby communities include Lynwood (to the north), Compton (to the west), Lakewood (to the south), and Bellflower (to the east).

Presumably named after the Paramount Pictures movie studio, Paramount began as an area formed by two small dairy communities named Clearwater and Hynes. During the 1930s, Hynes became the world leader in the marketing of hay and the place where a daily price for the world market would be established and announced. In 1940, Frank Zamboni opened an ice skating rink which would later become a world class training ground for professional skaters. The owner's name also became world famous when he invented the Zamboni Ice-Resurfacing machine, a device used in ice rinks around the world. The machines are today still manufactured exclusively in Paramount. In 1948, Hynes and Clearwater merged to form the town of Paramount, which became incorporated as a city in 1957.

Paramount Places of Interest

Interesting works of art can be found at major intersections, in parks, in front of businesses, and throughout town as part of Paramount's "Outdoor Art Museum". Recreational sites abound in the city, which contains nine parks, two public swimming pools, and a number of other recreational venues. A noted city landmark is Paramount Iceland, a full-service indoor ice skating facility offering recreational skating as well as hockey and figure skating programs. Iceland has served since 1940 as a premiere practice facility for many well-known skaters including Sonja Henie, Richard Dwyer, and Peggy Fleming. The facility also has what may be the only pipe organ currently playing regularly in any ice skating arena in the nation. The Wurlitzer organ, first installed in 1941, is believed to date back to the 1920s. Paramount is also very close to some of Southern California's top tourist and recreational attractions, owing to its prime location adjacent to Los Angeles and Orange County.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Paramount55,266$37,276
Bellflower72,878$42,822
Compton93,493$33,021
Downey107,323$50,017
Lakewood79,345$63,342
Lynwood69,845$35,808
Norwalk103,298$47,524

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Paramount Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Paramount Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Paramount, California? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Paramount 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Paramount that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Paramount 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 Paramount are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Paramount will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Paramount, 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Paramount 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Paramount, CA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Paramount, 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 Paramount, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Paramount. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Paramount 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab 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 Treatment Facility in Paramount, 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 Paramount, California Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Atlantic Recovery Services Paramount, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Paramount, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bienvenidos Childrens Center Inc Los Angeles, CA 0.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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 0.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 0.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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 0.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
New Millennium Counseling Services Inc Los Angeles, CA 0.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Caring Residential Care Inc Los Angeles, CA 2.1 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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)
Little House Inc Bellflower, CA 2.2 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mini Twelve Step House Inc Compton, CA 3.1 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shields for Families Compton, CA 3.1 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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
Transition House Compton, CA 3.1 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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
Bernies Lil Women Center Compton, CA 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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
New Resource Institute Compton, CA 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Priority Healthcare Services Inc Compton, CA 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Southland Outpatient Recovery Center Compton, CA 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug 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)
Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Med Ctr Downey, CA 3.5 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Progs Inc Anaheim, CA 3.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CRC Inc Whittier, CA 3.6 miles from Paramount
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

The rate of current cocaine use in 1996 was highest among Americans ages 18 to 25 at 2.0 percent.

Prosecutors in Tazewell County, Virginia reported in October 2000 that more than 150 people had been charged with felonies associated with OxyContin abuse.

Ecstasy is usually taken by mouth in a pill, tablet, or capsule. These pills can be different colors, and sometimes the pills have cartoon-like images on them. Some ecstasy users take more than one pill at a time, called "bumping."

If a Methadone treatment center is licensed to treat 150 individuals and they are currently only treating 149, they will need one more customer to stay on Methadone, or they will risk losing their license; what motivation does the clinic have for encouraging clients to withdraw from the drug?

Among teens aged 12 to 17, the rate of current illegal drug use was higher for boys (11.4 percent) than for girls (10.2 percent). Although boys aged 12 to 17 had a higher rate of marijuana use than girls (8.9 vs. 7.1 percent), girls were more likely to use psychotherapeutics nonmedically than boys (3.8 vs. 2.7 percent).

Taken in sufficient amounts, inhalant produce an effect that is similar to anesthesia.


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 Paramount:

Anything Goes
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 AM

Back Home A A
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Bell Lucky 12
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Big Book Study
Club
8021 E. Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:00 PM

Big Book Workshop
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 5:00 PM

Chips Ahoy
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 1:30 PM

Depth & Weight Group
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Discussion
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 1:00 PM

Discussion Group
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

Early Bird
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

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

Groupo Bienstar
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Last Chance
Club
8021 E. Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 5:00 PM

Midnite Madness
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 12:00 PM

Noon Whatever
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 AM

On The Way Home
Club
8021 E. Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 4:00 PM
Monday, 4:00 PM
Tuesday, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 4:00 PM

Open A A
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM

Outcasts
Church
16635 Paramount Blvd
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Paramount Ladies
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 11:30 AM

Paramount Speakers
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Questions & Answers
Club
8021 E. Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 1:00 PM

Ronnie O Memorial
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:30 PM

Steps And Traditions
Club
8021 E. Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Sunday Spiritual Group
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 11:00 AM

Take It Or Leave It Group
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:00 AM

Tues Beginners
Club
8021 E Rosecrans
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 PM

Wed Nite Study
Club
8021 E Rosecrans Ave
Paramount, California 90723

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Paramount, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Paramount, 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 Paramount, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in Paramount, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
88%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Paramount, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
5%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
8%
61%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Paramount, 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%
7%
2%
1%
70%
4%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Paramount, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
3%
3%
3%
4%
14%
5%
11%
9%
11%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Paramount, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Paramount, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
80%
17%
Have you ever gone to school in Paramount, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
93%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Paramount, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
7%
3%
5%
15%
2%
10%
7%
20%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
28%
44%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
38%
62%
Surveys updated monthly.

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