Redding, California

Introduction to Redding

The California city of Redding, located on the Sacramento River approximately 15 miles south of Shasta Lake, is the county seat of Shasta County. The city is connected to surrounding areas by the I-5 freeway, U.S. Highway 299, California State Highway 44, and California State Highway 273. Redding is the largest city in the northern Sacramento Valley and also the largest city on the 470-mile stretch of Interstate 5 which runs between Sacramento, California and Eugene, Oregon. Both Redding and its southerly neighbor Red Bluff are popular with tourists as bases to explore Lake Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and other nearby natural attractions.

Incorporated in 1887, Redding was named for Benjamin B. Redding, the first land agent for the California and Oregon Railroad. In 1874, a bill was introduced in the legislature changing the name to "Reading" in honor of city founder Pierson B. Reading. The railroad, however, would not recognize the change, and the original spelling was restored in 1880. During the twentieth century, Redding's main industry was lumber, but in present-day Redding, the two major industries are law and medicine.

Redding Attractions

Redding offers a variety of entertainment options including night clubs, shopping malls, movie theaters, and fine dining. A number of fairs and community festivals are held throughout the year. The Redding Convention Center features a variety of entertainment throughout the year from antique shows to country and western music. Museums in Redding include the Redding Museum of Art & History, which exhibits contemporary art and also features a large collection of local Indian artifacts, and the Carter House Natural Science Museum. The Redding Arboretum offers beautiful trails, wildlife views, and a glimpse of the Sacramento Valley as it was 300 years ago. The Schreder Planetarium is another local attraction which offers showings each Friday night.

Natural attractions abound in the region surrounding Redding. Mt. Lassen, rising 10,457 feet above sea level, is visible to the east. Snowcapped Mt. Shasta, visible to the north, towers over 14,000 feet above sea level. Other local attractions include:

  • Lake Shasta Caverns
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park (approximately an hours drive to the east on Route 44)
  • Shasta State Historic Park (3 miles west on Route 299)
  • Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp
  • Camden House & El Dorado Mine (15 miles west on Route 299)
  • Lake Shasta (15 miles north on I-5)
  • Whiskeytown Lake (about 8 miles west on Route 299)

Many captivating resorts can be found around the Shasta Lake Area, and several maintained campgrounds are available for public use within the National Forest boundaries.

For sports fans, the closest professional team resides in Chico, about 80 miles to the south. The Chico Outlaws are an independent baseball team playing in the Golden Baseball League (GBL). Fans willing to take the 3-hour drive to Sacramento can view the NBA Kings, the WNBA Monarchs, the World Indoor Soccer League Knights, and the River Cats, which is the Minor League Baseball AAA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Redding80,865$41,164
Anderson9,022$29,259
Shasta Lake9,008$33,010

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Redding Short Commute Times


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

(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(10) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(2) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(10) Clients With Legal Issues
(17) Outpatient
(5) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Halfway House
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(4) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) Females
(5) American Sign Language
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(3) Males
(2) Spanish Speaking



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Redding, CA.? Do you know of someone in Redding, CA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Redding comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Redding treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Redding would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Redding, CA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Redding are Outpatient Treatment Centers, Short-term Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Rehab Facilities, Long-term Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Redding have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Redding, California delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Redding, CA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Redding, CA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Redding, CA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Redding, CA.

Getting Help

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

There are 11 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facilities in Redding, California. We have also provided 9 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Redding:

Cornerstone Recovery Systems Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Empire Recovery Center Inc Redding, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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
Psychiatric Care Center Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Redding Outpatient Clinic Redding, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Redeemed Recovery Services Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shasta County Alcohol and Drug Program Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Shasta County Health and Human Service Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shasta Options Redding, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Thomas J Andrews MD Inc Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
VOTC Inc Redding, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Wright Education Services Redding, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Empire Outpatient Services Shasta Lake, CA 6.5 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Empire Recovery Outpatient Services Shasta Lake, CA 7.3 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tehama County Health Services Agency Corning, CA 31.4 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Passages Day Treatment Center Gerber, CA 31.4 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bondage Breaker Recovery Service Inc Red Bluff, CA 31.4 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Trinity County Behavioral Health Servs Weaverville, CA 32.1 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Pit River Health Service Inc Burney, CA 41.2 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Right Roads Recovery Programs Burney, CA 41.2 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Mayers Crossroads Clinic Burney, CA 42.4 miles from Redding
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In terms of individuals that have a short history of drug addiction and wish to correct the situation, but have encountered difficulty in doing so on their own, outpatient drug addiction treatment or counseling may initially be appropriate.

Due to its extremely high potential for abuse, methamphetamine has been classified as a Schedule II drug that legally can only be prescribed by a medical provider and cannot be refilled.

Psychotherapeutics include the nonmedical use of any prescription type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives. Over the counter substances are not included. In 2006, there were 2.6 million persons aged 12 or older who used psychotherapeutics nonmedically for the first time within the past year. The numbers of new users of specific psychotherapeutics in 2006 were 2.2 million for pain relievers, 1.1 million for tranquilizers, 845,000 for stimulants, and 267,000 for sedatives. There was a significant increase in the number of past year initiates of stimulants from 2005 (647,000) to 2006, but there were no significant changes in the estimates for the remaining psychotherapeutics.

Researchers have experimented on human meth addicts who quickly line up to participate in clinical tests; the participants that report being "disappointed" by the experience were later found to be given the placeboes instead of the drug.

The national prevalence rate for the use of cocaine in the past year among all persons aged 12 or older was 2.5 percent (Table A.6). Because cocaine is one of the substances included in the "any illegal drug other than marijuana" category, it is useful to compare the rankings of States with respect to these two substance measures. In 2002, only five of the States with the 10 highest rates of past month use of an illegal drug other than marijuana (aged 12 or older) also had past year rates of cocaine use (aged 12 or older) that were in the top fifth. The District of Columbia had the highest rate of past year cocaine use both among persons aged 12 or older and those aged 26 or older, but it was in the lowest fifth for those aged 12 to 17 and for those aged 18 to 25. Colorado was the only State that ranked in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older).

A "bag" or single dose of heroin may contain 50 milligrams of powder.


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 Redding:

It's All Good Group
Vineyard City Church
3276 Bechelli Lane
Redding, California 96002

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 PM

Monday Night Wildside
Wild Side
Next To Tobacco And Brew
Redding, California 96003

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Redding Young Peoples Group
First Methodist Church
1825 East St. Room 12
Redding, California 96001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 6:00 PM

The Steps We Took Group
All Saints Episcopal Church
2150 Benton Drive
Redding, California 96003

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:30 PM

Tuesday Nite Mens Stag
Redding Alano
1050 State St
Redding, California 96001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Wednesday Night Live
All Saints Episcopal Church
2150 Benton Drive
Redding, California 96003

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Redding, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Redding, 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 Redding, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
6%
3%
Marijuana use in Redding, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
86%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Redding, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
2%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
79%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
15%
55%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Redding, 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%
2%
3%
6%
3%
59%
8%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Redding, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
2%
7%
2%
4%
12%
4%
10%
4%
22%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Redding, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Redding, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
76%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Redding, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
85%
15%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Redding, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
7%
2%
4%
15%
4%
11%
4%
17%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
11%
66%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
91%
9%
Surveys updated monthly.

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