San Marcos, California

Introduction to San Marcos, California

Located in the northern portion of California's San Diego County is the city of San Marcos. Situated 35 miles north of San Diego and about 95 miles south of Los Angeles, San Marcos is bisected by California State Highway 78. Adjacent to Interstate I-15, the city is also easily accessible to I-5, I-805, and State Highway 76. Nearby towns include Vista (to the northwest), Escondido (to the east), and Rancho Bernardo (to the south). The city is home to the local campus of California State University (Cal State) and also to Palomar College.

San Marcos derived its name from the name given to the surrounding valley by Spaniards in the late 18th century ("Los Vallecitos de San Marcos", which translates to "Little Valleys of St. Mark"). Settlement began nearly a century later when the San Marcos Land Company bought the former Los Vallecitos de San Marcos land grant and divided the land into tracts and sold them. Arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad nearby spurred the area's development, and by the early part of the 20th century farming, dairy and poultry production became prominent elements of the San Marcos economy. Incorporated in 1963, the city began to grow rapidly and by the 1980s became one of the fastest growing cities in California. Cal State's decision to build its new campus in San Marcos in 1989 was a turning point in ushering in the city's current state of fast-forward development.

San Marcos Attractions

Music and fine arts are active in San Marcos and North San Diego County. Theatre West is the city's youth drama program, offering five elaborate shows per year at the Hearth Theater. The Performing Arts Center at Palomar College showcases student and professional dramatic works. For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, San Marcos boasts 22 golf courses within a 30-minute drive of the city, including the course at Lake San Marcos and the Aviara and La Costa resort golf courses. Hiking, camping and biking are available nearby; and skiing and snowboarding can be found only two hours to the north in the San Bernardino Mountains. Events in San Marcos include the Grand Summer Festival, an August celebration featuring specialty foods and micro-brews, live blues & jazz performances, and one of the largest classic car shows in San Diego County. In March, the city celebrates its Carnival of Cultures, an international carnival where representatives from different ethnic groups host booths featuring international cuisine, traditional arts & crafts, and children’s activities. Performances by multi-cultural dancers, singers, and musicians take place throughout the event.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
San Marcos54,977$51,292
Carlsbad78,247$77,151
Encinitas58,014$78,104
Escondido133,559$48,456
Oceanside161,029$52,232
Solana Beach12,979$96,652
Vista89,857$45,649


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

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



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If you or a loved one in San Marcos is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in San Marcos try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in San Marcos, California to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program can help an individual from San Marcos, CA. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from San Marcos, California to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility will encourage the individual from San Marcos to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from San Marcos, California the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around San Marcos, that may include Outpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, Short-term Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Treatment, Inpatient Treatment, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from San Marcos in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from San Marcos can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from San Marcos, CA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality San Marcos Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the San Marcos, California treatment program; a quality Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from San Marcos, CA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in San Marcos, California will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The San Marcos, CA. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from San Marcos with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from San Marcos, CA. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in San Marcos that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the San Marcos,California Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 4 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities in San Marcos, California. We have also provided 16 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to San Marcos:

CRC Health Group San Marcos, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mental Health Systems Inc San Marcos, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Occupational Health Services (OHS) San Marcos, CA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
San Diego Health Alliance San Marcos, CA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Alpha Project for the Homeless Vista, CA 5.1 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
AAE Crosby Center Escondido, CA 6.1 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mission Treatment Services Inc Escondido, CA 6.1 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Fellowship Center Escondido, CA 7.6 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Serenity House Inc Escondido, CA 7.6 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Vietnam Veterans of San Diego Escondido, CA 7.6 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House
Pegasus Oceanside, CA 12.8 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
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
Broad Horizons Ramona, CA 13.4 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Group Conscience Pemarro Ramona, CA 13.4 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Practical Recovery Services La Jolla, CA 17.0 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Scripps McDonalds Center La Jolla, CA 17.0 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Practical Recovery La Jolla, CA 20.3 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Scripps McDonald Center La Jolla, CA 20.3 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ Ramona, CA 20.4 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pemarro Group Conscience Inc Ramona, CA 20.4 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
La Posta Substance Abuse Center Boulevard, CA 20.5 miles from San Marcos
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females

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

Methadone has always been most commonly known as the ?replacement drug? for people that have been addicted to heroin, morphine and other narcotics ?this practice is euphemistically called ?methadone maintenance treatment?.

Age-specific incidence rates generally have mirrored the overall incidence rate. The number of new users aged 18 to 25 reached a peak of 0.9 million in 1983, while the most recent low point for this group was 0.3 million from 1991 to 1994. Incidence among 12 to 17 year olds has not varied as greatly over the years, but peaked in 1980 at 0.3 million new users and reached a recent low point in 1991 with 90,000 new users.

A drug rehab treatment program is an effective solution for individuals who have struggled with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Every year, substance abuse affects more than twenty million Americans.

Hyperthermia as a result of Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems?or, rarely, death.

Inhalant abuse can produce a rapid high that can mimic alcohol intoxication; individuals that "huff" should not operate a vehicle.

The usual route for medical use is oral administration. In recreational use, methamphetamine can be swallowed, snorted, smoked, dissolved in water and injected (or even without water, in what is called a dry shot), Meth inserted anally (with or without dissolution in water; also known as a booty bump or shafting), or into the urethra.


The following survey was completed by residents of San Marcos, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
96%
1%
3%
Marijuana use in San Marcos, California.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
83%
16%
Perception of Alcohol in San Marcos, California.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
9%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
83%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
29%
48%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in San Marcos, 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
11%
12%
0%
4%
7%
3%
46%
12%
1%
4%
Most common first drug experience in San Marcos, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
3%
2%
3%
11%
4%
12%
5%
25%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in San Marcos, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in San Marcos, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
91%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in San Marcos, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
86%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in San Marcos, California?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
3%
7%
2%
3%
12%
2%
6%
6%
30%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
12%
53%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
35%
65%
Surveys updated monthly.

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