Los Angeles Alcohol Rehab Centers

Los Angeles is a city that is known for its nightlife scene around the world. Much of this can be attributed to Hollywood and the celebrity parties that occur on a regular basis. Alcohol abuse can in part be attributed to LA’s nightlife, but there are other factors that are responsible for alcohol’s widespread damage in Los Angeles County. The statistics below show who most abuses alcohol in the region, as well as the physical and economic harm that can be attributed to this addiction.

Statistics

The data below demonstrates the severity of alcohol abuse in LA, and also provides insight as to the most likely abuse demographics. According to The County of Los Angeles Public Health: Substance Abuse Prevention and Control:

• In Los Angeles, over one million members of the population admit to binge drinking (a startling 16.2% of the population).
• Men and young adults are the most likely to binge drink, and Caucasian individuals of a higher income level are most likely to be heavy drinkers.
• Approximately 242,000 members of the population in total are considered heavy drinkers, meaning they drink more than the recommended weekly amount on a regular basis.
• When Los Angeles high school students were surveyed, one in five admitted that they had been binge drinking at least once in the last month. This proves that youth are greatly at risk of alcoholism.
• In areas where there is greater access to alcohol, such as restaurants, bars and liquor stores, there are more alcohol-related incidents.

Effects on Los Angeles and its Residents

2,500 lives are lost annually, and the financial cost of alcohol abuse is $10.8 billion in LA County alone.
Excessive alcohol consumption is the second leading cause of death in Los Angeles.
75 percent of those killed as a result of alcohol use are men.
According to the Alcohol Use in Los Angeles Fact Sheet, there were more than 42,000 arrests for driving under the influence in Los Angeles in 2008 and 258 fatal collisions.

Demographics

As there are specific demographic groups that are most likely to abuse alcohol in Los Angeles, it is important that residents recognize that rehab centers are available to accommodate specific groups of people. Teens, for example, can be more successful in a treatment center when they are surrounded by their peers. Often they feel judged or like they cannot relate to adults and will participate more in a group setting when they feel greater comfort. These rehab programs also have staff that specializes in treating teens so their unique issues with alcohol can be addressed. There are similar rehab centers in Los Angeles that cater by demographic to men, women, certain socioeconomic groups and individuals from specific racial backgrounds.

The following is a list of treatment option in the Los Angeles area. Whether you or a loved one needs an alcohol rehab center or a drug treatment program within the state of California, we can help find you one that best fits your needs. Call us for assistance.


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