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San Diego, CA 92123
 Claimed | Right Path Recovery, a top addiction treatment center in San Diego, CA, is devoted to aiding people in conquering substance abuse and reclaiming their lives. Our wide range of services includes medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient rehab, dual diagnosis support, and relapse | Treatments Programs Payment Options  Alcoholism Opioid Addiction Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse Mental Health  Adult Program  Self-Pay Options Private insurance | View Website (888) 596-2518 | Alcohol & Drug Rehab San Diego at Right Path Recovery has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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215 West Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The Alvarado Parkway Institute, with a clinic in El Cajon, California, offers intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) for adults, with a specialty program for first responders. They offer medication management, a light breakfast and lunch during the program, transportation assistance, and aftercare support. The IOP program is available for three hou | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult Program LGBTQ Program Young Adult Program Military Program  MedicaidPrivate insuranceSelf-Pay Options Medicare Military InsurancePrivate Insurance | 
Very welcoming and friendly staff that care about their patients/clients. Informative sessions on mental health and empowerment. A place where everyone feels included and gets a chance to grow/develop as mental health patients/citizens of the community.
Andrew Balo
1 year ago
The staff here are fantastic. They got my life back. Everyone lives up to their vision, " A culture of caring "
David Langenhorst
6 years ago
Great workers always making you feel welcome
Jesse Gomez
6 years ago
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1400 North Johnson Avenue
Suite 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
| McAlister Institute for Treatment and Education’s East County Adolescent Detox center is in El Cajon, California. They specialize in crisis intervention, medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and aftercare planning for drug addictions. They have tracks for men and women, LGBTQ+ clients, clients with HIV/AIDS, and those with co-occurr | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options Financial Aid Sliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicaid | 
Hello McAlister's I was in your program years back
Stella G o n z a l e s
3 months ago
Life saving services.
Chris Dragman
1 year ago
Very impressed with the Corporate leadership
Greg Stacy
3 years ago
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1240 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
| Revive Pathway provides specialized addiction and mental health treatment in El Cajon, California. This outpatient facility for adults uses proven therapeutic approaches and holistic methods to help you reach recovery. Their program focuses on the whole person. They provide medication assisted treatment, using FDA approved medications, like Suboxon | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionMental Health and Substance AbuseSubstance AbuseMental Health Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Self-Pay OptionsPrivate insuranceMedicare | 
I was referred to Revive from Grossmont Medical to obtain continuity of care due to our rapid, out of state return to California. Traci, my provider was thorough and interested in taking a complete history. The patient navigator helped me with the paperwork and was welcoming and professional. The medical assistants were great--I shrunk 1/4 of an inch and have to lose ten pounds! The front desk manager had the whole process down and made it look easy. Which it is not. I go back in a week and am very grateful for the care and consideration I received.
Judi Kirkham
2 weeks ago
I can't say enough good things about this place but what I mostly appreciate is the dignity and respect in which I'm treated thank you
Carmen Astorga
4 weeks ago
GREAT STAFF, WALK IN WELCOME, MEDICATION TREATMENT, RIDE ASSISTANCE, URGENT CARE FOR ENROLLED PATIENTS, COUNSELING, THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH, ACCEPTS ALL PATIENTS WITH OR WITHOUT INSURANCE, PAYMENT PLANS.
Over all a great place and community of people that are involved in treatment of the patients - and the patients that seek help.
Kaela Larosa
1 month ago
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234 Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
| El Cajon Treatment Clinic is an outpatient opioid use disorder treatment center located in El Cajon, California. They serve individuals 18 years of age and older. They offer individual and group counseling services and medication assisted treatment (MAT). El Cajon’s medication assisted treatment program uses FDA approved medications to ease the s | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program MedicaidPrivate insuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicareMilitary Insurance | 
I truly appreciate the staff at this location, my counselors are awesome people I thank God for. The doctors are a little unfiltered, but they deal with people like me, all day, every day. The facility itself is borderline acceptable, but then again, all things considered...
Theresa Roth
1 month ago
“Julie Hererra is an exceptional drug and alcohol treatment counselor who genuinely cares for her clients’ well-being and success. Her professionalism and dedication shine through in every aspect of her work. Julie goes above and beyond, creating individualized treatment plans that make a lasting difference in her clients’ lives. Her compassionate approach, combined with her vast knowledge, ensures that every client on her caseload receives the highest quality care. Julie’s commitment to helping others achieve sobriety and build healthier lifestyles is truly inspiring. Her personality is effective as she connects with her clients aiming to give each person a positive outcome on their healing journey.
I have known Julie professionally for many years, and she consistently brings her strong work ethic wherever she goes. Her dedication and integrity sets her apart, making her a true asset to anyone seeking support on their recovery journey. Highly recommended!”
Antoinette Cole
10 months ago
I really don't know where I would be without the help of
Miss Julie Herra !! ❤️
She is an absolute Angel 😇
She is so understanding and caring ! She is always going out of her way to check on people and make sure they are doing well 🙏
Thank You Miss Julie we all love you so dang much ❤️
She really is the best counselor I've ever had there 😉 and I pray 🙏 she will be there for many more years !
Oh one more thing she should really get a huge bonus 💰💲
As she really is irreplaceable 🥳
Omg and I had to come back to edit in that Erin, Lorena and Eryca the beautiful ladies at the front desk are wonderful 😊 I've been here for a few years now and I remember when the front desk females 😒 almost made me run away and never come back hahah 🫣they were so very mean !
But NOW the ladies there are always so friendly and have a smile for you ❤️ Thank you ladies you are always a pleasure 😚
And I will continue to bring my smiles and sunshine to you too 😇🌹🌸🌺🌼💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️
Raychelle Weck
11 months ago
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1460 East Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
| Since 1963, the Sharp Mesa Vista’s East County Outpatient Clinic has been helping adults overcome their addiction and co-occurring issues to drugs and alcohol in El Cajon, California. It’s a suburb of San Diego. This center's outpatient program is respected, so they're definitely worth considering if you’re ready to face your sobriety head-on | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Private insuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMedicareMilitary Insurance | 
This place and staff are very good with helping you with what problems you deal with daily I couldn't ask for any better.
B Chambers
4 years ago
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1365 North Johnson Avenue
Suites 111-113
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The East County Regional Recovery Center, located in El Cajon, California, offers dual diagnosis outpatient treatment for adults. Services include case management and wraparound aftercare support. Outpatient services at the East County Regional Recovery Center include assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, recovery educatio | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Self-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicare | 
At first I didn't feel like this program was gonna do it for me but for the most part everyone is pretty respectable and don't f with your head or try to get on your nerves everyone there is going threw some stuff
Anthony Oñate
4 months ago
These people are hands down the most genuine people with the biggest hearts.
Thatone Guy
1 year ago
Go play bingo nice friendly people and the drug program is awesome been there meany oof times God bless Jenny
janice Chavez
1 year ago
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700 N Johnson Ave P
El Cajon, CA 92020
| Crossroads Family Center is a community based corporation in El Cajon, California, and caters to the state’s eastern region and rural communities. Children and youth aged 5 to 18 as well as their families can participate in outpatient care. You’ll benefit from comprehensive behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for your child. Their a | Treatments Programs Payment Options Dual DiagnosisMental Health Young Adult Program Medicaid | 
Very helpful center. The therapist is helping my niece & I am seeing results slowly but surely.
Esme Esme
1 year ago
After today I will half to give them four stars because I seen a different side of the program and I have seen some changes in my sons, After all of the downs in the beginning and as time went by they working with out family through this difficult time in our lives. I appreciate that I hope all goes well from here on out. I’m going to do everything on my end to make it happen.
Sametra Scott
2 years ago
This place has served my kids a few times.
amanda scofield
4 years ago
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460 Magnolia Avenue
Suite 110
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The Heartland Wellness Recovery Center offers outpatient dual diagnosis substance use and mental health treatment to adults in El Cajon, California. Services are trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and available in English, Arabic, and Chaldean. Outpatient care at the Heartland Wellness Recovery Center includes psychiatric evaluations, medicat | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Young Adult ProgramAdult Program Medicare | 
So thankful to be a client with this place. They are there for you when you feel like no one else is. Staff are nice and friendly, they will help you. Clean and safe. Amazing 🙌
Ranelle McLemore
6 years ago
Amazing Staff!
Ruthless *Rosie* (*)
6 years ago
They are very helpful and nice. Groups are informative and fun.
CATHERINE ZITKIV
6 years ago
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550 Fesler St
Ste. G-1
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The McAlister Institute East Teen Recovery Center, located in El Cajon, California, offers dual diagnosis outpatient alcohol and drug rehab treatment for teens. Services are available in schools and at the clinic and include aftercare support. Outpatient services are ideal for teens who don’t need traditional inpatient drug rehab and include ind | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult Program Self-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicareMedicaid | 
This Program has made such a huge difference in my teens life in every way. Grades improved, attitude over all a 360 turn around. I can"t thank you enough ~
Liane Gil
7 years ago
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938 East Washington Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The Alano Club of El Cajon, located in El Cajon, California, offers a meeting place for 12 step community based programs for those struggling with drug or alcohol use. The Alano Club or El Cajon also offers sober events for holidays and other celebrations. There are a variety of 12 step programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics An | Treatments Programs AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program | 
I love this meeting. The people are friendly and welcoming whomever like family!!
Renae Johnson
2 years ago
This is where I took my year clean. I also met a lot of awesome people here that are my close friends today
Renae Ynclan
2 years ago
Good meeting I'm telling you go there
Edwin Martinez
3 years ago
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545 North Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The East County Center for Change, located in Santee, California, offers outpatient substance use treatment for adults, youth, and families. There are also services for justice involved individuals and aftercare support. Outpatient care at the East County Center for Change includes assessments, individual and group counseling, recovery education, | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program MedicaidSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicarePrivate insurance | 
By far the best program ive ever been in. Everyones very supportive and understanding of my needs and where im at in my recovery. More than just a drug treatment its a new way of life. A life thats worth living.
Barbara Owens
7 years ago
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343 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020
| The Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) office on Lexington Ave in El Cajon, California, provides outpatient mental health and wellness services to Chaldean, Iraqi, African American, Latinx, Somali, and Filipino adults aged 60 and older. The senior support program, EMASS, offers services such as health education, individual and group counselin | Treatments Programs Payment Options Mental Health Adult Program Self-Pay OptionsSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicaidPrivate insurance | Union of Pan Asian Communities – El Cajon has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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4990 Williams Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
| Don Allen ParentCare Family Recovery Center supports chemically dependent women in La Mesa, California. Medi-Cal is accepted. A sliding scale fee is also offered. In order to participate in this program you must be a woman who is pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 18. They offer gender sensitive treatment in a group or individual settin | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Teen Program Child Program Self-Pay OptionsFinancial AidSliding Scale Payment AssistanceMedicareMedicaidPrivate Insurance | Parentcare Family Recovery Center has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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3930 Fourth Ave
Suite 300A
San Diego, CA 92103
| Sober Life Recovery Solutions, located in San Diego, California, is an alcohol and drug rehab center that provides alcohol and drug rehab services to teens and adults through their partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient program, and traditional outpatient program. They also support Veterans. The partial hospitalization program meet | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary ProgramTeen Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMedicareMedicaidMilitary Insurance | Sober Life Recovery Solutions has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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11720 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
| Betty Ford Center, located in San Diego, California, is a mental health treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and alcohol and drug rehab center providing a wide continuum of care to individuals seeking recovery. Their services are provided to individuals of all ages. At the Betty Ford Center, the partial hospitalization program meets five days a wee | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMilitary Insurance | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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3025 Reynard Way
San Diego, CA 92103
| We are a trusted San Diego rehab center offering compassionate care for individuals beginning recovery. Our co-ed residential program provides detox in San Diego with 24/7 medical supervision to ensure safety and comfort during withdrawal from alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit drugs. With personalized care, experienced clinical staff, | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramLGBTQ Program Program for men Program for women Private InsuranceSelf-Pay Options | Akua Detox San Diego has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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7850 Vista Hill Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
| Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is an integrative addiction recovery and mental healthcare center for adolescents and adults in San Diego, California. They offer 12 step focused inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services, including specialized programming for young adults, military personnel, seniors, teens, and persons with co-occurring addiction and | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramMilitary ProgramYoung Adult ProgramChild ProgramTeen Program Seniors Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMedicareMilitary InsuranceFinancial Aid | Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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4971 Cresita Dr
San Diego, CA 92115
| Pacific Bay Recovery is a drug and alcohol treatment center in San Diego, California that supports adults with substance use disorders. Pacific Bay Recovery also provides key community resources, such as mental health treatment, family support services, and referrals to other service providers. Addiction-related services at Pacific Bay Recovery in | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Private insuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMedicareMilitary Insurance | Pacific Bay Recovery San Diego has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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14099 Sky Mountain Trail
Poway, CA 92064
| Restore Detox Centers is located in Poway California and offers dedicated programs to adults struggling with substance abuse issues. This treatment facility offers detox, residential treatment, and aftercare to their clients seeking recovery. Detox is the process of weaning the client off of the abused substance and removing the chemicals leaving | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult Program Self-Pay OptionsPrivate insurance MonthlySliding Scale Payment AssistanceMilitary Insurance | Restore Detox Centers has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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7632 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
| La Jolla Recovery, located in La Jolla, California, is a luxury alcohol and drug rehab center that provides detoxification, residential, and intensive outpatient levels of care to adults 18 and older. They provide gender-specific services, are LGBTQ-friendly, and allow pets under certain conditions. The detox program uses evidence-based treatment | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramProgram For WomenMilitary Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMedicaidMedicare | La Jolla Recovery has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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402 W Broadway
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92101
| Harmony Grove Recovery offers detox and addiction treatment services in San Diego, California. They have a goal to operate equivalent to a hospital. Tricare insurance is accepted. The detox services offer round the clock care. Medication assisted treatment is available to help alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal. Emotional support and personalized | Programs Payment Options Adult Program Private insuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMilitary Insurance | HGR Drug Rehabs San Diego has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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8003 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
| The Sharp McDonald Center is a substance use disorder treatment center located in San Diego, California. They offer inpatient and outpatient hospital-based treatment consisting of three phases of personalized treatment: admission and detox, rehabilitation, and continuing care. Inpatient clients are housed in a home-away-from-home in the facility wi | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid AddictionSubstance Abuse Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramTeen ProgramChild ProgramSeniors Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMedicareMilitary InsuranceMedicaid | Sharp McDonald Center has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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5450 Lea Street
San Diego, CA 92105
| Teen Challenge is a faith based rehab facility serving men 18+. We are located in San Diego, CA. Teen Challenge specializes in the treatment of alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse. Our program is one year and we offer it at no cost to the individual that seeks help. We provide services to anyone needing help. Does not have be a resident | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramTeen Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsFinancial AidMedicareMedicaid Free | Teen Challenge has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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3250 Country Rose Circle
Encinitas CA, 92024
| AToN Center is an addiction rehabilitation facility for adults aged 18 or older in Encinitas, California. They provide substance use programs that are tailored to an individual’s specific needs. Their services are a combination of group activities, medication regimens, and mental health support. Clients will participate in five individual therapy | Treatments Programs Payment Options AlcoholismDrug AddictionDual DiagnosisMental Health and Substance AbuseOpioid Addiction Adult ProgramYoung Adult ProgramLGBTQ ProgramMilitary Program Private InsuranceSelf-Pay OptionsMilitary Insurance | AToN Center has no reviews yet. Leave a review.
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Back to CA
California is ranked 23rd nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,654.
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in California vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in California. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in California that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in California.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in California, with 824 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Aetna is the 2nd most popular with 816 treatment centers accepting it followed by Cigna in 3rd accepted by 709 drug rehabs.
California is ranked 32nd nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 340 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of California rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
California is ranked 26th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 29.7 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 11,538 overdoses in 2023. Opioid abuse accounted for 70% of all drug overdoses in California, with a total of 8,034 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
California is ranked 33rd for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 329 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
California has the 18th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 246 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 96,048 total DUI arrests).
All values are per 100,000 population.
SafeHome.org. DUI statistics and trends.
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