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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities Serving the Palmdale, California Area:

American Health Services LLC

2720 East Palmdale Boulevard
Palmdale, CA. 93550
661-947-3333

With community clinics spanning California and Texas our aim is to instill hope and improve quality of life by offering co-located integrated medical mental/behavioral and substance use disorder treatment services.

Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc

320 East Palmdale Boulevard
Palmdale, CA. 93550
818-996-1051

Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc is committed to helping any person with a drug or alcohol use disorder in Palmdale, California and its surrounding areas find full recovery. It offers several programs - such as inpatient drug addiction treatment, short term drug abuse treatment, outpatient detoxification programs, long term drug and alcohol rehab facilities, outpatient substance abuse treatment services and others - in line with its belief of the recovery care and rehab methods that are effective in recovery. This alcohol and drug rehabilitation program also believes that people require individual treatment and care to be able to maintain their sobriety.

As such, Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc has specialized in dual diagnosis drug rehab, contingency management/motivational incentive, relapse prevention, cognitive/behavior therapy, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and more. At the same time, it accepts clients who are clients referred from the court/judicial system, programs for the hearing impaired, social skills development, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, treatment for spanish-speaking clients, clients with HIV/AIDS, and others. This alcohol and drug rehabilitation program uses treatment modalities that can help clients to maintain lasting and permanent abstinence from the substances of abuse that they have used in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in Tarzana Treatment Centers Inc can pay for services using private health insurance, private pay, medicare, medicaid, military insurance, county or local government funds, other state funds and others.

New Directions Alcohol and Drug Services Inc

1331 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA. 93534
661-802-7167

New Directions Alcohol and is 10.1 miles from Palmdale, CA

New Directions Alcohol and is dedicated to assisting anyone with an alcohol or drug use disorder in the local community find full recovery. It offers several programs - such as inpatient drug and alcohol rehab centers, short term drug and alcohol rehab programs, detoxification centers, long term drug rehab centers, outpatient counseling and others - in keeping with its philosophy of the recovery care and rehab methods that work in recovery. This alcohol and drug rehab center also believes that clients require individual care and treatment to be able to maintain their sobriety.

As such, New Directions Alcohol and has specialized in dual diagnosis drug rehab, contingency management/motivational incentive, relapse prevention, cognitive/behavior therapy, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and more. At the same time, it accepts clients who are clients referred from the court/judicial system, programs for the hearing impaired, social skills development, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, treatment for spanish-speaking clients, clients with HIV/AIDS, and others. This addiction treatment facility uses treatment modalities that can assist clients to achieve lasting and permanent sobriety and abstinence from the substances of abuse that they have used in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in New Directions Alcohol and can pay for services using private medical insurance, private pay, medicare, medicaid, military insurance, county or local government funds, other state funds and others.

New Road Recovery Services Inc

44554 Leatherwood Avenue
Lancaster, CA. 93534
661-992-5114

New Road Recovery Services Inc is 10.2 miles from Palmdale, CA

New Road Recovery Services Inc is committed to helping anyone with a drug or alcohol use issue in Palmdale and within the surrounding neighborhoods find full recovery. It provides several services - such as inpatient drug rehab programs, short term drug abuse treatment, inpatient detox centers, long term drug rehab programs, outpatient hospital programs and others - in keeping with its philosophy of the addiction care and rehab methods that work in recovery. This alcohol and drug rehab center also believes that people need individual care and treatment to be able to stop abusing drugs and alcohol.

As such, New Road Recovery Services Inc has specialized in dual diagnosis drug rehab, contingency management/motivational incentive, relapse prevention, cognitive/behavior therapy, group therapy, individual psychotherapy and more. At the same time, it accepts patients who are clients referred from the court/judicial system, programs for the hearing impaired, social skills development, persons who have experienced sexual abuse, treatment for spanish-speaking clients, clients with HIV/AIDS, and others. This drug and alcohol rehabilitation program uses care methods that can help clients to maintain sobriety and abstinence from the substances abused in the past.

In terms of payment, clients in New Road Recovery Services Inc can pay for services using private health insurance, private pay, medicaid, medicare, military insurance, county or local government funds, other state funds and others.

Commonly Asked Questions about Addiction and Treatment

Why do drug addicts blame everyone but themselves?

Drug addiction can significantly distort a person's thinking patterns and perceptions, leading them to behave in ways that are often self-protective and defensive. One of these behaviors can be a tendency to shift blame onto others. This occurs for a few reasons:

• Denial: One of the key psychological symptoms of addiction is denial. This is a defense mechanism that allows individuals to avoid confronting the reality of their addiction and its negative consequences. By blaming others, they deflect responsibility and maintain their state of denial.
• Avoiding Shame and Guilt: Addiction often carries a heavy burden of guilt and shame. Blaming others can be a way for individuals struggling with addiction to avoid these painful feelings and protect their self-image.
• Rationalizing Behavior: Blaming others can serve as a way for individuals to justify their drug use and associated behaviors. If they can convince themselves that their actions are a response to the actions of others, they may feel more justified in continuing their substance use.
• Fear of Consequences: Acknowledging personal responsibility could mean having to face significant consequences, including damage to relationships, legal issues, or the need for treatment. Blaming others allows the person to avoid these potential repercussions.
• Altered Brain Function: Drug abuse can lead to changes in the brain that impact judgment, decision making, learning, and behavior control, which might lead to a tendency to shift blame onto others.

How to talk to a family member about their addiction to drugs?

When addressing a family member's addiction to drugs, it is essential to approach the conversation with empathy, understanding, and a non-judgmental attitude. Here are some steps to consider when discussing this sensitive topic:

1. Educate yourself: Before initiating the conversation, educate yourself about addiction, its causes, and available treatment options. This knowledge will help you better understand the situation and provide accurate information to your family member.
2. Choose the right time and place: Find a suitable environment where both of you can have a private and uninterrupted conversation. Pick a time when your family member is sober and relatively calm, as it increases the chances of having a productive discussion.
3. Express concern and love: Begin the conversation by expressing your genuine concern and love for your family member. Use "I" statements to convey your feelings without sounding accusatory. For example, say, "I've noticed some changes in your behavior, and I'm really worried about you."
4. Use non-confrontational language: Avoid blaming or criticizing your family member, as it can lead to defensiveness and hinder the conversation. Instead, use non-confrontational language to express your observations and concerns. Focus on their well-being and the impact their addiction may be having on their life and relationships.
5. Active listening: Encourage your family member to share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences regarding their addiction. Practice active listening by giving them your undivided attention, maintaining eye contact, and offering supportive responses. Show empathy and try to understand their perspective without judgment.
6. Offer help and support: Let your family member know that you are there to support them through their journey to recovery. Provide information about available resources, such as local support groups, counseling services, or addiction treatment centers. Offer to accompany them to appointments or assist in finding suitable treatment options.
7. Establish boundaries: While offering support, it is crucial to establish clear boundaries to protect yourself and other family members from enabling or codependent behaviors. Make it clear that you will not tolerate or participate in any activities that enable their addiction.
8. Encourage professional help: Suggest the importance of seeking professional help from addiction specialists or therapists. Assure your family member that seeking help is a sign of strength, and it can greatly improve their chances of recovery.
9. Avoid enabling behaviors: It's important not to enable your family member's addiction by providing financial assistance or covering up the consequences of their actions. Enabling can perpetuate the cycle of addiction and hinder their motivation to seek help.
10. Self-care: Supporting a family member with addiction can be emotionally challenging. Take care of your own well-being by seeking support from friends, support groups, or therapists. Remember that you cannot control or fix their addiction, but you can offer love, support, and encouragement.

What is the 12 step method for treating addiction?

"The 12-step method for treating addiction is a structured, peer-based approach that originated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s. Since then, it has been adapted for various other substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), and Overeaters Anonymous (OA), among others. The method is based on a set of guiding principles, known as the 12 steps, that outline a path to recovery, personal growth, and spiritual development.

The 12 steps of the method are as follows:

1. Admitting powerlessness over the addiction and recognizing that one's life has become unmanageable.
2. Believing that a higher power (interpreted by each individual according to their beliefs) can restore sanity and provide support in recovery.
3. Deciding to turn one's will and life over to the care of the higher power.
4. Conducting a thorough and honest moral inventory of oneself.
5. Admitting to oneself, the higher power, and another person the exact nature of one's wrongs and shortcomings.
6. Being ready to have the higher power remove these defects of character.
7. Humbly asking the higher power to remove one's shortcomings.
8. Making a list of all the people harmed by one's addiction and being willing to make amends to them.
9. Making direct amends to those harmed, whenever possible, except when doing so would cause harm to them or others.
10. Continuing to take personal inventory and promptly admitting when one is wrong.
11. Seeking to improve one's conscious contact with the higher power through prayer and meditation, asking for knowledge of the higher power's will and the strength to carry it out.
12. Having experienced a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, carrying the message to others struggling with addiction and practicing these principles in all aspects of life.

The 12-step method emphasizes the importance of peer support, mutual aid, and the sharing of personal experiences as a means of overcoming addiction. Participants typically attend regular meetings, where they share their stories, listen to others, and work through the steps at their own pace. Many 12-step programs also encourage members to find a sponsor, an experienced member who has worked through the steps and can provide guidance, support, and accountability during the recovery process."