Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
What is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance Use Disorder, also known as addiction, is a medical condition that happens when regular use of alcohol or drugs causes harmful and self-destructive behavior. Like other medical conditions, it can be treated.
You are not alone.
SUD is not a moral failing; it is a medical
condition and requires treatment to recover.
condition and requires treatment to recover.
Let's start the conversation by asking, "Does this happen to you?"
- Do you feel your alcohol or drug use is holding you back or negatively affecting your relationships, work, school, or home life?
- Are you using more alcohol or drugs than you want to, or is it difficult to cut down or control your substance use?
- Have you been told that you should stop drinking or doing drugs, or that you should do them less often?
- Do you feel physically sick or unwell when you stop using alcohol or drugs?
If you answered yes to any of these questions above,
There is hope, there is help, and there are options.
There is hope, there is help, and there are options.
Call our Substance Abuse Services Helpline, toll free at 1.844.804-7500, (or you can)
Call our Behavioral Health Services Helpline at 1.800.854-7771, and press option 2.
Call our Behavioral Health Services Helpline at 1.800.854-7771, and press option 2.
- Do you feel your alcohol or drug use is holding you back or negatively affecting your relationships, work, school, or home life?
- Are you using more alcohol or drugs than you want to, or is it difficult to cut down or control your substance use?
- Have you been told that you should stop drinking or doing drugs, or that you should do them less often?
- Do you feel physically sick or unwell when you stop using alcohol or drugs?
We know that life can be a challenge, but if you’re ready to start your journey, there are many paths to substance use recovery.
Know your options
for treatment
Steps taken towards a recovery journey are different for each person. There are new and safe treatment options.
Explore four ways
to get help
LA County offers many ways that you can enter into treatment. There is no shame in making a change in your life.
Find treatment
providers near you
Help is just around the corner and you may be surprised just how close you are to it. Check it out below.
Listen to others'
recovery stories.
Many people have walked this path before. Recovery isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. Explore their experiences below.
We serve everyone regardless of legal status, language preference, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Same Care. Same Commitment. Substance use treatment services are NOT changing for individuals eligible for Medi-Cal.
Zero copay* and no work requirements apply for those seeking SUD treatment services.
*A share-of-cost may be required for some Medi-Cal-eligible individuals.
*A share-of-cost may be required for some Medi-Cal-eligible individuals.
