Burbank, CA Detox and Rehab Centers

Burbank, California is located on the southeastern side of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County. Known as the “Media Capital of the World,” Burbank is home to numerous entertainment company headquarters and production facilities. However, it is not immune from the country’s ongoing drug epidemic.

In 2021, methamphetamine and fentanyl were the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County.¹ A year earlier, Supervisorial District 5 (SD 5), which includes Burbank, had the highest rate of fentanyl overdose emergency department visits per 100,000 people.¹ Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin.

In July 2022, Burbank police officers discovered 100,000 fake oxycodone pills during a traffic stop.² Further investigation determined the pills contained fentanyl and the two men involved were arrested.²

In regard to alcohol misuse, in 2020, Burbank had an alcohol-related car crash rate of 1 per 10,000 people and an alcohol-related death rate of 1.4.³

Fortunately, rehabs in and around Burbank have the staff and services in place to help people who are dealing with all types of addiction—whether it’s to drugs or alcohol.

There are 71 treatment facilities within 10 miles of Burbank.⁴ Across the state, people can choose from over 1,700 addiction treatment centers.⁵ Here are the types of treatment modalities available near Burbank:⁴

• There are 34 detox facilities with treatments in place to help people safely remove substances from their bodies.
• 29 residential or inpatient facilities designed for people to live full-time while receiving treatment.
• 4 hospital inpatient facilities for continuous care.
• 47 outpatient centers for people who wish to continue their daily lives while receiving treatment.
• 47 rehabs with treatment targeted to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

During the fiscal year 2019-2020, there were 8,105 substance use disorder treatment admissions in SD 5, which includes Burbank.⁶ Almost 41% of those people reported having a mental health disorder as well.⁷ The most used substance at admission was heroin, followed by methamphetamine and alcohol.⁶

Drug and alcohol support groups bring together people who are all amid addiction recovery. Group members can share their experiences and struggles and help motivate each other to stay sober.

Two well-known support groups are Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Both are free to join.

Burbank AA meetings are held at Victory Baptist Church, 637 S. Victory Blvd., on the following days and times:⁷

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.
• Tuesdays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.
• Saturdays at noon, 6 p.m., and 10 p.m.
• Sundays at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Additional meetings can be found at 747 N. Whitnall Hwy. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 7 a.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m.⁷

The closest in-person NA meeting to Burbank is 3 miles away in North Hollywood at the MCC Church at 5730 Cahuenga Blvd.⁸ Meetings are held Wednesdays at noon.⁸

Sources:

1. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2022). Data report: Fentanyl overdoses in Los Angeles County.
2. Burbank Police Department. (2022). Community bulletin – fentanyl awareness.
3. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2020). Alcohol outlet density and alcohol-related consequences by city and community in Los Angeles County, 2020.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). FindTreatment.gov. Burbank.
5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). National survey of substance abuse treatment services.
6. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2021). Annual overview: Patients in publicly funded substance use disorder treatment programs in Los Angeles County.
7. Los Angeles Central Office Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Burbank meetings.
8. Narcotics Anonymous. (n.d.). NA meeting search.