Detox Centers in Guatay, California

Guatay, California is a small unincorporated community in San Diego County with an estimated population of 592.¹ Because Guatay has a relatively small population and is not part of any municipal government, reliable data specific to this community doesn’t exist. However, San Diego County data can provide some indication of the impact of drug use and addiction on Guatay and its surrounding areas.

According to the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force (PDATF), there were 8.2 unintentional prescription drug-related deaths per 100,000 residents and 4.5 fentanyl-related deaths per 100,000 residents in 2019.² The PDATF also reported that there were 645 total accidental deaths caused by alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit drugs in San Diego County in 2019, as recorded by the Department of the Medical Examiner.²

These deaths represent only some of the impact drug use has on communities like Guatay within San Diego County. For example, emergency medical services and the Sheriff’s Department used naloxone (an antidote to an opioid overdose) a combined 2,500+ times in 2019.²

San Diego County has declared illegal fentanyl a public health emergency as of June 2022.³ In August 2022, it was reported that the county’s Department of Health and Human Services would be installing Narcan (naloxone) vending machines throughout the region as a form of harm reduction.⁴

Medical detox, inpatient rehabilitation, and residential rehabilitation are different forms of treatment for substance addiction. Medical detox involves medical supervision and support to help patients safely manage withdrawal symptoms as they detoxify from drugs.⁵ Rehabilitation programs, such as inpatient and residential, structure patients’ time to include various therapies, psychiatric and medical visits, and educational training.

While there are no detox or rehab treatment facilities located within the unincorporated community of Guatay, there are at least 10 state-licensed treatment centers within 25 miles.⁶ The closest facilities to Guatay include San Diego Freedom Ranch (Campo, CA), Kumeyaay Wellness Center (Boulevard, CA), and Genesis Recovery, Inc. (Lakeside, CA).⁶

Support groups are groups of people who share similar experiences and provide support and encouragement to each other. There are many support groups for people struggling with addiction, including Alcoholics Anonymous⁷ (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous⁸ (NA), which are both 12-Step programs.

You can find meetings close to you by clicking on these links. These local chapters offer a sense of community and a safe place for people dealing with addiction to find support and feel less isolated. It is important to note that maintaining the anonymity of members is a key principle for AA and NA.

One of the opportunities closest to Guatay to attend AA and NA meetings is the Alano Club, with 2 locations in Poway, CA.⁹

Sources:

1. United States Zip Codes. (n.d.). Zip Code 91931 Map, demographics, more.
2. San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. (2020). 2020 report card.
3. Kucher, K. (2022, June 28). ‘One pill can kill’: Board of Supervisors declares illegal fentanyl a public health emergency. San Diego Tribune.
4. Brodkin Webb, J. (2022, August 12). County to install one dozen Narcan vending machines. The Alpine Sun.
5. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018, July 2). Types of Treatment.
6. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).(n.d.). FindTreatment.gov. Guatay.
7. Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Home.
8. Narcotics Anonymous (n.d.). Home.
9. Poway Alano Club. (n.d.). Meeting Schedule & Notes.