Indian Wells, CA Detox and Rehab Centers

Tennis aficionados know Indian Wells, California, as the site of the sixth-largest tennis tournament in the world, the BNP Paribas Open.¹ Also known as the Indian Wells Masters and Indian Wells Open, this annual competition has attracted thousands of players and fans from all over the globe since it got its start in 1976.¹

When Indian Wells is not overwhelmed with visitors, it has a modest population of about 4,747 full-time residents.² Like other areas of Riverside County, Indian Wells has residents who are going through drug or alcohol addiction.

The number of deaths due to drug overdose in Riverside County has been on the rise in recent years.³ In 2021, the county had 728 overdose deaths compared to 690 in 2020.³ The majority of fatal overdoses in 2021 were due to methamphetamine use, with fentanyl running a close second.³ About 419 people died of a methamphetamine overdose, while 369 overdose fatalities were due to fentanyl.³ More older adults aged age 45 to 64 died from a methamphetamine overdose, while fentanyl contributed to the majority of overdose deaths of adults aged 25 to 44.³

Indian Wells adults who admit to binge drinking within the last 30 days are below the county average.⁴ While just over 10% of Indian Wells residents said they binge drink, for Riverside County, that figure is over 17%.⁴

Binge drinking is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as having more than 4 alcoholic drinks for men and 5 or more drinks for women within 2 hours.⁵ According to the non-profit organization Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), in 2018, 1 in 5 adults in the Coachella Valley said they had at least 1 binge-drinking episode in a month.⁶

If you or a loved one is dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, there are 35 treatment options available within 25 miles of Indian Wells.⁷ Of the rehab centers available, there are:

• 21 facilities that offer detox treatment.
• 16 outpatient facilities.
• 23 residential centers.

For people struggling with a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, there are 21 different centers where you can find help.⁷

California has more facilities for treating substance use disorders than any other state in the U.S.⁸ In 2020, 1,734 centers were serving over 70,000 clients.⁸ The state has 1,043 outpatient treatment centers, 246 detox facilities, and 771 residential inpatient facilities.⁸

Support groups can be helpful in your recovery so that you don’t have to face addiction alone. Alcoholics Anonymous Central Intergroup Office of the Desert provides information on the various AA groups meeting in Indian Wells and other communities in the Coachella Valley.

Information on Narcotics Anonymous meetings in Indian Wells and surrounding communities can be found through the California Inland Region of Narcotics Anonymous (CIRNA).

Sources:

1. BNP Paribus Open. (n.d.) Tournament – BNP Paribas Open.
2. U.S. Census Bureau. (2020) Indian Wells, California geography profile.
3. Riverside County Overdose to Action.(2021) Riverside County overdose dashboard.
4. SHAPE Riverside County. (2019). Adults who binge drink: last 30 days.
5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019, December 30). Binge drinking.
6. HARC Inc. (2018, April 23). Alcohol in the Coachella Valley press release.
7. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.a) FindTreatment.gov. Indian Wells.
8. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020) National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS): Data on Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities.