Substance Use & Abuse  

Know the Facts

Key Terms

General Facts

Substance Use and COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency in March 2020, drug overdoses in Los Angeles County have increased in all age groups. Research on how substance use affects susceptibility to COVID-19 is still evolving, but thus far smoking and substance use disorders have been included in the list of underlying medical conditions associated with high risk for severe COVID-19 illness by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information on COVID-19, visit bchd.org/coronavirus.   

Youth 

General Facts 

In the Beach Cities

Adults 

General Facts  

In the Beach Cities  

Naloxone Training Video

Dangers of Youth Substance Use

In collaboration with individuals in recovery, the Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition presents a video series exploring the dangers of youth substance use. Through personal stories and expert insight, the series sheds light on contributing factors, the path from experimentation to addiction, and how normalization can negatively shape youth perceptions.

Resources

Learn the facts and find resources to get help.