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Covington, VA. - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

  • Alleghany Highlands Community Services

    Primary Treatment Type:
    Substance Abuse Treatment Services
    Type of Rehab:

    Outpatient

    Additional Services Offered:
    Addiction Treatment Programs

    Accepted Payment Types:
    Self Payment
    Medicaid
    State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
    Private Health Insurance
    Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

    311 South Monroe Avenue Covington, VA. 24426

    540-965-2100
Drug Trends
US Drug Trends consistently strives to keep updated and accurate data on drug trends throughout the U.S. You can help us by taking our short poll below and submitting your answers at the bottom.
Do you currently use illegal drugs or alcohol?
No95%
Yes5%
Have you ever used illegal drugs or alcohol in the past?
No91%
Yes9%
Do you know someone in Covington that uses marijuana?
No19%
Yes81%
Do you agree with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?
No43%
Yes57%
How old were you the first time you tried an illegal drug in Covington, VA.?
Under 187%
18-2546%
26-3518%
36-503%
50 Plus4%
I have never used illegal drugs22%
Do you believe cocaine is a common drug in Covington, Virginia?
No47%
Yes53%
Do you feel that meth use is on the rise in Covington?
No16%
Yes84%
Do you believe there are dangers associated with the use of ecstasy in Covington?
No83%
Yes17%
Do you feel that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Covington, VA.?
No21%
Yes79%
Do you think that drug or alcohol rehabilitation at a proper facility is the best way to handle a drug or alcohol addiction?
No4%
Yes96%
  • Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Covington, Virginia

  • As of 2009, an estimated 15,500 people live in Covington, Virginia. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Covington, Virginia is an increasing problem.

    Alcohol Addiction in Covington, Virginia

    Of the 15,500 individuals currently living in Covington, Virginia, 6,975 don't drink alcohol and 4,030 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Covington, Virginia 11,005 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 3,720 people in Covington, Virginia that consume an amount of alcohol that would classify them as heavy drinkers.

    In order to recover from alcohol addiction it is essential that you get yourself or loved one into an alcohol recovery program. Every year, there are over 74K alcohol-related deaths that costs over $183 Billion annually.

    According to research on alcohol advertising, there is not a strong connection between ads for alcohol and alcohol consumption and abuse in Covington, Virginia. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Covington, Virginia are more prone to start drinking at a younger age and to look upon drinking alcohol as a positive thing. This also translates to a higher number of children in Covington, Virginia who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.

    Drug Dependence Stats in Covington, Virginia

    There are about 1,442 individuals in Covington, Virginia that use illicit drugs of some type.

    A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:

    1. 228 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Covington, Virginia
    2. 218 individuals use marijuana in Covington, Virginia
    3. 183 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Covington, Virginia
    4. 128 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Covington, Virginia
    5. 111 individuals abuse stimulants in Covington, Virginia
    6. 46 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Covington, Virginia
    7. 43 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Covington, Virginia
    8. 3 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Covington, Virginia
    9. 2 individuals in Covington, Virginia abuse or use PCP
    10. 2 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Covington, Virginia
    11. 1 individuals in Covington, Virginia abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
    12. 2 individuals abuse Inhalants in Covington, Virginia
    13. 6 individuals in Covington, Virginia use other kinds of illicit drugs

    It is essential to find alcohol or drug recovery programs for the high volume of individuals in Covington, Virginia abusing or addicted to alcohol and drugs, as this number is growing each year. We at UsDrugTrends.com offer information on the various kinds of alcohol and drug programs in Covington, Virginia. If more information is needed, please take a moment and call to talk to a certified drug counselor for help finding a drug or alcohol recovery center. The call for help is toll-free and the service is free of charge.