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Galax, Virginia - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities

  • Galax Treatment Center Inc

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

    Outpatient

    Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less)

    Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

    Additional Services Offered:
    Detoxification
    Methadone Detoxification

    Specialty Programs:
    Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Persons With Hiv/Aids
    Gays And Lesbians
    Seniors/Older Adults
    Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Women
    Men
    Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Criminal Justice Clients

    Accepted Payment Types:
    Self Payment
    State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
    Private Health Insurance
    Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)

    112 Painter Street Galax, VA. 24333

    800-345-6998

  • New River Treatment Center

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

    Outpatient

    Additional Services Offered:
    Detoxification
    Methadone Detoxification

    Specialty Programs:
    Persons With Hiv/Aids
    Gays And Lesbians
    Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Women
    Men

    Accepted Payment Types:
    Self Payment
    Private Health Insurance

    140 Larkspur Lane Galax, VA. 24333

    276-236-6341

  • Mount Rogers Community Services Board

    Type of Rehab:

    Outpatient

    Additional Services Offered:
    Addiction Treatment Programs

    Specialty Programs:
    Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

    Accepted Payment Types:
    Self Payment
    Medicaid
    Medicare
    State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
    Private Health Insurance
    Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
    Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)

    Language Services:
    Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired

    6999 Carrollton Pike Galax, VA. 24333

    276-238-9700
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?
No85%
Yes15%
Have you ever used illegal drugs or alcohol in the past?
No88%
Yes12%
Do you know someone in Galax that uses marijuana?
No8%
Yes92%
Do you agree with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?
No29%
Yes71%
How old were you the first time you tried an illegal drug in Galax, VA.?
Under 181%
18-2549%
26-3516%
36-508%
50 Plus2%
I have never used illegal drugs24%
Do you believe cocaine is a common drug in Galax, Virginia?
No30%
Yes70%
Do you feel that meth use is on the rise in Galax?
No11%
Yes89%
Do you believe there are dangers associated with the use of ecstasy in Galax?
No82%
Yes18%
Do you feel that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Galax, VA.?
No20%
Yes80%
Do you think that drug or alcohol rehabilitation at a proper facility is the best way to handle a drug or alcohol addiction?
No3%
Yes97%
  • Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Galax, Virginia

  • As of 2009, an estimated 17,643 people live in Galax, Virginia. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Galax, Virginia is an increasing problem.

    Alcohol Addiction in Galax, Virginia

    Of the 17,643 individuals currently living in Galax, Virginia, 7,939 don't drink alcohol and 4,587 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Galax, Virginia 12,527 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 4,234 people in Galax, 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 Galax, Virginia. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Galax, 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 Galax, Virginia who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.

    Drug Dependence Stats in Galax, Virginia

    There are about 1,641 individuals in Galax, Virginia that use illicit drugs of some type.

    A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:

    1. 259 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Galax, Virginia
    2. 248 individuals use marijuana in Galax, Virginia
    3. 208 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Galax, Virginia
    4. 146 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Galax, Virginia
    5. 126 individuals abuse stimulants in Galax, Virginia
    6. 53 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Galax, Virginia
    7. 49 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Galax, Virginia
    8. 3 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Galax, Virginia
    9. 2 individuals in Galax, Virginia abuse or use PCP
    10. 2 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Galax, Virginia
    11. 2 individuals in Galax, Virginia abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
    12. 2 individuals abuse Inhalants in Galax, Virginia
    13. 7 individuals in Galax, Virginia use other kinds of illicit drugs

    It is essential to find alcohol or drug recovery programs for the high volume of individuals in Galax, 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 Galax, 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.