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Americus, GA. - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facilities

  • Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare

    Type of Rehab:

    Outpatient

    Additional Services Offered:
    Addiction Treatment Programs

    Specialty Programs:
    Seniors/Older Adults
    Criminal Justice Clients

    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)
    Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)

    Language Services:
    Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired

    100 Head Avenue Americus, GA. 31719

    229-931-2493
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?
No87%
Yes13%
Have you ever used illegal drugs or alcohol in the past?
No76%
Yes24%
Do you know someone in Americus that uses marijuana?
No2%
Yes98%
Do you agree with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?
No39%
Yes61%
How old were you the first time you tried an illegal drug in Americus, GA.?
Under 181%
18-2549%
26-3518%
36-506%
50 Plus4%
I have never used illegal drugs22%
Do you believe cocaine is a common drug in Americus, Georgia?
No46%
Yes54%
Do you feel that meth use is on the rise in Americus?
No2%
Yes98%
Do you believe there are dangers associated with the use of ecstasy in Americus?
No82%
Yes18%
Do you feel that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Americus, GA.?
No17%
Yes83%
Do you think that drug or alcohol rehabilitation at a proper facility is the best way to handle a drug or alcohol addiction?
No22%
Yes78%
  • Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Americus, Georgia
  • As of 2009, an estimated 27,000 people live in Americus, Georgia. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Americus, Georgia is an increasing problem.

    Alcohol Addiction in Americus, Georgia

    Of the 27,000 individuals currently living in Americus, Georgia, 12,150 don't drink alcohol and 7,020 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Americus, Georgia 19,170 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 6,480 people in Americus, Georgia 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 Americus, Georgia. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Americus, Georgia 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 Americus, Georgia who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.

    Drug Dependence Stats in Americus, Georgia

    There are about 2,511 individuals in Americus, Georgia that use illicit drugs of some type.

    A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:

    1. 397 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Americus, Georgia
    2. 379 individuals use marijuana in Americus, Georgia
    3. 319 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Americus, Georgia
    4. 223 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Americus, Georgia
    5. 193 individuals abuse stimulants in Americus, Georgia
    6. 80 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Americus, Georgia
    7. 75 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Americus, Georgia
    8. 5 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Americus, Georgia
    9. 3 individuals in Americus, Georgia abuse or use PCP
    10. 3 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Americus, Georgia
    11. 3 individuals in Americus, Georgia abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
    12. 3 individuals abuse Inhalants in Americus, Georgia
    13. 10 individuals in Americus, Georgia use other kinds of illicit drugs

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