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Petersburg, WV. - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers

  • Potomac Highlands Guild

    Type of Rehab:

    Outpatient

    Additional Services Offered:
    Addiction Treatment Programs

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

    7 Mountain View Street Petersburg, WV. 26847

    304-257-1155
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?
No97%
Yes3%
Have you ever used illegal drugs or alcohol in the past?
No97%
Yes3%
Do you know someone in Petersburg that uses marijuana?
No9%
Yes91%
Do you agree with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?
No37%
Yes63%
How old were you the first time you tried an illegal drug in Petersburg, WV.?
Under 1810%
18-2543%
26-3517%
36-503%
50 Plus7%
I have never used illegal drugs20%
Do you believe cocaine is a common drug in Petersburg, West Virginia?
No41%
Yes59%
Do you feel that meth use is on the rise in Petersburg?
No4%
Yes96%
Do you believe there are dangers associated with the use of ecstasy in Petersburg?
No77%
Yes23%
Do you feel that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Petersburg, WV.?
No6%
Yes94%
Do you think that drug or alcohol rehabilitation at a proper facility is the best way to handle a drug or alcohol addiction?
No19%
Yes81%
  • Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Petersburg, West Virginia
  • As of 2009, an estimated 5,785 people live in Petersburg, West Virginia. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Petersburg, West Virginia is an increasing problem.

    Alcohol Addiction in Petersburg, West Virginia

    Of the 5,785 individuals currently living in Petersburg, West Virginia, 2,603 don't drink alcohol and 1,504 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Petersburg, West Virginia 4,107 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 1,388 people in Petersburg, West 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 Petersburg, West Virginia. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Petersburg, West 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 Petersburg, West Virginia who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.

    Drug Dependence Stats in Petersburg, West Virginia

    There are about 538 individuals in Petersburg, West Virginia that use illicit drugs of some type.

    A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:

    1. 85 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Petersburg, West Virginia
    2. 81 individuals use marijuana in Petersburg, West Virginia
    3. 68 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Petersburg, West Virginia
    4. 48 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Petersburg, West Virginia
    5. 41 individuals abuse stimulants in Petersburg, West Virginia
    6. 17 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Petersburg, West Virginia
    7. 16 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Petersburg, West Virginia
    8. 1 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Petersburg, West Virginia
    9. 1 individuals in Petersburg, West Virginia abuse or use PCP
    10. 1 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Petersburg, West Virginia
    11. 1 individuals in Petersburg, West Virginia abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
    12. 1 individuals abuse Inhalants in Petersburg, West Virginia
    13. 2 individuals in Petersburg, West Virginia use other kinds of illicit drugs

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