Graysville, Alabama

Graysville, Alabama, in Jefferson county, is 11 miles NW of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 149 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. Part of the surrounding Birmingham metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Graysville is home to some 2,344 residents.

The People and Families of Graysville

In Graysville, about 53% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Graysville than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graysville had a median family income of $35,938.

Graysville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Graysville was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Graysville, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Graysville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

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Top 7%Graysville Affordability of Property Taxes


The listings in Graysville, Alabama and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(16) Outpatient
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Males
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) General Health Services
(3) Halfway House
(7) Females
(2) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(9) American Sign Language
(4) Spanish Speaking
(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Mental Health Services
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(5) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(5) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(3) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Graysville, Alabama? Are you concerned about a family member in Graysville, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Graysville, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Graysville, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Graysville, AL. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Short-term Treatment Centers, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Graysville, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Graysville, Alabama with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Graysville, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Graysville, AL. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Graysville, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Graysville, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Graysville - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Graysville. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Graysville. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Graysville, Alabama Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Graysville, AL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Graysville, Alabama:

Birmingham Healthcare Birmingham, AL 8.1 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Oakmont Center Birmingham, AL 11.3 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Aletheia House Birmingham, AL 12.2 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jefferson County Economic Opportunity Birmingham, AL 12.2 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham, AL 14.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Birmingham, AL 14.6 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Jefferson Cnty Committee for Econ Opp Birmingham, AL 14.6 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Saint Annes Home Inc Birmingham, AL 14.6 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Zukoski Outpatient Birmingham, AL 14.6 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL 15.2 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Northwest Alabama Treatment Center Bessemer, AL 15.6 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bradford Health Services Birmingham, AL 16.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 16.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Alabama Abuse Counseling Center Bessemer, AL 17.3 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center Jasper, AL 21.5 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Walker Recovery Center Inc Jasper, AL 21.5 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Cullman County Treatment Center Cullman, AL 32.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lighthouse Inc Cullman, AL 32.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shelby County Treatment Center Alabaster, AL 32.9 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tuscaloosa, AL 43.4 miles from Graysville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

An appreciable tolerance to cocaine high may develop, and many addicts report that they seek but fail to achieve as much pleasure as they did from their first exposure.

In 2008, the use of smokeless tobacco in the past month was reported by 4.3 percent of persons aged 18 or older who had not completed high school, 4.6 percent of those who completed high school but did not attend college, and 3.2 percent of those who attended some college. The prevalence among college graduates, 2.5 percent, was lower than among those who had not completed high school and those who had completed high school but had not attended college. Among college graduates aged 18 to 25, the use of smokeless tobacco increased from 2.9 percent in 2007 to 4.3 percent in 2008.

In 2005, there were 28.2 million adults who received treatment for mental health problems during the past 12 months. This represents 13.0 percent of the population 18 years or older and is similar to the rate in 2004 (12.8 percent).

Although adults aged 26 or older were less likely to be current drug users than teens aged 12 to 17 or young adults aged 18 to 25 (6.1 vs. 9.8 and 19.8 percent, respectively), there were more drug users aged 26 or older (11.4 million) than in the 12-to-17-year age group (2.5 million) and 18-to-25-year age group (6.5 million) combined.

The goal of a quality drug rehab should be to help the individual through the process of detox and withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, so that they can be fully present to focus on the treatment portion of the program.

The rate of current illegal drug use among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2005 was significantly lower than in 2002 . The rates were 11.6 percent in 2002, 11.2 percent in 2003, 10.6 percent in 2004, and 9.9 percent in 2005.


The following survey was completed by residents of Graysville, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Graysville, Alabama. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Graysville, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
4%
2%
Marijuana use in Graysville, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
81%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Graysville, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
4%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
78%
22%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
10%
59%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Graysville, Alabama?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
2%
24%
3%
0%
5%
0%
54%
8%
3%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Graysville, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
7%
3%
4%
12%
3%
12%
10%
15%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Graysville, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Graysville, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
94%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Graysville, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
75%
19%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Graysville, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
3%
6%
2%
5%
13%
4%
11%
5%
22%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
5%
64%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
17%
83%
Surveys updated monthly.

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