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Smiths, AL Profile
Smiths, AL, population 21,756 , is located
in Alabama's Lee county,
about 8.5 miles from Columbus and 71.1 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Smiths has grown by about 530%.
Smiths Statistics
Smiths Gender Information
Males in Smiths: 10,793 (50%)
Females in Smiths: 10,963 (50%)
As % of Population in Smiths in Smiths
Race Diversity in Smiths
White: 85%
African American: 13%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Smiths in Smiths
Age Diversity in Smiths
Median Age in Smiths: 31.8 (Males in Smiths: 31.5, Females in Smiths: 32.2)
Smiths Males Under 20: 17%
Smiths Females Under 20: 16%
Smiths Males 20 to 40: 16%
Smiths Females 20 to 40: 16%
Smiths Males 40 to 60: 12%
Smiths Females 40 to 60: 12%
Smiths Males Over 60: 5%
Smiths Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Smiths in Smiths
Smiths Household Average Size: 2.79 people
Smiths Median Household Income: $ 43,977
Smiths Median Value of Homes: $ 86,500
Smiths Location Information
Elevation: 530 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Smiths
Ladonia 5.1 Miles
Bibb City 6.9 Miles
Phenix City 7.4 Miles
Columbus 8.5 Miles
Fort Benning South 15.1 Miles
Opelika 17.9 Miles
Valley 19.8 Miles
Hamilton 19.9 Miles
Huguley 21.7 Miles
Auburn 22.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Smiths
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 8.5 Miles
Montgomery 71.1 Miles
Atlanta 93.2 Miles
Birmingham 119.8 Miles
Athens 139.9 Miles
Tallahassee 153.2 Miles
Chattanooga 173.7 Miles
Huntsville 174.0 Miles
Augusta 192.3 Miles
Mobile 215.3 Miles
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The listings in Smiths, Alabama and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(16) Outpatient
(6) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) Females
(7) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Hospital Inpatient
(3) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(2) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) American Sign Language
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(4) Males
(2) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(2) General Health Services
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(1) Halfway House
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) Residential Beds for Children
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Smiths, AL.? Do you know of someone in Smiths, AL. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Smiths comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.
An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Smiths treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Smiths would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.
There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Smiths, AL., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Smiths are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Smiths have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.
The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Smiths, Alabama delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.
A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Smiths, AL. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.
People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Smiths, AL. is so important.
There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Smiths, AL. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Smiths, AL.
Getting Help
Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Smiths, Alabama Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.
There are no listings in Smiths, AL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Smiths, Alabama:New Horizons Columbus, GA 8.4 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Bradley Ctr of Saint Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 9.1 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Bradley Center of St Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 11.1 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| East Alabama MH MR Center Phenix City, AL 12.9 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Benning, GA 14.1 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Martin Army Community Hospital Fort Benning, GA 15.0 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Pathways Center Greenville, GA 33.4 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Central Alabama Veterans Tuskegee, AL 37.9 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
| Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County Inc Alexander City, AL 49.1 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| New Choice Intervention Roanoke, AL 50.0 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Substance Abuse Recovery Center Talbotton, GA 58.0 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Southern Star Community Services Americus, GA 61.5 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare Americus, GA 62.0 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Serenity Farm Americus, GA 62.0 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
| Center of Renewed Promises Newnan, GA 62.4 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Treatment Center of Newnan Newnan, GA 62.4 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| A New Direction Wetumpka, AL 65.1 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| SpectraCare Abbeville, AL 65.6 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Lewell Mainor Mental Health Center Dawson, GA 65.9 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| VA Central Alabama Healthcare System Tuskegee, AL 67.3 miles from Smiths
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Opiates were initially intended for use in the medical community, but quickly gained popularity among recreational drug users. Opiates are now some of the most commonly abused drugs in the world.
In 2008, adults aged 21 or older who had first used alcohol at age 14 or younger were more than 5 times as likely to be classified with alcohol dependence or abuse than adults who had their first drink at age 21 or older (15.1 vs. 2.6 percent).
Marijuana was the most commonly used illegal drug (15.2 million past month users). In 2008, marijuana was used by 75.7 percent of current illegal drug users and was the only drug used by 57.3 percent of them. Illegal drugs other than marijuana were used by 8.6 million persons or 42.7 percent of illegal drug users aged 12 or older. Current use of other drugs but not marijuana was reported by 24.3 percent of illegal drug users, and 18.4 percent used both marijuana and other drugs.
Some individuals who abuse prescription medication such as Ativan take sedative type drugs to bring them down after using stimulants such as ecstasy or cocaine; others often take benzodiazepines to enhance the effects of alcohol. Benzodiazepines are also commonly known to be used as replacement drugs when a user's first drug of choice is not available.
In 2008, an estimated 12.4 percent of persons aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year. This percentage has dropped since 2002, when it was 14.2 percent. The 2008 estimate corresponds to 30.9 million persons.
The rate of illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2004 was similar to the rates in 2002 and 2003 (8.3 and 8.2 percent). Among teens aged 12 to 17, the rate declined between 2002 and 2004 (11.6 percent in 2002, 11.2 percent in 2003, and 10.6 percent in 2004).
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