Troy, Alabama

Troy, Alabama, in Pike county, is 43 miles SE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 162 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 13,935 people lived in Troy.

The People and Families of Troy

In Troy, about 38% of adults are married. Troy is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Troy, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Troy had a median family income of $39,601. Significantly, more adults in Troy have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Alabama.

Political Inclinations

Troy residents donated more money ($6,820) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Troy Housing

An estimated 56% of living spaces in Troy are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Troy, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Troy Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Troy Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%Troy Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Troy College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Troy Racial Diversity


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Troy, Alabama? Are you concerned about a family member in Troy, 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Troy, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Troy, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Troy, 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 Drug Rehabilitation, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Troy, 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 Troy, 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Troy, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility 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 Treatment Facility in Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Troy - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Troy. 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Troy. 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 Troy, Alabama Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 1 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities in Troy, Alabama. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Programs that are closest geographically to Troy:

East Central Mental Health Inc Troy, AL
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
First Step Luverne, AL 20.6 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lighthouse Counseling Center Inc Montgomery, AL 35.1 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Army Substance Abuse Program Fort Rucker, AL 37.2 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Central Alabama Veterans Tuskegee, AL 39.2 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System Tuskegee, AL 41.9 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
Chemical Addictions Program Inc Montgomery, AL 42.8 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Houston Treatment Center Newton, AL 44.2 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
SpectraCare Abbeville, AL 46.7 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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)
Chemical Addictions Program Inc (CAP) Millbrook, AL 51.4 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Herring Houses of Dothan Dothan, AL 53.2 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
A New Direction Wetumpka, AL 54.6 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
East Alabama MH MR Center Phenix City, AL 57.5 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
Spectra Care Dothan, AL 59.5 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Substance Abuse Recovery Center Talbotton, GA 66.1 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Benning, GA 71.0 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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 71.4 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Horizons Columbus, GA 72.0 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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)
Cahaba Center for Selma, AL 73.8 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Bradley Ctr of Saint Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 73.8 miles from Troy
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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)

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

The rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2008 (8.0 percent) was the same as the rate in 2007 (8.0 percent).

Current illegal drug use remained stable from 2005 to 2006 among teens aged 12 to 17, young adults aged 18 to 25, and adults aged 26 or older. From 2002 to 2006, however, the rate of illegal drug use among 12 to 17 year olds decreased from 11.6 to 9.8 percent.

Methadone is a substance that is commonly used to detoxify heroin addicts; most heroin addicts who detox, using Methadone or any other method, have an extremely high chance of eventually returning to heroin use.

Cocaine in its hydrochloride salt form may be injected; swallowed; applied to oral, vaginal, or even rectal mucous membranes; or mixed with liquor. Cocaine is most commonly used by snorting or sniffing.

In 2006, an estimated 2.8 million persons aged 12 or older used an illegal drug for the first time within the past 12 months; this averages to nearly 8,000 initiates per day. This estimate was not significantly different from the number in 2005 (2.9 million). More than half of initiates (57.8 percent) were younger than age 18 when they first used, and about half of new users (53.2 percent) were female. The average age at initiation among persons aged 12 to 49 was 19.0 years.

Our brains are wired in a way that ensures that we will repeat activities by associating them with pleasure or reward. Whenever this reward circuit is activated, the brain notes that something important is happening that needs to be remembered; this process in the brain is what strongly reinforces us to repeat the behavior again and again, without even consciously thinking about it. Because drugs of abuse stimulate this same reward circuit within the brain, drug use can easily become a repetitive unconscious act.


The following survey was completed by residents of Troy, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Troy, 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 Troy, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in Troy, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Troy, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
7%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
78%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
26%
48%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Troy, 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
14%
14%
2%
6%
8%
2%
45%
4%
1%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Troy, 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%
11%
2%
9%
9%
21%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Troy, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Troy, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
77%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Troy, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
79%
11%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Troy, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
3%
4%
3%
4%
13%
5%
10%
8%
14%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
17%
62%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
13%
87%
Surveys updated monthly.

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