Hockessin, DE Profile

Hockessin, DE, population 12,902 , is located in Delaware's New Castle county, about 30.5 miles from Philadelphia and 57.8 miles from Allentown.

Hockessin Statistics Hockessin Gender Information

Males in Hockessin: 6,306 (49%)
Females in Hockessin: 6,596 (51%)

As % of Population in Hockessin in Hockessin    

Race Diversity in Hockessin

White: 89%
African American: 3%
Asian: 7%
Other/Mixed: 1%

As % of Population in Hockessin in Hockessin        

Age Diversity in Hockessin

Median Age in Hockessin: 42.0 (Males in Hockessin: 41.3, Females in Hockessin: 42.5)

Hockessin Males Under 20: 15%     Hockessin Females Under 20: 14% Hockessin Males 20 to 40: 8%     Hockessin Females 20 to 40: 9% Hockessin Males 40 to 60: 17%     Hockessin Females 40 to 60: 17% Hockessin Males Over 60: 8%     Hockessin Females Over 60: 11%

Economics in Hockessin in Hockessin

Hockessin Household Average Size: 2.83 people
Hockessin Median Household Income: $ 100,844
Hockessin Median Value of Homes: $ 246,300


Hockessin Location Information
Elevation: 254 feet above sea level. Land Area: Square Miles. Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hockessin North Star 2.2 Miles Pike Creek 3.9 Miles Kennett Square 4.2 Miles Toughkenamon 4.4 Miles Avondale 5.2 Miles Greenville 5.3 Miles Elsmere 6.2 Miles Newport 6.9 Miles West Grove 7.3 Miles Newark 7.7 Miles Big Cities Nearest Hockessin (Population 100,000+) Philadelphia 30.5 Miles Allentown 57.8 Miles Baltimore 59.7 Miles Washington 94.6 Miles Arlington 96.7 Miles Elizabeth 99.2 Miles Alexandria 99.2 Miles Newark 103.8 Miles Jersey City 107.4 Miles New York 109.9 Miles


The listings in Hockessin, Delaware and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Hockessin, Delaware? Are you concerned about a family member in Hockessin, 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 Rehabilitation Facility in Hockessin, 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 Treatment Center in Hockessin, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Hockessin, DE. 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 Programs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Hockessin, 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 Hockessin, Delaware 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Hockessin, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Hockessin, DE. 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 Hockessin, 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 Hockessin, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Hockessin - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Hockessin. 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility 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 Hockessin. 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 Hockessin, Delaware Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Hockessin, DE. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Hockessin, Delaware:

Aquila of Delaware Wilmington, DE 3.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
North East Treatment Centers Wilmington, DE 3.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pace Inc Wilmington, DE 3.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Wilmington, DE 5.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Crossroads of Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE 5.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Latin American Community Center Wilmington, DE 5.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wilmington Veterans Affairs Med Center Wilmington, DE 5.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bowling Green Inn Brandywine Kennett Square, PA 6.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
NHS Help Counseling Division Kennett Square, PA 6.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Bowling Green Inn Kennett Square, PA 6.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Brandywine Counseling and Wilmington, DE 6.1 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Churches Take a Corner Inc Wilmington, DE 6.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hogar CREA International Inc of DE Wilmington, DE 6.4 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS) Claymont, DE 8.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Open Door Inc Claymont, DE 8.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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
SODAT Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE 8.0 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Brandywine Counseling Newark, DE 8.3 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
ARS New Castle LLC New Castle, DE 10.3 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Meadow Wood Behavioral Health System New Castle, DE 10.3 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brandywine Counseling Inc Newark, DE 11.7 miles from Hockessin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance

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

From the 1960s onward, amphetamine has been popular with many youth subcultures in Britain and other parts of the world as a recreational drug.

In 2002.2003, New Mexico had the highest percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem (3.5 percent). The States in the top fifth for needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem were mainly in the West (five States) or in the Northeast (four States). California had the largest total number of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, approximately 798,000.

The risk for Percocet addiction appears to be greatest among women, seniors, and adolescents.

High doses of marijuana can result in an acute psychotic reaction; in addition, use of marijuana may trigger the onset or relapse of emotional problems in vulnerable individuals.

Opiate use and addiction is linked to at least half of the major crimes in the U.S.

Among teens aged 12 or 13, the rate of past month illegal drug use increased from 3.0 percent in 2000 to 3.8 percent in 2001, which was similar to the rate observed in 1999 (3.9 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Hockessin, Delaware as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Hockessin, Delaware. 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 Hockessin, Delaware.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
79%
7%
14%
Marijuana use in Hockessin, Delaware.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
91%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Hockessin, Delaware.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
2%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
88%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
7%
63%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Hockessin, Delaware?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
9%
24%
2%
2%
0%
1%
47%
5%
2%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Hockessin, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
5%
2%
4%
2%
4%
12%
5%
7%
10%
16%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Hockessin, Delaware schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Hockessin, Delaware under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Hockessin, Delaware under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Hockessin, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
8%
3%
5%
15%
5%
11%
6%
16%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
12%
61%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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