Newark, Delaware

Introduction to Newark, Delaware

The Delaware city of Newark is located in New Castle County, 14 miles southwest of Wilmington, 44 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 57 miles northeast of Baltimore, Maryland. Incorporated as a city in 1951, Newark is situated in the northern part of the state and is home to the University of Delaware.

First settled in the 1690s, Newark's history was significantly influenced by the growth of the University, whose origins can be traced to a small colonial school that moved to the area from nearby Pennsylvania in the middle of the 18th century. The school was called Newark Academy, and in 1833, the state of Delaware granted a charter to a new school called Newark College. The two schools merged the following year, assuming the name Delaware College. In 1921, the school was renamed the University of Delaware. Today, much of the city's economy is tied to the presence of the university. Once a big home to manufacturing industries, Newark in recent years has seen many of its mills and factories replaced by restaurants, shops, student apartments, and condos.

Newark Attractions

Located on the campus of the University of Delaware are two interesting museums: the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American Art and the Delaware Mineralogical Museum. The Iron Hill Museum, operated by the Delaware Academy of Science and located just south of the Newark city limits, is the area's primary resource for the study of local history including displays and exhibits of the region's Native Americans. Historic sites in Newark include Cooch’s Bridge, site of the only battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on Delaware soil, and also the site of the first battle in which the Stars and Stripes were flown. Also in Newark is the Hale-Byrnes House, site of the historic meeting between General George Washington and his staff following the Battle of Cooch's Bridge and before the Battle of Brandywine in Pennsylvania.

Events in Newark include the Winterfest, during which Main Street bustles with the sights and sounds of the holidays. The event, which takes place in early December, features caroling, roasted chestnuts, carriage rides, window decorating, ice carving, and more. Recreational sites include the White Clay Creek State Park (hiking, fishing) and the Pond Performance Center (ice skating).

Nearby Wilmington has many attractions of its own, including the following:

  • The Delaware Art Museum: 12,000 works of art, including the largest display of pre-Raphaelite English art in the United States.
  • Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts: Located on Wilmington's Riverfront, this gallery focuses on contemporary visual arts.
  • Delaware History Center: Explores the 200-plus years of Delaware history.
  • Kalmar Nyckel Foundation: Re-creation of the three-masted ship which brought the first 24 Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley in 1638.
  • Rockwood Museum: A restored rural Gothic mansion, surrounded by a park with hiking trails.
  • Bellevue State Park: Facilities include picnic areas, fitness trails, garden paths, and winter ice-skating.

The Newark sports scene centers around collegiate athletics at the University of Delaware, whose Fightin' Blue Hens do battle in a number of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer. Nearby Wilmington is home to Minor League Baseball's Wilmington Blue Rocks, a class-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Plenty of major league action can be found within easy driving distance of Newark in both the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore. Philadelphia teams include:

  • Major League Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies
  • National Football League: Philadelphia Eagles
  • National Basketball Association: Philadelphia 76ers
  • National Hockey League (NHL): Philadelphia Flyers
  • American Hockey League (AHL): Philadelphia Phantoms
  • Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL): Philadelphia Kixx
  • Major League Lacrosse (MLL): Philadelphia Barrage

Baltimore teams include the following:

  • Major League Baseball: Baltimore Orioles
  • National Football League: Baltimore Ravens
  • American Basketball Association (ABA): Baltimore Pearls
  • Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL): Baltimore Blast
  • Major League Lacrosse (MLL): Baltimore Bayhawks

Baltimore is also home to the U.S. Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Newark28,547$75,188
Elsmere5,800$46,357
Middletown6,161$47,270
New Castle4,862$56,368
Wilmington72,664$40,241

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%Newark Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%Newark College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Newark Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newark Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Newark Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Newark Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Newark, DE.? Do you know of someone in Newark, DE. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Newark comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Newark 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 Treatment Facility in Newark 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 Newark, DE., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Newark are Outpatient Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Recovery 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 Newark 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 Newark, Delaware delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Newark, DE. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Newark, DE. 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 Treatment Center in Newark, DE. 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 Newark, DE.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Newark, Delaware Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 4 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Newark, Delaware. We have also provided 16 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Newark:

Brandywine Counseling Newark, DE
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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
Brandywine Counseling Inc Newark, DE
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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
Connections CSP Inc Newark, DE
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Open Door Inc Newark, DE
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS) Claymont, DE 2.1 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Open Door Inc Claymont, DE 2.1 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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
Aquila of Delaware Wilmington, DE 5.7 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 5.7 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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 5.7 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Focus Healthcare at Meadow Wood New Castle, DE 6.6 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
ARS New Castle LLC New Castle, DE 6.7 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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 6.7 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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)
Cecil County Health Elkton, MD 6.9 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Elkton Treatment Center Elkton, MD 6.9 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Churches Take a Corner Inc Wilmington, DE 8.0 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 8.0 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Cornerstone Alcohol and Drug Delaware City, DE 8.2 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Wilmington, DE 8.8 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 8.8 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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 8.8 miles from Newark
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Methamphetamine users have been known to indulge in "binge" injecting, in which they inject large amounts of the drug ever couple of hours until they run out of it or become too disorganized to continue using.

Past year nonmedical users of prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs are asked how they obtained the drugs they recently used nonmedically. Rates averaged for 2007 and 2008 show that over half of the nonmedical users of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives aged 12 or older said they got the drugs they used most recently "from a friend or relative for free." In a follow-up question, the majority of these respondents indicated that their friend or relative had obtained the drugs from one doctor.

In 2008, the type of mental health services most often received by adults aged 18 or older was prescription medication (11.3 percent), followed by outpatient services (6.8 percent). Rates of prescription medication and outpatient service use in 2008 were similar to the rates in 2007 (11.1 and 6.9 percent, respectively). Note that respondents could report receiving more than one type of mental health care. Between 2002 and 2008, the percentage of adults receiving outpatient services declined from 7.4 to 6.8 percent, while the percentage receiving prescription medication increased from 10.5 to 11.3 percent.

Animal research indicates that, like cocaine and other abused drugs, opiates can also activate the brain's reward system.

Commercial grade opium is standardized to contain at least 10% Morphine.

The States with the highest rates of any illegal drug use for all persons aged 12 or older were mostly in the West (six States) and the Northeast (three States). Most of the States that displayed the lowest rates in the Nation were either from the South (five States) or the West (three States). Two Midwestern States, Kansas and Iowa, completed the lowest fifth. Among teens aged 12 to 17, States in the South again predominated the lowest fifth (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia).


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Newark:

Hudson Center
Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center
501 Ogletown Road
Newark, Delaware 19711

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 10:00 AM

Ladies In Recovery
Westminster House
292 West Main Street
Newark, Delaware 19711

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:30 PM

South College Speaker's Meeting
South College Ave
Newark, Delaware 19716

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Spirit Of Truth
Alethia School
91 Salem Church Road
Newark, Delaware 19713

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Newark, Delaware as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Newark, 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 Newark, Delaware.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
4%
7%
Marijuana use in Newark, Delaware.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
91%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Newark, Delaware.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
7%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
86%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
28%
45%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Newark, 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
2%
19%
1%
0%
6%
0%
50%
12%
0%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Newark, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
3%
4%
2%
5%
15%
5%
12%
9%
11%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Newark, Delaware schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Newark, Delaware under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
80%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Newark, Delaware under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
82%
15%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Newark, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
3%
2%
2%
15%
2%
7%
7%
31%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
39%
40%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
24%
76%
Surveys updated monthly.

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