Pike Creek, DE Profile

Pike Creek, DE, population 19,751 , is located in Delaware's New Castle county, about 32.5 miles from Philadelphia and 57.2 miles from Baltimore.

In the 90's the population of Pike Creek has grown by about 94%.

Pike Creek Statistics Pike Creek Gender Information

Males in Pike Creek: 9,454 (48%)
Females in Pike Creek: 10,297 (52%)

As % of Population in Pike Creek in Pike Creek    

Race Diversity in Pike Creek

White: 88%
African American: 4%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in Pike Creek in Pike Creek        

Age Diversity in Pike Creek

Median Age in Pike Creek: 36.2 (Males in Pike Creek: 35.1, Females in Pike Creek: 37.1)

Pike Creek Males Under 20: 13%     Pike Creek Females Under 20: 12% Pike Creek Males 20 to 40: 15%     Pike Creek Females 20 to 40: 16% Pike Creek Males 40 to 60: 14%     Pike Creek Females 40 to 60: 16% Pike Creek Males Over 60: 5%     Pike Creek Females Over 60: 7%

Economics in Pike Creek in Pike Creek

Pike Creek Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Pike Creek Median Household Income: $ 71,655
Pike Creek Median Value of Homes: $ 156,300


Pike Creek Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level. Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pike Creek North Star 2.2 Miles Hockessin 3.9 Miles Newark 4.1 Miles Brookside 4.6 Miles Newport 5.2 Miles Elsmere 5.7 Miles Greenville 6.5 Miles Wilmington Manor 7.1 Miles Bear 7.4 Miles Toughkenamon 7.5 Miles Big Cities Nearest Pike Creek (Population 100,000+) Philadelphia 32.5 Miles Baltimore 57.2 Miles Allentown 61.7 Miles Washington 91.8 Miles Arlington 94.0 Miles Alexandria 96.3 Miles Elizabeth 101.9 Miles Newark 106.6 Miles Jersey City 110.1 Miles New York 112.5 Miles


The listings in Pike Creek, 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
(7) Methadone Maintenance
(6) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(5) Females
(2) Mental Health Services
(7) Spanish Speaking
(1) Halfway House
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(6) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(5) Males
(1) General Health Services
(1) Hospital Inpatient



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Pike Creek, Delaware? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Pike Creek and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Pike Creek that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Pike Creek is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Pike Creek are Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Treatment Centers, Short-term Drug Treatment, Inpatient Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Pike Creek will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Pike Creek, Delaware to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Pike Creek will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Pike Creek, DE. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Pike Creek, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Pike Creek, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Pike Creek. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Pike Creek which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Pike Creek, DE. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Aquila of Delaware Wilmington, DE 2.1 miles from Pike Creek
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 2.1 miles from Pike Creek
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 2.1 miles from Pike Creek
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
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS) Claymont, DE 4.4 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Open Door Inc Claymont, DE 4.4 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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
Brandywine Counseling Newark, DE 4.4 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Wilmington, DE 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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
Churches Take a Corner Inc Wilmington, DE 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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
Crossroads of Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hogar CREA International Inc of DE Wilmington, DE 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Latin American Community Center Wilmington, DE 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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 5.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brandywine Counseling and Wilmington, DE 7.5 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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
ARS New Castle LLC New Castle, DE 7.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 7.9 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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)
Brandywine Counseling Inc Newark, DE 8.0 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
SODAT Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE 8.3 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Bowling Green Inn Kennett Square, PA 9.3 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Bowling Green Inn Brandywine Kennett Square, PA 9.4 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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 9.4 miles from Pike Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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

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

Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest rate of current use of a tobacco product (44.3 percent) and of each specific product compared with teens aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 26 or older. In 2005, the rates of past month use among young adults were 39.0 percent for cigarettes, 12.0 percent for cigars, 5.1 percent for smokeless tobacco, and 1.5 percent for pipe tobacco. The rate of current use of smokeless tobacco by young adults did not change significantly between 2002 and 2005, but the rates of current use of cigars and pipe tobacco were higher in 2005 than they were in 2002, and the rate of current cigarette use was lower in 2005 than in 2002.

A more concentrated, resinous form of marijuana is called hashish; and as a sticky black liquid, hash oil.

Decreases in the rate of current use of a substance often occur when there are increases in the level of perceived risk of using that substance. Looking over the 7 year period, the proportion of teens aged 12 to 17 who reported perceiving great risk from smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day increased from 63.1 percent in 2002 to 69.7 percent in 2008. During the same period, the rate of past month cigarette smoking among teens aged 12 to 17 dropped from 13.0 to 9.1 percent.

Opiates can make you throw up, which can even happen to someone given opiates by a doctor, which is why many people don?t like taking them.

Physical drug addiction takes place when the user comes to a place where they need a drug in order to be able to function normally. If the drug is not taken, unpleasant and sometimes painful withdrawal symptoms will begin to occur. The only way to avoid these uncomfortable symptoms is to take more of the drug.

OxyContin can have serious side effects when injected as it has a prolonged extended action.


The following survey was completed by residents of Pike Creek, Delaware as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Pike Creek, 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 Pike Creek, Delaware.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
0%
25%
Marijuana use in Pike Creek, Delaware.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
89%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Pike Creek, Delaware.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
22%
3%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
15%
54%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Pike Creek, 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
8%
5%
1%
4%
8%
1%
60%
11%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Pike Creek, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
2%
3%
2%
4%
11%
4%
12%
5%
27%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Pike Creek, Delaware schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Pike Creek, Delaware under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
91%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Pike Creek, Delaware under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
90%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Pike Creek, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
3%
7%
3%
3%
11%
4%
9%
9%
21%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
9%
56%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
12%
88%
Surveys updated monthly.

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