Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 24 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 72,664 people people live in Wilmington.

The People and Families of Wilmington

In Wilmington, about 28% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Wilmington, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Approximately 64% of Wilmington is non-white. In Wilmington you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilmington had a median family income of $40,241.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($372,407) in Wilmington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Wilmington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wilmington, about 50% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Wilmington.

Commuting

In Wilmington, 77% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wilmington Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilmington Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilmington Affordability of Property Taxes


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

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



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Do you live in Wilmington, Delaware and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Wilmington.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Wilmington treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Wilmington would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Wilmington to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Wilmington will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Wilmington, Delaware, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Wilmington, DE. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Wilmington, DE. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Wilmington, DE. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Wilmington is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are 12 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Centers in Wilmington, Delaware. We have also provided 8 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Wilmington:

Aquila of Delaware Wilmington, DE
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
Brandywine Counseling and Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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
Brandywine Counseling Inc Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment 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
Hogar CREA International Inc of DE Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Latin American Community Center Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North East Treatment Centers Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
SODAT Delaware Inc Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Wilmington Veterans Affairs Med Center Wilmington, DE
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Claymont Treatment Center Claymont, DE 6.5 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
ARS New Castle LLC New Castle, DE 8.2 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 8.2 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS) Claymont, DE 9.0 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Open Door Inc Claymont, DE 9.0 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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
Recovery Center of Crozer Chester Chester, PA 10.6 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brandywine Counseling Newark, DE 10.6 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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
Bowling Green Inn Brandywine Kennett Square, PA 10.7 miles from Wilmington
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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

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

Between 2002 and 2008, there was no change in the number of persons with substance dependence or abuse (22.0 million in 2002 and 22.2 million in 2008).

There have been increasing efforts recently to legalize the use of marijuana in the United States.

Social issues of addiction focus on how heroin addicts relate to their environment, including interpersonal and family relationships, employment and legal problems.

Sometimes seen as a "white-collar" addiction, OxyContin abuse has been on the rise among all ethnic and economic groups.

Amphetamine elevates cardiac output and blood pressure making it dangerous for use by patients with a history of heart disease or hypertension.

A quality drug rehab treatment program should address the unique needs of each individual. There are varying degrees of drug and alcohol addiction. Some individuals may have a history of failing at numerous attempts to end their addiction patterns. For those individuals who fall into this category, inpatient residential treatment may prove to be invaluable.


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 Wilmington:

As Bill Sees It
Family Medical Ctr.
Rte. 62
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

First Things First
Saint Marks
1700 Limestone Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Goya
Newark
15 Polly Drummond Hill Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Greenwood Group
Prices Corner Cedar's Methodist
9 Harrison St. Off Rt.41
Wilmington, Delaware 19810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Haven
Family Medical Ctr.
Rte. 62
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Just For Today
Trinity Episcopal Church
1108 N.adams St At Del. Ave.
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:15 PM

Never Alone
Family Medical Ctr.
Rte. 62
Wilmington, Delaware 19804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Nueva Vision
508 Norte Calle #6
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 5:00 PM

Pike Creek Courage To Change
Jesus House
2501 Milltown Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Price's Corner Cedar's Tuesday Group
Cedar's Church Of Christ
Rt.41 At 511 Greenbank Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Sos Group
N.wilmington
2320 Grubb Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware 19810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Vet's Group V.a. Hospital
Elsmere
1st Fl. West Room 1129
Wilmington, Delaware 19810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Wilmington, Delaware as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, Delaware.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
0%
3%
Marijuana use in Wilmington, Delaware.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
77%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Wilmington, Delaware.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
3%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
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
2%
27%
44%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Wilmington, 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
12%
3%
1%
9%
0%
2%
64%
3%
1%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Wilmington, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
8%
3%
4%
15%
3%
11%
4%
17%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Wilmington, Delaware schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Wilmington, Delaware under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
83%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Wilmington, Delaware under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
80%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Wilmington, Delaware?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
3%
3%
4%
15%
3%
10%
8%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
21%
56%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
12%
88%
Surveys updated monthly.

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