Orlando, Florida

Introduction to Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida, is a city of approximately 200,000 people located in east/central Florida. Orlando is the sixth largest city in Florida. The Orlando metropolitan area is home to nearly 1.8 million people.

Orlando is the undisputed theme-park capital of the United States. It is home to the world famous Walt Disney World Resort, as well as numerous other theme parks. Orlando is also only 45 minutes from Port Canaveral, a major cruise ship port that plays host to at least three major cruise lines and over ten different cruise ships, including the Disney Cruise Line's two ships. As of 2006, Orlando is also home to three Fortune 1000 company headquarters.

Orlando is ranked as the 36th "Most Fun U.S City" in a survey conducted in 2003 by Cranium Inc. Factors taken into account in the ranking include: the number of sports teams, restaurants, dance performances, toy stores, the amount of a city's budget that is spent on recreation, and other factors. Orlando is also consistently ranked as one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

Orlando has a hot, sub-tropical climate that is divided into two main seasons, the warm season (from late spring through early fall), and the cool season. The warm season is hot and very humid. The cool season is more temperate and comfortable. The cool season does occasionally see temperatures below freezing, typically over night. On average, the temperature dips below freezing in Orlando about three times a year.

Orlando History

The area that is now Orlando was originally settled by Native Americans. The first permanent pioneer settlement of Orlando happened in 1842. Settlement did not expand much until after the Third Seminole War in the 1850s. Orlando was incorporated as a town in 1875. At that time, Orlando had 85 residents. Orlando became a popular resort in the late 1800's and early 1900s. Other key dates in Orlando's history include:

  • In 1838, the U.S. Army built Fort Gatlin south of present day Orlando to protect settlers from attacks by Indians.
  • In 1880, the South Florida Railroad extended its line into Orlando.
  • In 1970, the Orlando International Airport was built.
  • In October of 1971, Walt Disney World opened.

Orlando Arts and Culture

Orlando is more than just theme parks. It is also home to many arts and cultural attractions and activities. Orlando offers museums, the performing arts, and much more. Some of Orlando's more notable museums and gardens/arboretums include:

  • The Central Florida Zoological Park
  • The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
  • The Cornell Fine Arts Museum
  • The Harry P. Leu Gardens
  • The Historic Bok Sanctuary
  • The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida
  • The Orlando Science Center

In addition to the numerous shows staged by the many theme parks, for patrons of the performing arts, Orlando has even more to offer. Some of the more notable attractions include:

  • The Imperial Symphony Orchestra
  • The Maitland Art Center

Orlando also offers numerous festivals and outdoor music events, including the Annual Concert Under the Stars at Historic Bok Sanctuary, “Date Night at the Gardens” at the Harry P. Leu Gardens, the Florida Music Festival, the Spring Jazz Stroll, and more.

Orlando Sports and Leisure

Orlando offers a nice assortment of professional sports to keep sports fans happy. Orlando is home to the following major sports teams:

  • Baseball - The Minor League Baseball (MiLB), Daytona Cubs play an hour northeast in Daytona Beach, and the Brevard County Manatees play an hour southeast in Viera. The Cubs are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, and the Manatees are a Class A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Basketball - The National Basketball League (NBA) Orlando Magic.
  • Football - The Arena Football League (AFL) Orlando Predators.
  • Hockey - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Florida Seals play 30 minutes south in Kissimmee.
  • Soccer - The United Soccer League (USL) USL Premier Development League Ajax Orlando Prospects.

Orlando is also home to two NCAA College Bowl games, the Capitol One Bowl, and the Champs Sports Bowl.

Orlando's climate makes it ideal for outdoor activities. Orlando is close to the coast and all of the associated water sports activities. Orlando also has numerous tennis and sport complexes, horseback riding, Everglades airboat rides, and much more.

Of course, Orlando has enough theme parks to fill any leisure time schedule for a very long time. Orlando is home to Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, Discovery Cove, Gatorland, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort, the Walt Disney World Resort, Wet 'n Wild, and more.

Orlando "Must See" Attractions

Orlando has attractions too numerous to do justice in a simple list. Some of Orlando's more unique attractions include:

  • Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in nearby Maitland
  • Busch Gardens
  • Cirque du Soleil-La Nouba
  • Cypress Gardens
  • Discovery Cove
  • Gatorland
  • SeaWorld Orlando
  • Universal Orlando Resort
  • Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando at Night

Nightlife in Orlando is centered in the downtown area, and around the major theme parks. In downtown Orlando, one can find comedy clubs, dance clubs, martini bars, pubs, sophisticated lounges, and sports bars. Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort features dining, shopping, movie theatres and five nightclubs. Downtown Disney also offers movies, dining, shopping, and seven clubs at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Orlando185,951$40,648
Altamonte Springs41,200$49,082
Belle Isle5,531$68,571
Casselberry22,629$45,354
Maitland12,019$69,504
Ocoee24,391$56,865
Winter Park24,090$73,697

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Orlando Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Orlando Racial Diversity


The listings in Orlando, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Orlando, Florida and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Orlando and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Orlando that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Orlando works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Orlando to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Orlando. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Orlando, Florida, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Orlando will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Orlando, FL. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Orlando, FL., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Orlando will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Orlando, FL., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Orlando, FL. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Orlando. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are a total of 21 listings in Orlando, Florida:

Access Behavioral Care Associates Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ACT Center Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Arise Counseling Associates Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Barbara B Fuller LCSW PA Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bridges of America Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Center for Drug Free Living Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central FL Subst Abuse Trt Centers Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Central Florida Treatment Center Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Christian Care Counseling Center Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Colonial Counseling Associates Center Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Florida Psychiatric Associates Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Fresh Strart Ministries of Central FL Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Health and Recovery Institute of Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Human Services Associates Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lakeside Alternatives Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Males, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Lisa Merlin House Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Orlando Behavioral Healthcare Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Orlando Methadone Treatment Center Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
SAFE Inc Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Specialized Treatment Education and Orlando, FL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid

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

The elderly are reported to be the largest group of individuals that are known to be at risk for prescription drug abuse, in which they intentionally take medications that are not medically necessary.

Individuals that are experiencing methamphetamine related psychosis may feel intense paranoia, hear voices, or experience extremely bizarre delusions.

Methadone can be prescribed by a doctor for pain relief, but it can only be described for addiction treatment by physicians working in unison with methadone clinics.

A majority of underage current drinkers in 2008 reported that their last use of alcohol in the past month occurred either in someone else's home (56.2 percent) or their own home (29.6 percent). Underage boys were more likely than girls to have been at a concert or sports game on their last drinking occasion (2.5 vs. 1.1 percent), whereas girls were more likely than boys to have been in a restaurant, bar, or club on their last drinking occasion (10.3 vs. 7.0 percent).

According to Federal-wide Drug Seizure System data, Federal agencies seized 1,774 kilograms of heroin in 2006.

In 2008, underage current alcohol use rates were higher in small metropolitan areas (27.9 percent) compared with large metropolitan areas (25.9 percent) and similar in large metropolitan areas and nonmetropolitan areas (25.3 percent). The rate in nonmetropolitan areas decreased from 2007, when it was 28.8 percent.


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 Orlando:

12 To Life Group
St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
4301 Chickasaw Trail
Orlando, Florida 32829

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:15 PM

Aata
1021 4th Street
Orlando, Florida 32824

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 5:10 PM

After Work Group
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 5:30 PM
Thursday, 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Monday, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 5:30 PM

Azalea Park Group
St Stephen Presbytarian Church
8601 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida 32825

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:30 PM

Bar None
St Jospeh Catholic Church
1501 N Alafaya Trail
Orlando, Florida 32828

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Big Book Study Group
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Black Chip Saturday
Pine Castle Community Center
621 Wilks Ave
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM

Blue Bottoms Group
Pine Castle Community Center
621 Wilks Ave
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM

Came To Believe
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Carney Hospital
2100 Dot. Ave.,
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Celebrate Life
Central Christian Church
250 Sw Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Central Orlando Group
Alco-an Club
310 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 AM
Sunday, 6:30 AM
Saturday, 6:30 AM
Monday, 6:30 AM
Wednesday, 6:30 AM
Friday, 6:30 AM
Tuesday, 6:30 AM

Central Orlando Group 2
Alco-an Club
310 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM

Central Orlando Group 3
Alco-an Club
310 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Thursday, 6:00 PM
Sunday, 6:00 PM
Monday, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 PM

Central Orlando Group 4
Alco-an Club
310 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Central Orlando Group 5
Alco-an Club
310 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

College Park Triangle
St Michaels Episcopal Church
2501 N Westmoreland Dr
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Conway Group
First United Church Of Christ
4605 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, Florida 32812

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Coutry Air Group
Unity Church
4801 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, Florida 32810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM

Crossroads
Southside Club
669 W Lancaster
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 10:00 AM
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Friday, 10:00 AM
Thursday, 10:00 AM
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, 10:00 AM

Crossroads 2
Southside Club
669 W Lancaster
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:30 PM
Saturday, 5:30 PM
Friday, 5:30 PM
Monday, 5:30 PM
Thursday, 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 5:30 PM

Crossroads 3
Southside Club
669 W Lancaster
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Do, Feel, Believe
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 12:00 PM

Dr Phillips Group
St Luke Methodist Church
4851 S Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Monday, 6:30 PM
Thursday, 6:30 PM
Sunday, 6:30 PM
Friday, 6:30 PM

Dr Phillips Group 2
St Luke Methodist Church
4851 S Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Dr Phillips Group 3
St Luke Methodist Church
4851 S Apopka Vineland Road
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:15 PM

Drunkards Awakening
Lions Club
7406 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, Florida 32810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

East Orange Group
East Orange Community Center
12050 E Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32828

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Esperanza
800 E Michigan St
Orlando, Florida 32806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 3:00 PM
Saturday, 5:00 PM

Fireside Meeting
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Free Riders
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 5:00 PM

Friends Of Bill W
Royal Plaza Hotel
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32830

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, 3:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Saturday, 3:00 PM
Friday, 3:00 PM
Thursday, 3:00 PM
Wednesday, 3:00 PM
Monday, 3:00 PM
Friday, 3:00 PM
Saturday, 3:00 PM
Monday, 3:00 PM
Tuesday, 3:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Friendship Group
St Mary Episcopal Church
6316 Matchett Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

From The Heart
Christ Church Unity
771 W Holden Ave
Orlando, Florida 32839

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Good Orderly Direction Group
Pine Castle Community Center
621 Wilks Ave
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM

Good Shepard Group
Good Shepard Catholic Church
5900 Oleander Dr
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Hi-sobriety
Joy Metropolitan Church
1611 Page Ave
Orlando, Florida 32806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 PM

In Flight
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church
4545 Anderson Road
Orlando, Florida 32812

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Internacional Group
Nazarene Church
1670 N Chickasaw Trail
Orlando, Florida 32825

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
Monday, 7:30 PM

Lake Underhill
Christ The King Episcopal Church
26 Willow Drive
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:30 PM

Lost Bicycle Group
Anglican Cathedrial
1515 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:30 PM

Made A Beginning
First Unitarian Church
1901 E Robinson St
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Made A Beginning 2
First Unitarian Church
1901 E Robinson St
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Saturday, 6:00 PM
Thursday, 6:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 PM
Monday, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 6:00 PM

Made A Beginning 3
First Unitarian Church
1901 E Robinson St
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 4:00 PM

Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

Manantial De Vida 2
Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Manantial De Vida 3
Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Manantial De Vida 4
Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Manantial De Vida 5
Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM

Manantial De Vida 6
Manantial De Vida
900 W Landcaster Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Milestones
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Miracles Happen
990 N Belvedere Road
Orlando, Florida 32820

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM

Night Caps
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 10:30 PM

Orlo Vista Group
Silver Star Church
7501 Silver Star Road
Orlando, Florida 32818

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

Orlo Vista Group 2
Silver Star Church
7501 Silver Star Road
Orlando, Florida 32818

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM

Pine Hills Grace
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Pine Hills Grace 2
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:30 PM
Thursday, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Monday, 5:30 PM
Friday, 5:30 PM

Pine Hills Grace 3
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Pine Hills Grace 4
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Pine Hills Grace 5
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:00 PM

Pine Hills Grace 6
Odat Club
4971 W Colonial
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:30 AM

Pink Cloud
Atonement Lutheran Church
7525 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, Florida 32822

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Pioneer Group
Wayne Densch Center
4049 S Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32839

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Ponderosa Group
Central Christian Church
250 Sw Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Positevely Sober
Glbcc
946 N Mills Ave
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Princeton Group
College Park United Methodist Church
644 W Princeton St
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Rally At The Sally
Salvation Army
3955 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Remember When
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

Sand Lake Group
St Nicolas Catholic Church
5135 W Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Sand Lake Mens Group
St Nicolas Catholic Church
5135 W Sand Lake Road
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Second Chance Group
Salvation Army
3955 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Sharing And Caring Womens Group
First United Church Of Christ
4605 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, Florida 32812

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Sobriedad
1308 Rose Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32839

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Sobriety
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Sobriety On Sunday
Coalition For The Homeless
639 W Central Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

South Orlando Solution Group
South Orlando Baptist Church
11513 S Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32837

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Spirit Of Service Group
Ft Gatlin Church
3300 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, Florida 32806

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Stepping Stones For Women
Presbytarian Churh Of Lakes
4700 Licoln Ave
Orlando, Florida 32819

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Syb
East Side Club
2017 N Goldenrod Road
Orlando, Florida 32807

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM
Friday, 9:00 AM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM
Monday, 9:00 AM
Thursday, 9:00 AM

Table Talk
Harbor House
1405 W Michigan St.
Orlando, Florida 32805

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 9:00 AM
Friday, 9:00 AM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM
Monday, 9:00 AM

Taft Group
703 5th St
Orlando, Florida 32824

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 7:00 PM

There Is A Way Out
Salvation Army
3955 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, Florida 32808

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 PM

Tres Legados
5448 Hoffner Road
Orlando, Florida 32812

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Turning Point
Harbor House
1405 W Michigan St.
Orlando, Florida 32805

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Ucf Meeting
Campus Engineering
Ucf
Orlando, Florida 32816

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:15 PM

Undia A La Ves
500 5th Street
Orlando, Florida 32824

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Unity Steps
Unity Church
4801 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, Florida 32810

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Upper Room
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4001 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Wake Up Call
Glbcc
946 N Mills Ave
Orlando, Florida 32803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 PM

Wed Night Alive
Taft Group
703 5th Street
Orlando, Florida 32824

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Women In Recovery
St Jospeh Catholic Church
1501 N Alafaya Trail
Orlando, Florida 32828

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Women Who Drank Too Much
Anglican Cathedrial
1515 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, Florida 32804

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Womens Group
Southside Club
669 W Lancaster
Orlando, Florida 32809

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 2:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Orlando, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Orlando, Florida. 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 Orlando, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
4%
6%
Marijuana use in Orlando, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
87%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Orlando, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
2%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
86%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
7%
59%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Orlando, Florida?
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%
9%
0%
1%
3%
1%
72%
1%
1%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Orlando, Florida?
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%
2%
14%
4%
11%
10%
15%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Orlando, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Orlando, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
84%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Orlando, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
75%
20%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Orlando, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
11%
2%
9%
9%
27%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
26%
46%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
11%
89%
Surveys updated monthly.

Please, do not fill out our drug and alcohol monitoring survey on this page if you do not live in Orlando, Florida.

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