Valrico, FL Profile

Valrico, FL, population 6,582 , is located in Florida's Hillsborough county, about 12.3 miles from Tampa and 28.5 miles from St Petersburg.

Valrico Statistics Valrico Gender Information

Males in Valrico: 3,207 (49%)
Females in Valrico: 3,375 (51%)

As % of Population in Valrico in Valrico    

Race Diversity in Valrico

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

As % of Population in Valrico in Valrico        

Age Diversity in Valrico

Median Age in Valrico: 38.8 (Males in Valrico: 37.6, Females in Valrico: 40.0)

Valrico Males Under 20: 13%     Valrico Females Under 20: 13% Valrico Males 20 to 40: 13%     Valrico Females 20 to 40: 13% Valrico Males 40 to 60: 13%     Valrico Females 40 to 60: 13% Valrico Males Over 60: 9%     Valrico Females Over 60: 13%

Economics in Valrico in Valrico

Valrico Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Valrico Median Household Income: $ 39,155
Valrico Median Value of Homes: $ 85,800


Valrico Location Information
Elevation: 55 feet above sea level. Land Area: Square Miles. Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Valrico Brandon 1.8 Miles Seffner 2.8 Miles Bloomingdale 3.8 Miles Mango 3.8 Miles Dover 4.1 Miles Riverview 6.9 Miles Fish Hawk 7.2 Miles Progress Village 7.2 Miles East Lake-Orient Park 7.5 Miles Thonotosassa 8.4 Miles Big Cities Nearest Valrico (Population 100,000+) Tampa 12.3 Miles St Petersburg 28.5 Miles Clearwater 33.2 Miles Orlando 67.4 Miles Cape Coral 97.5 Miles Coral Springs 168.5 Miles Jacksonville 169.0 Miles Ft Lauderdale 181.3 Miles Pembroke Pines 183.8 Miles Hollywood 186.5 Miles


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Valrico, Florida and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Valrico 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Valrico that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Valrico 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 Valrico to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Valrico. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Valrico, 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, a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Valrico 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Valrico, 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 Valrico, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Valrico 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Valrico, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Valrico, 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Valrico. 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 Valrico, Florida Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Valrico, FL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Valrico, Florida:

Drug Abuse Coordinating Office Brandon, FL 3.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Personal Growth Behavioral Health Inc Brandon, FL 3.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Tampa Bay Academy Riverview, FL 6.1 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Agency for Community Trt Services Inc Mulberry, FL 9.8 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days 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)
Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coord Office Plant City, FL 9.8 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Center of Temple Terrace Tampa, FL 11.8 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hyde Park Counseling Center Tampa, FL 13.7 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Project Recovery Tampa, FL 13.7 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Tampa Crossroads Inc Tampa, FL 14.4 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Recovery Care of Tampa Tampa, FL 15.5 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Healthcare Connection of Tampa Inc Tampa, FL 15.5 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Agency for Community Treatment Servs Mulberry, FL 15.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Associates in Behavioral Tampa, FL 15.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Goodwill Outpatient Services Tampa, FL 15.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Associates and Behavioral Tampa, FL 17.4 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hillsborough Comm Correctional Center Tampa, FL 17.4 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Town and Country Hospital Tampa, FL 20.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Turning Point of Tampa Inc Tampa, FL 20.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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
Pathfinder Counseling Inc Zephyrhills, FL 21.4 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lakeland Centres Lakeland, FL 21.6 miles from Valrico
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare

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

Amphetamine has been shown to pass through into breast milk. Mothers taking amphetamine are advised to avoid breastfeeding.

Although amphetamines were once prescribed to control obesity and depression, their use for these disorders has been discontinued because patients became quickly and seriously dependent.

Cocaine hydrochloride, the form in which cocaine is snorted or injected is often "cut," or mixed, with things that look like it. The final product can be from 1% to 95% pure. Common additives are sugars, such as mannitol, lactose, or glucose, or even sugar substitutes, and local anesthetics such as tetracaine, procaine, and lidocaine. Quinine, talc, and cornstarch have also been used. Some consumers may unknowingly purchase a supply without any cocaine, but just a cocaine substitute such as caffeine, amphetamine, PCP, procaine, and lidocaine.

In 2002.2003, New Mexico had the highest percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem (3.5 percent). The States in the top fifth for needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem were mainly in the West (five States) or in the Northeast (four States). California had the largest total number of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, approximately 798,000 (see http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k3State/lot.htm).

Among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years, 4.0 percent reported using illegal drugs in the past month based on combined 2005 and 2006 NSDUH data. This rate was significantly lower than the rate among women aged 15 to 44 who were not pregnant (10.0 percent). The 2003 2004 combined rate of current illegal drug use among pregnant women (4.6 percent) was not significantly different from the 2005 2006 combined rate.

Among teens aged 12 to 17, the rate of current illegal drug use was similar for boys (9.8 percent) and girls (9.7 percent). In 2006, male and female adolescents had similar rates of current marijuana use (6.8 and 6.4 percent) and nonmedical use of prescription type psychotherapeutics (3.1 and 3.5 percent, respectively).


The following survey was completed by residents of Valrico, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Valrico, 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 Valrico, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
83%
6%
11%
Marijuana use in Valrico, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Valrico, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
4%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
80%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
13%
55%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Valrico, 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
2%
7%
3%
7%
6%
0%
64%
9%
0%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Valrico, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
8%
3%
4%
14%
4%
12%
10%
11%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Valrico, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Valrico, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
75%
17%
Have you ever gone to school in Valrico, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
81%
19%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Valrico, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
6%
2%
5%
13%
3%
9%
7%
19%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
13%
59%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
71%
29%
Surveys updated monthly.

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