Auburn, Georgia

Auburn, Georgia, in Barrow county, is 26 miles W of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 37 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 6,904.

The People and Families of Auburn

In Auburn, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Auburn people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Auburn, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Auburn had a median family income of $52,695. People in Auburn generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Auburn than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($300) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Auburn Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Auburn. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Auburn, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Auburn6,904$52,695
Buford10,668$43,100
Dacula3,848$58,603
Lawrenceville22,397$48,557
Loganville5,435$54,375
Suwanee8,725$91,519
Winder10,201$40,896

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Auburn Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Auburn People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Auburn Median Family Income


The listings in Auburn, Georgia and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Auburn, Georgia and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located in or around Auburn. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Auburn, GA. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Auburn, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Auburn, Georgia may include Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Auburn to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Auburn, GA. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Auburn, Georgia treatment program; an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Auburn, GA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Auburn, Georgia attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Auburn, Georgia will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Auburn, GA. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Auburn to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Auburn, GA. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Auburn will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Auburn to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Auburn where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Auburn, GA. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Auburn can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Auburn, Georgia is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Auburn choose to go to a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Auburn.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Auburn, Georgia Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are 1 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Auburn, Georgia. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Auburn:

Medicine Wheel Clinic Auburn, GA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Project Adam Winder, GA 8.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Recovery Lawrenceville, GA 9.2 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, 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
GRN Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Lawrenceville, GA 9.2 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Summitridge Center for Psychiatry and Lawrenceville, GA 9.2 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Atlanta Family Counseling Center Inc Lawrenceville, GA 11.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
GRN CSB Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, GA 11.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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, Medicaid, Medicare
GRN Recovery Center Snellville, GA 14.8 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Potters House Jefferson, GA 15.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Lakeland Centres Atlanta Norcross, GA 19.0 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lanier Treatment Center Gainesville, GA 19.2 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Laurelwood Hospital Gainesville, GA 21.4 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lakeland Centers Atlanta Norcross, GA 22.0 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Narconon Georgia Atlanta Norcross, GA 22.0 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
DM and ADR Inc Athens, GA 22.6 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
GRN Community Service Board Conyers, GA 23.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rockdale House for Men Conyers, GA 23.1 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Forsyth County Mental Health Cumming, GA 23.4 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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, Medicaid
Athens Area Athens, GA 23.6 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Counseling Service of Athens Athens, GA 23.6 miles from Auburn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance

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

Slang words for MDMA are ecstasy, E, XTC, X, Adam, hug, beans, clarity, lover's speed, and love drug.

Over time heroin users develop a tolerance for the drug. Heroin users find themselves needing increasingly larger doses of the drug to achieve the same intensity or effect they experienced when they first began using heroin.

Attending a drug abuse treatment program supports the recovering addict in the process of making lifestyle changes, managing feelings and helps them to develop coping tools and drug refusal skills. In addition, an individual in drug rehab treatment can learn to identify relapse warning signs and challenge the thought pattern that may lead to a relapse.

The overall rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2006 (8.3 percent) was similar to the rate in 2005 (8.1 percent) and has remained stable since 2002 (8.3 percent).

Amphetamine is frequently measured in urine as part of a drug abuse testing program.

Approximately half of the women who are dependent on opiates suffer anemia, heart disease, diabetes, pneumonia, or hepatitis during pregnancy and childbirth.


The following survey was completed by residents of Auburn, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Auburn, Georgia. 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 February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Auburn, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
7%
18%
Marijuana use in Auburn, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
80%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Auburn, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
9%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
78%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
16%
56%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Auburn, Georgia?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
0%
2%
2%
0%
1%
0%
78%
15%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Auburn, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
12%
3%
8%
5%
25%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Auburn, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Auburn, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
87%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Auburn, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
91%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Auburn, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
3%
2%
5%
12%
2%
10%
8%
23%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
29%
46%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
14%
86%
Surveys updated monthly.

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