Cochran, Georgia

Cochran, Georgia, in Bleckley county, is 35 miles SE of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 111 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 4,455 people lived in Cochran.

The People and Families of Cochran

In Cochran, about 37% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Cochran; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cochran had a median family income of $35,854.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Cochran.

Cochran Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Cochran are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Cochran, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Cochran4,455$35,854
Eastman5,440$30,500
Hawkinsville3,280$32,926
Perry9,602$38,480
Warner Robins48,804$44,217

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cochran Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Cochran Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cochran Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Do you live in Cochran, Georgia 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 Cochran.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Cochran 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Cochran 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 Cochran to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Cochran 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 Cochran, Georgia, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Cochran, GA. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Cochran, GA. 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Cochran, GA. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Cochran 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 Cochran, Georgia Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Cochran, GA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Cochran, Georgia:

Community Mental Health Center Eastman, GA 18.7 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Healthqwest Warner Robins, GA 20.9 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Servs Fort Valley, GA 23.3 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Dublin, GA 24.2 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Middle GA Adolescent Residential Ctr Dublin, GA 24.2 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Twin Oaks Dublin, GA 24.2 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Quentin Price MD Dublin, GA 24.3 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Step One Recovery Center Dublin, GA 24.3 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Macon New Start Macon, GA 29.6 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
River Edge BHC Macon, GA 29.6 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
River Edge Recovery Center Macon, GA 29.6 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
GPA Treatment of Macon Inc Macon, GA 31.5 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
River Edge Behavioral Health Center Macon, GA 31.5 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Trinity Treatment Center Inc Macon, GA 31.5 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
GPA of Macon Inc Macon, GA 32.2 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Oconee Center Sandersville, GA 48.4 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Turner County Behavioral Hlth Servs of Ashburn, GA 51.1 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
River Edge Project Connect Forsyth, GA 53.0 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southern Star Community Services Americus, GA 55.5 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare Americus, GA 56.8 miles from Cochran
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

Approximately 97.3% of the federal offenders sentenced for heroin related charges in 2008 involved trafficking and 0.8% of cases involved simple possession.

Rates of SPD in 2007 were highest for adults aged 18 to 25 (17.9 percent) and lowest for adults aged 50 or older (7.0 percent).

Except among teens aged 12 to 17, boys were more likely than girls to report past month alcohol drinking. In 2001, 54.8 percent of boys aged 12 or older were current drinkers compared with 42.3 percent of girls.

Nationally, almost a quarter (22.8 percent) of all persons aged 12 or older participated in binge use of alcohol in the past month in 2002.2003. In addition to having the lowest rate in the Nation for past month use of alcohol (29.6 percent), Utah had the lowest rate for past month binge use of alcohol among all persons aged 12 or older (15.9 percent). North Dakota had the highest rate among all persons aged 12 or older (31.4 percent) and among persons aged 26 or older (28.4 percent). Most of the States in the top fifth for past month binge use of alcohol for persons aged 12 or older were from the Midwest (six States).

On average, a heroin addict will spend anywhere from $100 - $200 to support their drug habit.

Common slang terms for opiates are Smack Horse, Brown sugar Junk, Black Tar Dope, School boy White stuff, Harry Cube, Mud Big H, and Skag Morf.


The following survey was completed by residents of Cochran, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Cochran, 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 May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Cochran, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Cochran, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Cochran, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Cochran, 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
Most common first drug experience in Cochran, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Cochran, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Cochran, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Cochran, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Cochran, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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