Dalton, Georgia

Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield county, is 27 miles SE of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 78 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 27,912.

The People and Families of Dalton

In Dalton, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Dalton, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 34% of Dalton is non-white. No single racial group represents Dalton, a city where diversity is valued.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dalton had a median family income of $41,111.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dalton gave more campaign money ($23,963) 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.

Dalton Housing

Owners occupy 49% of the housing units in Dalton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Dalton, 93% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Dalton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Dalton27,912$41,111
Calhoun10,667$42,310
Chatsworth3,531$44,063
Fort Oglethorpe6,940$40,643
La Fayette6,702$29,141
Rossville3,511$29,423

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%Dalton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%Dalton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dalton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dalton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Dalton Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Do you live in Dalton, 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 Dalton.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Dalton treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Dalton 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 Dalton to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Outpatient Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

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

Highland Rivers Community Servs Board Dalton, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
LaFayette Outpatient Clinic LaFayette, GA 16.2 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Private Clinic North Rossville, GA 16.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Parkridge Valley Hospital Chattanooga, TN 21.9 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lookout Mountain Community Services Chickamauga, GA 22.4 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Tennessee Community Counseling Inc Chattanooga, TN 24.6 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Action Counseling and Consulting Cleveland, TN 26.4 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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, Access to Recovery
Council for Alcohol DA Servs Inc Chattanooga, TN 26.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Focus Healthcare of Tennessee Chattanooga, TN 26.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Tennessee Community Chattanooga, TN 26.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Volunteer Treatment Center Inc Chattanooga, TN 26.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Council for Alcohol and Chattanooga, TN 30.8 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Johnson Mental Health Center Chattanooga, TN 30.8 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Windwood Rome, GA 35.9 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Epiphany Center Rome Inc Rome, GA 37.1 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Horizons Treatment Center Rome, GA 37.1 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Highland Rivers Community Servs Board Rome, GA 37.9 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Cartersville Treatment Center Cartersville, GA 39.6 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dawson County Mental Health Dawsonville, GA 50.5 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Appalachian Community Services Murphy, NC 53.1 miles from Dalton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Methadone addiction, like any substance abuse problem, affects every aspect of your life and the risks of continuing to take the drug could be devastating.

Drug addiction is one of the many consequences of recreational drug and alcohol use. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by a wide variety of factors; these factors can be physical or psychological factors, or in some cases, a combination of both.

Qualified drug rehab treatment centers that are run by dedicated professional are the effective solution to the problem of drug and alcohol dependence and addiction.

It is commonly known that some of the most powerful prescription medications have been marketed aggressively; clinicians need to realize that an individual does not need a powerful opiate for every headache.

Pain reliever incidence has been increasing since the mid-1980s when there were approximately 400,000 initiates annually. The number of initiates reached 2.0 million in 2000. Between 1998 and 2000, there were significantly more new users among 12 to 17 year olds than among 18 to 25 year olds.

When chemicals are inhaled they are rapidly absorbed through the lung tissue and into the bloodstream; these chemicals are then rapidly distributed to the brain and other major organs throughout the body.


The following survey was completed by residents of Dalton, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Dalton, 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 Dalton, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
86%
8%
6%
Marijuana use in Dalton, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
75%
20%
Perception of Alcohol in Dalton, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
3%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
14%
64%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Dalton, 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
9%
28%
1%
4%
1%
2%
40%
9%
1%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Dalton, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
7%
3%
3%
14%
5%
8%
4%
20%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Dalton, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Dalton, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
83%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Dalton, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
88%
12%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Dalton, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
3%
4%
3%
3%
14%
2%
12%
6%
19%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
8%
63%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
34%
66%
Surveys updated monthly.

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