Dunwoody, Georgia

Dunwoody, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 2 miles NE of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 14 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Atlanta area. There are 32,808 residents in Dunwoody.

The People and Families of Dunwoody

In Dunwoody, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunwoody had a median family income of $100,796. Most of the residents of Dunwoody tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Dunwoody is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Dunwoody prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Dunwoody folks tended to give their money ($40,875) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Dunwoody Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Dunwoody that were owner-occupied was 67%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Dunwoody, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Dunwoody, 87% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Dunwoody32,808$100,796
Alpharetta34,854$92,718
Chamblee9,552$38,125
Doraville9,862$41,903
Norcross8,410$42,893
Roswell79,334$85,946
Sandy Springs85,781$85,146

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%Dunwoody People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Dunwoody Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Dunwoody College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Dunwoody Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Dunwoody Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%Dunwoody Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%Dunwoody Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Dunwoody, GA.? Do you know of someone in Dunwoody, GA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Dunwoody comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Dunwoody treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Dunwoody would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Dunwoody, GA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Dunwoody are Outpatient Rehab Programs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Dunwoody have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Dunwoody, Georgia delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Dunwoody, GA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Dunwoody, GA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Dunwoody, GA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Dunwoody, GA.

Getting Help

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

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

Peachford Behavioral Health Systems Atlanta, GA 1.5 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CETPA Inc Atlanta, GA 1.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
HUGS Recovery Centers Atlanta, GA 3.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mary Hall Freedom House Inc Atlanta, GA 3.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Northside Hospital Substance Abuse Atlanta, GA 3.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Plasmetics Inc Atlanta, GA 3.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Atlanta Insight Roswell, GA 5.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North Fulton Treatment Center Roswell, GA 5.6 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
GPA Treatment Inc Atlanta, GA 5.9 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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
Marr Inc Atlanta, GA 5.9 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Road to Recovery Inc Atlanta, GA 5.9 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Turn Around Recovery Residences Atlanta, GA 5.9 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
The Insight Program Roswell, GA 6.7 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Toxicology Associates of North Georgia Marietta, GA 7.3 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lakeland Centers Atlanta Norcross, GA 7.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Narconon Georgia Atlanta Norcross, GA 7.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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
Bright Beginnings Atlanta, GA 8.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Newport Detox Center Inc Atlanta, GA 8.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cobb Douglas Cnty Comm Services Board Marietta, GA 10.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Warnecke Professional Counseling Marietta, GA 10.4 miles from Dunwoody
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Serious mental illness (SMI) among adults is defined in Public Law 102-321 as persons aged 18 or older who currently or at any time in the past year have had a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder (excluding developmental and substance use disorders) of sufficient duration to meet diagnostic criteria specified within DSM-IV that has resulted in functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. In 2008, there were an estimated 9.8 million adults with SMI, representing 4.4 percent of adults.

Recent scientific studies suggest that women are up to 55 percent more likely than men to be prescribed highly addictive prescription drugs, particularly narcotics and anti-anxiety drugs.

Percocet side effects are mainly caused by its active ingredients, which are oxycodone and acetaminophen

Large amounts of an opiate, such as heroin, can cause the respiratory centers to shut down breathing altogether.

When cocaine users stop using cocaine, or when they end a cocaine binge, they immediately experience a "crash" which includes depression, fatigue, lack of pleasure, anxiety, irritability, sleepiness and a strong craving for more cocaine.

The rate of MDE in the past year was higher for adolescent girls (12.4 percent) than for adolescent boys (4.3 percent). The prevalence of MDE with severe impairment was 9.2 percent for girls and 2.9 percent for boys.


The following survey was completed by residents of Dunwoody, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
4%
18%
Marijuana use in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
80%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
4%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
85%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
6%
62%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Dunwoody, 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
15%
30%
1%
1%
3%
1%
42%
2%
0%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Dunwoody, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
2%
7%
3%
5%
12%
2%
12%
5%
18%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Dunwoody, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Dunwoody, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
79%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Dunwoody, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
82%
16%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Dunwoody, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
2%
3%
2%
4%
11%
5%
6%
5%
32%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
10%
58%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
21%
79%
Surveys updated monthly.

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