LaGrange, Georgia

LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup county, is 41 miles N of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 25,998 residents in the city.

The People and Families of LaGrange

In LaGrange, about 39% of adults are married. People in LaGrange are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, LaGrange had a median family income of $36,438. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in LaGrange.

Political Inclinations

LaGrange folks tended to give their money ($10,350) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

LaGrange Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in LaGrange that were owner-occupied was 48%.

Commuting

In LaGrange, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
LaGrange25,998$36,438
Newnan16,242$43,243
West Point3,382$37,797

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 6%Lagrange Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Lagrange Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Lagrange Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lagrange College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lagrange Affordability of Rents

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

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



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Do you live in LaGrange, 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 LaGrange.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in LaGrange 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 LaGrange 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 LaGrange to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Outpatient Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in LaGrange 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 LaGrange, 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.

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

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

Pathways Center Lagrange, GA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
New Choice Intervention Roanoke, AL 25.0 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Center of Renewed Promises Newnan, GA 29.7 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Treatment Center of Newnan Newnan, GA 29.7 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bradley Center of St Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 34.9 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Covenant Treatment Center Carrollton, GA 37.2 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bradley Ctr of Saint Francis Hospital Columbus, GA 37.7 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Horizons Columbus, GA 38.6 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pathways Carroll County Carrollton, GA 39.7 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Treatment Center of Fayette Fayetteville, GA 43.0 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
U.S. Army MEDDAC Fort Benning, GA 44.4 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County Inc Alexander City, AL 45.1 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Martin Army Community Hospital Fort Benning, GA 45.1 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McIntosh Trail Community Servs Board Griffin, GA 46.1 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
East Alabama MH MR Center Phenix City, AL 46.2 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McIntosh Trail MH MR SA Services Griffin, GA 46.3 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Midway Recovery Systems Inc Griffin, GA 46.3 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Willowbrooke at Tanner Villa Rica, GA 47.9 miles from LaGrange
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, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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)
Anchor Hospital Atlanta, GA 49.3 miles from LaGrange
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Once having tried cocaine, users cannot predict or control the extent to which they will continue to use the drug.

Once Ecstasy is swallowed, it takes only about 15 minutes for the drug to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain.

Young adults aged 18 to 22 enrolled full time in college were more likely than their peers not enrolled full time (i.e., part time college students and persons not currently enrolled in college) to use alcohol in the past month, binge drink, and drink heavily. Among full time college students in 2008, 61.0 percent were current drinkers, 40.5 percent binge drank, and 16.3 percent were heavy drinkers. Among those not enrolled full time in college, these rates were 54.2, 38.1, and 13.0 percent, respectively. Rates of current alcohol use and binge use for full time college students decreased from 2007, when they were 63.7 and 43.6 percent, respectively.

Chronic users who inject crystal methamphetamine risk scarred or collapsed veins, infections of the heart, abscesses, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.

Government of Mexico reported eradicating 7,784 hectares of opium poppy poppy (the plant which is used to create heroin) in 2007.

Of the 2.8 million teens who received outpatient specialty mental health services in the past 12 months, 18.3 percent reported having 1 visit, 15.8 percent reported having 2 visits, 29.1 percent reported having 3 to 6 visits, 25.1 percent reported having 7 to 24 visits, and 11.8 percent reported having 25 or more visits.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in LaGrange:

United Meth. Church
Spring St.
Lagrange, Georgia 30240

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of LaGrange, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in LaGrange, 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 LaGrange, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
7%
18%
Marijuana use in LaGrange, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
75%
23%
Perception of Alcohol in LaGrange, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
6%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
1%
66%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in LaGrange, 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
11%
14%
2%
0%
8%
0%
43%
14%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in LaGrange, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
3%
5%
3%
5%
15%
4%
12%
5%
16%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in LaGrange, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in LaGrange, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
83%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in LaGrange, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
85%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in LaGrange, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
5%
3%
5%
11%
2%
6%
7%
27%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
24%
50%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
45%
55%
Surveys updated monthly.

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