Macon, Georgia

Macon, Georgia, in Bibb county, is 76 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 97,255.

The People and Families of Macon

In Macon, about 36% of adults are married. Macon has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macon had a median family income of $33,699.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Macon residents, with $224,945. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Macon Housing

In Macon, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Macon, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Macon97,255$33,699
Centerville4,278$52,554
Forsyth3,776$35,405
Fort Valley8,005$24,206
Warner Robins48,804$44,217

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Macon Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Macon Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Macon Affordability of Rents


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

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Macon, 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 Drug Treatment or Alcohol 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 Rehab Program that is located in or around Macon. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Macon, 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 Macon, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Macon, Georgia may include Inpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Treatment Centers, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Macon to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Macon, 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 Macon, Georgia treatment program; a Drug Treatment or Alcohol 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 Macon, 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 Macon, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Macon, Georgia will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Macon, GA. Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Macon 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 Macon, GA. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Macon, GA. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Macon 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 Macon, Georgia is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Macon choose to go to a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility 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 Macon.

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 Macon, Georgia Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center 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 8 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Programs in Macon, Georgia. We have also provided 12 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Macon:

GPA of Macon Inc Macon, GA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
GPA Treatment of Macon Inc Macon, GA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Macon New Start Macon, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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 Behavioral Health Center Macon, GA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)
River Edge BHC Macon, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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 Project Connect Macon, GA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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)
River Edge Recovery Center Macon, GA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Trinity Treatment Center Inc Macon, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix Center Behavioral Health Servs Fort Valley, GA 12.1 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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)
Healthqwest Warner Robins, GA 14.0 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
River Edge Project Connect Forsyth, GA 22.3 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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)
South Georgia Treatment Jackson, GA 39.4 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Butts County Counseling Center Jackson, GA 40.4 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Quentin Price MD Dublin, GA 45.3 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 45.3 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug 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)
Oconee Center Sandersville, GA 46.3 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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
Mental Health Alcohol and Drug Dublin, GA 46.7 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 46.7 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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 46.7 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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
McIntosh Trail MH MR SA Services Griffin, GA 47.7 miles from Macon
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
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)

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

From 2002 to 2008, there were declines in young adults' past month cocaine use (from 2.0 to 1.5 percent), inhalant use (from 0.5 to 0.3 percent), nonmedical use of stimulants (from 1.3 to 1.1 percent), and methamphetamine use (from 0.6 to 0.2 percent). Over the 7-year period, there were increases in the current use of pain relievers (from 4.1 to 4.6 percent) and LSD (from 0.1 to 0.3 percent).

An opiate user may will typically go "on the nod," going back and forth from feeling alert to drowsy.

In 2007 2008, 42.8 percent of past year methamphetamine users aged 12 or older reported that they obtained the methamphetamine they used most recently from a friend or relative for free, lower than the 49.7 percent reported in 2006 2007. In contrast, the percentage of past year methamphetamine users who bought it from a friend or relative increased from 25.1 percent in 2006 2007 to 30.1 percent in 2007 2008. About one in five users (21.7 percent) in 2007 2008 bought the methamphetamine they used most recently from a drug dealer or other stranger, which was comparable with the rate for 2006 2007 (20.5 percent).

Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.

Outdoor marijuana cultivation sites, or ?grows?, often result in the destruction of natural habitat from diesel spills, pesticide runoff, and trash from cultivators.

Medical supervision is highly recommended for individuals that are withdrawing from benzodiazepines such as Xanax, as doing so without proper medical attention could potentially result in death.


The following survey was completed by residents of Macon, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Macon, 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 Macon, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
0%
5%
Marijuana use in Macon, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
87%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Macon, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
3%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
84%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
22%
45%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Macon, 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%
8%
0%
6%
3%
2%
53%
15%
3%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Macon, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
2%
4%
2%
4%
15%
5%
12%
5%
18%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Macon, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Macon, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Macon, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Macon, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
3%
7%
3%
3%
13%
5%
10%
9%
14%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
24%
46%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
35%
65%
Surveys updated monthly.

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