Peachtree City, Georgia

Peachtree City, Georgia is 27 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Fayette county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Peachtree City is 31,580.

The People and Families of Peachtree City

In Peachtree City, about 71% of adults are married. Peachtree City, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peachtree City had a median family income of $84,398. Peachtree City is one of the richer cities in Georgia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Peachtree City. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Peachtree City work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Peachtree City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $35,005. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City Housing

Of the housing in Peachtree City, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Peachtree City than most places in Georgia.

Commuting

In Peachtree City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Peachtree City31,580$84,398
Fairburn5,464$42,219
Fayetteville11,148$62,133
Newnan16,242$43,243
Palmetto3,400$36,989
Tyrone3,916$71,406
Union City11,621$39,697

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%Peachtree City Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Peachtree City Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%Peachtree City College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Peachtree City Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Peachtree City Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Peachtree City People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%Peachtree City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Peachtree City Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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Do you live in Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City.

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

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

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

Treatment Center of Fayette Fayetteville, GA 6.3 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Center of Renewed Promises Newnan, GA 12.3 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Treatment Center of Newnan Newnan, GA 12.3 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Consecrated Care Inc Jonesboro, GA 14.6 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Riverwoods Southern Regional Riverdale, GA 14.7 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Anchor Hospital Atlanta, GA 15.1 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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)
Talbott Recovery Campus Atlanta, GA 15.1 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Clayton Center Community Servs Board Jonesboro, GA 15.8 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
McIntosh Trail Community Servs Board Griffin, GA 18.7 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
HUGS Recovery Center East Point, GA 20.2 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
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 20.4 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Midway Recovery Systems Inc Griffin, GA 20.4 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Odyssey Family Counseling Center Atlanta, GA 21.2 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southside Medical Center Atlanta, GA 23.2 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Henry County Counseling Center McDonough, GA 24.3 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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
Person to Person Consulting McDonough, GA 26.1 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Grady Health System Atlanta, GA 26.5 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Douglas Outpatient Services Austell, GA 26.5 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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)
Dekalb Community Service Board Atlanta, GA 27.5 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Start Drug Treatment Center Atlanta, GA 27.5 miles from Peachtree City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Injectable amphetamine, usually called "speed," has been the most popular of this group of drugs because the "high" is more rapid and intense than when the drug is taken orally.

In 2008, there were 4.5 million persons aged 12 or older who had used alcohol for the first time within the past 12 months; this averages to approximately 12,000 initiates per day.

Chronic use of methamphetamine can lead to poor dental hygiene due to a constant craving for sugary sweets; one of the hallmarks of meth addiction is rotten teeth.

Rates for current alcohol use were 59.3 percent for full-time employed adults aged 18 or older in 2001 compared with 52.5 percent of their unemployed peers. However, the patterns were different for binge and heavy alcohol use; rates were higher for unemployed persons (30.2 and 10.4 percent, respectively, for binge and heavy use) than for full-time employed persons (26.2 and 7.2 percent, respectively).

A recent study of Ecstasy placed great weight on the risk for acute physical harm, the propensity for physical and psychological dependency, and the negative familial and societal impacts of Ecstasy.

Related to the prevalence of marijuana use is the number of persons in a period of time who used marijuana for the first time ever. When the number of first-time users of a substance increases for a number of consecutive years, the prevalence rate for the substance tends to increase also. The average annual incidence of marijuana for this report is estimated somewhat differently than in the national report. The estimate for a single year is averaged over the 2 most recent years and expressed as a percentage or rate per 100 person years of exposure.6 For the combined years 2002.2003, the national marijuana incidence rate for all persons aged 12 or older was 1.8 percent. Vermont had the highest rate, 2.7 percent (Table B.5).


The following survey was completed by residents of Peachtree City, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Peachtree City, 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 Peachtree City, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
1%
21%
Marijuana use in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
75%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
8%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
89%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
27%
45%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Peachtree City, 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
7%
26%
0%
5%
2%
3%
40%
8%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Peachtree City, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
3%
4%
3%
2%
14%
2%
7%
5%
32%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Peachtree City, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Peachtree City, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
91%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Peachtree City, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
87%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Peachtree City, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
6%
2%
5%
11%
4%
12%
7%
20%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
8%
55%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
85%
15%
Surveys updated monthly.

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