Smyrna, Georgia

Smyrna, Georgia, in Cobb county, is 5 miles SE of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 11 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is considered part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Smyrna has a population of 40,999.

The People and Families of Smyrna

In Smyrna, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Smyrna live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 41% of Smyrna is non-white. Smyrna boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smyrna had a median family income of $53,821. Smyrna is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Smyrna finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Smyrna is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Smyrna ($29,160). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Smyrna Housing

About 50% of housing units in Smyrna are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Smyrna, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Smyrna40,999$53,821
Austell5,359$39,635
Dunwoody32,808$100,796
Kennesaw21,675$67,778
Marietta58,748$47,340
Powder Springs12,481$59,392
Sandy Springs85,781$85,146

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%Smyrna Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%Smyrna Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%Smyrna College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%Smyrna Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Smyrna Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Smyrna Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Smyrna People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Smyrna Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Smyrna, GA.? Do you know of someone in Smyrna, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Smyrna 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Smyrna 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. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Smyrna 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 Smyrna, GA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Smyr an are Outpatient Drug Treatment Centers, Short-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Smyrna 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 Smyrna, Georgia delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment 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.

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

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

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, GA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cobb Douglas Cnty Comm Servs Board Marietta, GA 4.9 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hartmann Adolescent Center Marietta, GA 5.3 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
Mothers Making a Change Marietta, GA 5.3 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Nelson L Price Treatment Center Marietta, GA 5.3 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Toxicology Associates of North Georgia Marietta, GA 5.7 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cobb Douglas Cnty Comm Services Board Marietta, GA 6.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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 6.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
Douglas Outpatient Services Austell, GA 7.0 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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)
Bright Beginnings Atlanta, GA 8.0 miles from Smyrna
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, 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 8.0 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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)
HUGS Recovery Centers Atlanta, GA 8.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 8.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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 8.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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 8.4 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
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
Alpha Recovery Centers Inc Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Breakthrough Addiction Recovery Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Day Treatment Center Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Northside Hospital Behav Health Servs Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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, 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)
Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Smyrna
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance

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

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Drug addiction is an extremely serious problem that affects hundreds of thousands of individuals in the U.S. from all walks of life. Any person can succumb to a drug or alcohol addiction. An individual could be financially se and have had a wonderful family life, and they still may develop an addiction problem, as it is strictly about the individual.

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Estimates of past month use of any illegal drug ranged from a low of 6.1 percent in Iowa to a high of 12.4 percent in the District of Columbia for all persons aged 12 or older. As was indicated in Chapter 1, the 2002 model-based estimates are not comparable with estimates for 2001 and prior years owing to the new methodological improvements.


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 Smyrna:

Hole In The Wind
Whole Recovery Ce...
2220 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 9:00 PM

It's In The Book
Whole Recovery Ce...
2220 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 7:30 PM
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Survivors
Whole Recovery Ce...
2220 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, Georgia 30080

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 5:30 PM
Friday, 9:00 PM
Monday, 5:30 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Smyrna:

Ridgeview Institute
3993 South Cobb Dr. S.E.
Smyrna, Georgia

Meeting Days and Times
Thursdays, 8:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Smyrna, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
9%
4%
Marijuana use in Smyrna, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
89%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Smyrna, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
13%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
78%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
28%
43%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Smyrna, 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%
9%
2%
6%
8%
1%
58%
2%
3%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Smyrna, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
2%
7%
2%
2%
14%
5%
9%
10%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Smyrna, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Smyrna, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Smyrna, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
89%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Smyrna, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
4%
2%
2%
14%
5%
12%
4%
22%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
28%
42%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
66%
34%
Surveys updated monthly.

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