Snellville, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia, in Gwinnett county, is 21 miles E of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 22 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,351 people in Snellville.

The People and Families of Snellville

In Snellville, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Snellville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snellville had a median family income of $74,077. Snellville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Snellville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($36,975) in Snellville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Snellville Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Snellville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Snellville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Snellville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Snellville15,351$74,077
Dacula3,848$58,603
Duluth22,122$69,437
Lawrenceville22,397$48,557
Lilburn11,307$62,563
Loganville5,435$54,375
Stone Mountain7,145$40,888

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%Snellville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%Snellville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%Snellville People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Snellville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Snellville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Snellville College Educated Adults


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Snellville, Georgia? Are you concerned about a family member in Snellville, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Snellville, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Snellville, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Snellville, GA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Snellville, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Snellville, Georgia with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Snellville, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Snellville, GA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Snellville, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Snellville, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Snellville - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Snellville. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Snellville. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Snellville, Georgia Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

GRN Recovery Center Snellville, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Recovery Lawrenceville, GA 7.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
GRN Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Lawrenceville, GA 7.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Summitridge Center for Psychiatry and Lawrenceville, GA 7.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Atlanta Family Counseling Center Inc Lawrenceville, GA 7.8 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
GRN CSB Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, GA 7.8 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Lakeland Centres Atlanta Norcross, GA 8.3 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
GRN Community Service Board Conyers, GA 8.4 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Rockdale House for Men Conyers, GA 8.4 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Integrated Life Center Inc Stone Mountain, GA 9.3 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Alliance Recovery Center Conyers Conyers, GA 12.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Atlanta Intervention Network Inc Conyers, GA 12.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
ConRoc Inc Conyers, GA 12.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Rockdale Mental Health Center Conyers, GA 12.5 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Lakeland Centers Atlanta Norcross, GA 12.6 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Narconon Georgia Atlanta Norcross, GA 12.6 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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
GPA Treatment Inc Atlanta, GA 13.9 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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 13.9 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
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 13.9 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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 13.9 miles from Snellville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

According to the University of Michigan.s Monitoring the Future Study in 2002, 1.6% of 8th graders, 1.8% of 10th graders, and 1.7% of 12th graders surveyed reported using heroin at least once during their lifetime. That study also showed that 0.9% of 8th graders, 1.1% of 10th graders, and 1% of 12th graders reported using heroin in the past year

Today, cocaine is a Schedule II drug, meaning that it has high potential for abuse but can be administered by a doctor for legitimate medical uses, such as local anesthesia for some eye, ear, and throat surgeries.

Men and women who smoked marijuana before age 17 are 3.5 times as likely to attempt suicide as those who started later.

Inhalants can cause a great amount of physical damage to the body, but the greatest amount of damage is done to the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibers and helps the nerves to carry messages to the brain.

Methadone was first marketed during World War II under the brand name Dolophine and was used as an analgesic for the treatment of severe pain. Methadone is currently being used and by doctors for pain relief in patients who do not have insurance, as it is much cheaper than any other prescription pain pill on the market today.

Among teens aged 12 to 17, there were 1.3 million (4.9 percent) who needed treatment for an illegal drug use problem in 2005. Of this group, only 142,000 received treatment at a specialty facility (11.3 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 who needed treatment), leaving 1.1 million teens who needed treatment but did not receive it at a specialty facility.


The following survey was completed by residents of Snellville, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Snellville, 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 Snellville, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
82%
0%
18%
Marijuana use in Snellville, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Snellville, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
6%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
75%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
16%
60%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Snellville, 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
14%
2%
3%
3%
5%
0%
61%
10%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Snellville, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
2%
7%
3%
5%
12%
4%
6%
5%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Snellville, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Snellville, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
76%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Snellville, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
89%
11%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Snellville, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
3%
6%
3%
5%
12%
2%
9%
9%
17%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
32%
42%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
37%
63%
Surveys updated monthly.

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