Stone Mountain, Georgia

Stone Mountain, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 13 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,145 people people live in Stone Mountain.

The People and Families of Stone Mountain

In Stone Mountain, about 39% of adults are married. Stone Mountain has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Stone Mountain.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stone Mountain had a median family income of $40,888. It turns out that people in Stone Mountain tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($59,400) in Stone Mountain than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Stone Mountain Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Stone Mountain, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Stone Mountain is higher than that of most other communities in Georgia.

Commuting

In Stone Mountain, 91% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Stone Mountain7,145$40,888
Chamblee9,552$38,125
Clarkston7,231$38,056
Decatur18,147$65,064
Doraville9,862$41,903
Lilburn11,307$62,563
Snellville15,351$74,077

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%Stone Mountain Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Stone Mountain College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Stone Mountain Racial Diversity

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

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



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Do you live in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Stone Mountain 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Long-term Rehab Centers, Outpatient Addiction Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

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

Integrated Life Center Inc Stone Mountain, GA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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
Breakthru House Inc Decatur, GA 5.7 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Newport Intergrated Behav Hlthcare Inc Decatur, GA 5.7 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, 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)
Odyssey Adolescent Services Decatur, GA 5.7 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
STAND Inc Decatur, GA 5.7 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Our Common Welfare Inc Decatur, GA 6.4 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Alliance Recovery Center Decatur, GA 7.1 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
DeKalb Addiction Clinic Decatur, GA 7.1 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Integrated Life Center Decatur, GA 7.1 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
New Learning Center Decatur, GA 7.1 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Lakeland Centres Atlanta Norcross, GA 8.7 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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
GPA Treatment Inc Atlanta, GA 8.8 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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 8.8 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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 8.8 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 8.8 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dekalb Community Service Board Atlanta, GA 10.6 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 10.6 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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)
GRN Community Service Board Conyers, GA 10.6 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 10.6 miles from Stone Mountain
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
GRN Recovery Center Snellville, GA 10.6 miles from Stone Mountain
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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)
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Crystal methamphetamine use can cause an individual who uses it to have psychotic symptoms that have sometimes been known to persist for months or even years after the individual has stopped using the toxic drug.

A large percentage of property related crimes, especially in regards to theft, are done by individuals that need to find a way to feed their addiction.

Individuals who go through medically assisted withdrawal while in rehab to minimize discomfort but do not receive any further treatment generally have performed about the same in terms of their Dilaudid abuse as those who never attended a drug rehab.

GHB looks like water in its liquid form, as it is clear. GHB has no smell, and is tasteless or sometimes may have a slightly salty or solvent taste that can easily be masked. GHB is usually sold in liquid form that is packaged in small vials. GHB has also been made available as a white powder or in capsule form.

There are many different types of Methadone drug recovery programs. It is extremely important to find the right treatment program, so that the individual will have a better success rate of not relapsing.

The rate of SMI in 2008 was higher among adults who were unemployed (8.0 percent) than those who were employed full time (3.5 percent) or part time (4.8 percent).


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 Stone Mountain:

Glenn Haven Group
Building To The Right Of Saint Micheals Episcopal
6780 Memorial Dr.
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Stone Mountain, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
3%
22%
Marijuana use in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
86%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
5%
89%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
77%
21%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-1%
65%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Stone Mountain, 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%
30%
0%
0%
5%
0%
43%
5%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Stone Mountain, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
3%
7%
2%
5%
14%
2%
10%
8%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Stone Mountain, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Stone Mountain, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
85%
15%
Have you ever gone to school in Stone Mountain, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
79%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Stone Mountain, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
6%
3%
4%
14%
4%
11%
6%
16%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
24%
46%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
31%
69%
Surveys updated monthly.

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