Tyrone, Georgia

Tyrone, Georgia, in Fayette county, is 22 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is included in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,916 people lived in Tyrone.

The People and Families of Tyrone

In Tyrone, about 71% of adults are married. Tyrone is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tyrone had a median family income of $71,406. Many people in Tyrone make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Tyrone doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Georgia. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Tyrone.)

Political Inclinations

Tyrone residents donated more money ($2,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Tyrone Housing

An estimated 87% of living spaces in Tyrone are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Tyrone as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Tyrone, 93% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Tyrone3,916$71,406
Fairburn5,464$42,219
Fayetteville11,148$62,133
Palmetto3,400$36,989
Peachtree City31,580$84,398
Riverdale12,478$42,323
Union City11,621$39,697

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Tyrone Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Tyrone People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Tyrone Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Tyrone College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Tyrone Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tyrone Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Tyrone Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Tyrone Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Tyrone, Georgia? Are you concerned about a family member in Tyrone, 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Tyrone, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Tyrone, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Tyrone, 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 Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Tyrone, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Tyrone - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Tyrone. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program 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 Rehab Facility in Tyrone. 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 Tyrone, Georgia Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

Treatment Center of Fayette Fayetteville, GA 7.1 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Anchor Hospital Atlanta, GA 9.7 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug 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 9.7 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Riverwoods Southern Regional Riverdale, GA 12.0 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)
Center of Renewed Promises Newnan, GA 12.5 miles from Tyrone
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 12.5 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Consecrated Care Inc Jonesboro, GA 13.5 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Clayton Center Community Servs Board Jonesboro, GA 14.5 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
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
HUGS Recovery Center East Point, GA 15.4 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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)
Odyssey Family Counseling Center Atlanta, GA 17.2 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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 19.0 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Douglas Outpatient Services Austell, GA 21.0 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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)
Grady Health System Atlanta, GA 21.9 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
McIntosh Trail Community Servs Board Griffin, GA 22.6 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
Dekalb Community Service Board Atlanta, GA 23.2 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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 23.2 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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)
McIntosh Trail MH MR SA Services Griffin, GA 24.4 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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)
Midway Recovery Systems Inc Griffin, GA 24.4 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Covenant Community Inc Atlanta, GA 24.8 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Saint Judes Recovery Center Inc Atlanta, GA 24.8 miles from Tyrone
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The use of Methadone damages the functionality of some of the major organs in the body, specifically the liver and the kidney.

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

Drastic side effects have been reported to be associated with the abuse and addiction to drugs or alcohol; use of these substances often comes at a very high price.

The occurrence of MDE in the past year among teens aged 12 to 17 was associated with a higher prevalence of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse (18.8 percent). Among teens who did not report past year MDE, 7.1 percent had illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse during the same period.

Substance abuse treatment facilities specializing in opiate treatment are an excellent choice for someone trying to get off of opiates. A substance abuse treatment facility provides an opiate addict with a safe, controlled environment for coming off of the drugs.

In another study, of those high school students surveyed in 2001 as part of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 3.1% reported using heroin at least once during their lifetime. Male students (3.8%) were more likely than female students (2.5%) to report lifetime heroin use.


The following survey was completed by residents of Tyrone, Georgia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Tyrone, 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 Tyrone, Georgia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Tyrone, Georgia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Tyrone, Georgia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Tyrone, 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
Most common first drug experience in Tyrone, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Tyrone, Georgia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Tyrone, Georgia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Tyrone, Georgia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Tyrone, Georgia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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