Bel Air, Maryland

Bel Air, Maryland, in Harford county, is 16 miles NE of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 21 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is part of the Baltimore metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 10,080 people people live in Bel Air.

The People and Families of Bel Air

In Bel Air, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Bel Air, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bel Air had a median family income of $58,299.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($22,170) in Bel Air than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Bel Air Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bel Air, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Bel Air, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Bel Air10,080$58,299
Aberdeen13,842$48,357
Baltimore651,154$35,438
Dundalk62,306$46,035
Havre11,331$53,838
Perryville3,672$52,981
Towson51,793$75,832


The listings in Bel Air, Maryland and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Bel Air, Maryland 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 Bel Air.

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

Treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Bel Air 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 Bel Air, Maryland, 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 Rehabilitation Center in Bel Air, MD. 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Bel Air, MD. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bel Air, MD. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Bel Air 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 Bel Air, Maryland Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 7 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Bel Air, Maryland. We have also provided 13 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Bel Air:

Harford Counseling LLC Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harford County Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harford County Health Department Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Homecoming Project Inc Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mann House Inc Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
TRW Associates Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Turning Corners Inc Bel Air, MD
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Emmorton Treatment Services Abingdon, MD 5.2 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Homecoming Abingdon, MD 5.2 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ashley Inc Aberdeen, MD 5.5 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Medication Assisted Trt Technology Aberdeen, MD 5.5 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Matt Program Belcamp, MD 6.3 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
JOPPA Health Serices Inc Joppa, MD 6.4 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Assisted Recovery Centers of Aberdeen, MD 6.8 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Serenity Health LLC Aberdeen, MD 6.8 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Recovery Center Inc Edgewood, MD 7.4 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SAFE Sober Recovery Havre de Grace, MD 8.9 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
TRW Associates Havre de Grace, MD 8.9 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Father Martins Ashley Havre De Grace, MD 9.3 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Hart Group Parkville, MD 14.1 miles from Bel Air
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Most teens aged 12 to 17 believed their parents would "strongly disapprove" of their using substances. In 2006, 91.4 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day. A majority of teens (90.4 percent) reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their trying marijuana or hashish once or twice, and 89.6 percent reported their parents would strongly disapprove of their having one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day. These rates of perceived parental disapproval in using substances in 2006 were similar to those reported in 2005.

Starting in 1942 Hitler received daily amphetamine injections from his doctor. This corrupted his judgement, undermined his health and probably changed the course of the War.

SPD in the past year was associated with past year substance dependence or abuse in 2007. Among adults aged 18 or older with SPD in 2007, 22.1 percent (5.4 million) were dependent on or abused illegal drugs or alcohol. The rate among adults without SPD was 7.6 percent (15.0 million).

The U.S. heroin market is supplied entirely from foreign sources of opium.

Popular logos on Ecstasy tablets include smiley faces, clover leaves, cartoon characters, and symbols associated with commercial brands such as Mitsubishi, Nike, and Mercedes.

State estimates for 2002 for persons aged 12 or older ranged from 6.3 percent in Alabama to 10.2 percent in Nebraska. States in the highest fifth tended to be mostly Western (Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming) or Midwestern (Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota). Five States in the lowest fifth were in the South (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and West Virginia).


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 Bel Air:

Bel Air Step
16221 Mulholland (church)
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:30 PM

Sterling Pass It On
Community Lutheran Church
21014 Whitfield Place @ Palisades Pkwy
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 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 Bel Air:

Emmanuel Episcopal Church
303 North Main Street
"Serenity Bound"
Bel Air, Maryland

Meeting Days and Times
Fridays, 7:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bel Air, Maryland as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bel Air, Maryland. 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 Bel Air, Maryland.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
6%
7%
Marijuana use in Bel Air, Maryland.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Bel Air, Maryland.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
13%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
84%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
13%
55%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bel Air, Maryland?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
2%
9%
3%
6%
3%
2%
57%
14%
2%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Bel Air, Maryland?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
6%
2%
5%
14%
5%
7%
5%
21%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bel Air, Maryland schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bel Air, Maryland under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
84%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Bel Air, Maryland under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bel Air, Maryland?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
4%
2%
3%
12%
5%
11%
8%
19%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
12%
55%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
77%
23%
Surveys updated monthly.

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