Garrett Park, Maryland

Garrett Park, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 4 miles N of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 11 miles N of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is in the Washington area. There are 917 residents in Garrett Park.

The People and Families of Garrett Park

In Garrett Park, about 69% of adults are married. When people think of Garrett Park, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garrett Park had a median family income of $126,662. Most of the residents of Garrett Park tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Garrett Park is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the town. Lots of residents of Garrett Park prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Garrett Park folks tended to give their money ($38,450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Garrett Park Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Garrett Park that were owner-occupied was 90%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Garrett Park, 70% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Garrett Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

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College Educated Adults
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Top 1%Garrett Park College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
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Top 1%Garrett Park People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
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Top 1%Garrett Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 1%Garrett Park Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
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Top 1%Garrett Park Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
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Top 1%Garrett Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 1%Garrett Park Well-Paid Single Women


The listings in Garrett Park, Maryland and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(17) Outpatient
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(3) American Sign Language
(11) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(7) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(7) Spanish Speaking
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(8) Females
(3) Males
(3) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Halfway House
(1) General Health Services
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Mental Health Services



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Garrett Park, MD.? Do you know of someone in Garrett Park, MD. 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Garrett Park comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Garrett Park 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 Garrett Park 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 Garrett Park, MD., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Garrett Park are Outpatient Treatment Programs, Short-term Treatment, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Garrett Park 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 Garrett Park, Maryland delivered by a qualified Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program 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 Program in Garrett Park, MD. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Garrett Park, MD. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Garrett Park, MD. 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 Garrett Park, MD.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Garrett Park, Maryland Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Garrett Park, MD. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Garrett Park, Maryland:

Suburban Hospital Addiction Trt Center Rockville, MD 1.9 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
White Flint Recovery Inc Rockville, MD 1.9 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Suburban Hospital Bethesda, MD 2.1 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bilingual Counseling Center Silver Spring, MD 2.6 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Counseling Plus Inc Silver Spring, MD 2.6 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Montgomery County Dept Health Human Rockville, MD 3.4 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Adventist Behavioral Health Rockville, MD 3.8 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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
Avery Road Combined Care Rockville, MD 3.8 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Journeys for Women Adult Program Rockville, MD 3.8 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Journey to Self Understanding Rockville, MD 3.8 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Lawrence Court Halfway House Rockville, MD 3.8 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Chrysalis House Crownsville, MD 4.0 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Chrysalis House 2 Crownsville, MD 4.0 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Another Spring Counseling Services Upper Marlboro, MD 4.0 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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)
Institute of Life and Health Alcohol Upper Marlboro, MD 4.0 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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, Private health insurance
Mental Health Clinic Silver Spring, MD 4.4 miles from Garrett Park
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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
OACES Corporation Silver Spring, MD 4.4 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
D A Wynne and Associates Inc Silver Spring, MD 5.6 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park, MD 5.9 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Journeys Adult Program Rockville, MD 6.1 miles from Garrett Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Regardless of what dosage one is taking of Ambien, the possibility of side effects will exist. Some of them include the following: delusions, hallucinations, euphoria, decreased libido, increased appetite, difficulty in maintaining balance and impaired judgment and reasoning.

Between 2004 and 2005, there were no changes in the perceived risk of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or LSD use. However, since 2002, there have been increases in the perceived risk of smoking marijuana once a month (from 32.4 to 34.0 percent) and smoking marijuana once or twice a week (from 51.5 to 55.0 percent). On the other hand, the percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 who perceived that trying heroin once or twice is a great risk declined from 58.5 percent in 2002 to 56.5 percent in 2005, and those who perceived that using cocaine once a month is a great risk declined from 50.5 to 48.8 percent.

Ativan has been noted to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Using Ativan if you are pregnant may also cause problems in the pregnancy.

In the 18 to 25 age group, the rate of past month use of these drugs was highest in Rhode Island (13.4 percent); among teens, the rate was highest in Arizona (7.2 percent) (Table B.6). Only Colorado and Kentucky were in the top fifth in all three age groups and for all persons aged 12 or older.

In 2008, there were an estimated 9.8 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with SMI in the past year. This represents 4.4 percent of all adults in this country.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, the past year prevalence of MDE ranged from 3.9 percent among 12 year olds to 11.6 percent among those aged 16 and 10.6 percent among those aged 17. Similarly, rates of past year MDE with severe impairment ranged from 2.5 percent among 12 years olds to 8.8 percent among 16 year olds and 7.9 percent among 17 year olds.


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 Garrett Park:

Garrett Park Men`s Stag
Rectory
4900 Stratmore Ave.
Garrett Park, Maryland 20896

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Garrett Park, Maryland as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Garrett Park, 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 Garrett Park, Maryland.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Garrett Park, Maryland.
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 Garrett Park, Maryland.
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 Garrett Park, 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
Most common first drug experience in Garrett Park, Maryland?
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 Garrett Park, Maryland schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Garrett Park, Maryland under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Garrett Park, Maryland under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Garrett Park, Maryland?
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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