Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 14 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,588 people in Thurmont.

The People and Families of Thurmont

In Thurmont, about 64% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Thurmont. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thurmont had a median family income of $56,138.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,750) in Thurmont. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Thurmont Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Thurmont is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Thurmont, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Thurmont5,588$56,138
Frederick52,767$56,778
Hagerstown36,687$38,149
Mount Airy6,425$76,214
Taneytown5,128$49,615
Walkersville5,192$69,476
Westminster16,731$50,879

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Thurmont Low Property Crime


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Thurmont is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Thurmont try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Thurmont, Maryland to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center can help an individual from Thurmont, MD. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Thurmont, Maryland to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will encourage the individual from Thurmont to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Thurmont, Maryland the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Thurmont, that may include Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Thurmont in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Thurmont can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Thurmont, MD. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Thurmont Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Thurmont, Maryland treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Thurmont, MD. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Thurmont, Maryland will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Thurmont, MD. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Thurmont with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Thurmont, MD. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Thurmont that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Thurmont,Maryland Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center request form and we will call you shortly.

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

Catoctin Counseling Center Thurmont, MD
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Frederick County Health Department Frederick, MD 5.8 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gale Houses Inc Frederick, MD 5.8 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mountain Manor Outpatient Services Frederick, MD 5.8 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Mountain Manor Safe Harbor Project Emmitsburg, MD 7.1 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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: Medicaid
Monocacy Counseling Center LLC Frederick, MD 7.1 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Frederick Institute Frederick, MD 12.4 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Serenity Treatment Center Inc Frederick, MD 12.4 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Way Station Inc Frederick, MD 12.4 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
CAMEO House Washington Cnty Hlth Dept Hagerstown, MD 13.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Metro Treatment of Maryland LP Hagerstown, MD 13.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Washington County Health Department Hagerstown, MD 13.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
Catoctin Summit Sabillasville, MD 13.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Alternative Drug Alcohol Counseling Hagerstown, MD 15.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Catoctin Counseling Center Hagerstown, MD 15.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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, Private health insurance
Wells House Hagerstown, MD 15.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W House Foundation Inc Hagerstown, MD 15.2 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Kevin McCarthy Counseling Services Waynesboro, PA 15.4 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Alternative Drug and Alcohol Hagerstown, MD 15.5 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
CAMEO House Hagerstown, MD 15.5 miles from Thurmont
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Law enforcement agents and poison control centers throughout the United States are reporting that bath salts, with their complex chemical names, are increasingly becoming an emerging menace.

Heroin users may develop skin infections and abscesses, especially among chronic injectors who suffer scarred or collapsed veins.

GHB was widely available in the U.S. in health food stores, until the substance became banned in the United States. Many false claims were made in order to promote GHB such as stating that using the substance could help build muscles, burn fat and improve sex.

In 2008, 78.0 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported having seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages in the past year from sources outside of school, which was similar to the 77.9 percent reported in 2007, but was lower than the 83.2 percent reported in 2002. The prevalence of past month use of illegal drugs was lower among those who reported having such exposure (8.9 percent) than among those who reported having no such exposure (10.2 percent).

Heavy drinking was reported by 5.7 percent of the population aged 12 or older, or 12.9 million people. These 2001 estimates are similar to the 2000 estimates.

Other chemicals or substances are often added to, or substituted for, MDMA in ecstasy tablets, such as caffeine, dextromethorphan (in some cough syrups), amphetamines, or cocaine.


The following survey was completed by residents of Thurmont, Maryland as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Thurmont, 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 Thurmont, Maryland.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
0%
19%
Marijuana use in Thurmont, Maryland.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
77%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Thurmont, Maryland.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
12%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
83%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
0%
66%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Thurmont, 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
11%
27%
2%
9%
8%
3%
23%
12%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Thurmont, Maryland?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
3%
8%
3%
4%
13%
3%
6%
5%
24%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Thurmont, Maryland schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Thurmont, Maryland under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
85%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Thurmont, Maryland under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
85%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Thurmont, 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%
3%
4%
11%
4%
11%
6%
19%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
8%
63%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
20%
80%
Surveys updated monthly.

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