Walkersville, Maryland

Walkersville, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 5 miles NE of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 41 miles W of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,192 people in Walkersville.

The People and Families of Walkersville

In Walkersville, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Walkersville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walkersville had a median family income of $69,476. Walkersville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Walkersville living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($925) in Walkersville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Walkersville Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Walkersville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Walkersville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Walkersville5,192$69,476
Brunswick4,894$53,232
Frederick52,767$56,778
Mount Airy6,425$76,214
Taneytown5,128$49,615
Thurmont5,588$56,138
Westminster16,731$50,879

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Walkersville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Walkersville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Walkersville Median Family Income


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

(5) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(6) Methadone Maintenance
(15) Outpatient
(9) Females
(5) Males
(4) American Sign Language
(4) Halfway House
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(3) 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
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(3) Spanish Speaking
(2) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS



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

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Walkersville, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Walkersville, MD. 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 Treatment Centers, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Walkersville, 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 Walkersville, Maryland 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Walkersville, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Walkersville, MD. 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 Walkersville, 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 Walkersville, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Walkersville - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Walkersville. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Walkersville. 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 Walkersville, Maryland Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

Frederick County Health Department Frederick, MD 2.2 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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 2.2 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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 2.2 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Monocacy Counseling Center LLC Frederick, MD 6.3 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Frederick Institute Frederick, MD 6.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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 6.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 6.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
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
Mountain Manor Safe Harbor Project Emmitsburg, MD 12.9 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Haven Counseling Services LLC Sykesville, MD 18.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Metwork Health Services Inc Sykesville, MD 18.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Shoemaker Center Sykesville, MD 18.5 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Allied Counseling Group Brunswick, MD 19.1 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
BH Health Services Inc Westminster, MD 19.3 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Genesis Treatment Services Westminster, MD 19.3 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Re Entry Mental Health Services Westminster, MD 19.3 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Westminster Rescue Mission Westminster, MD 19.3 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
CAMEO House Washington Cnty Hlth Dept Hagerstown, MD 19.7 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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 19.7 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Washington County Health Department Hagerstown, MD 19.7 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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 19.7 miles from Walkersville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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)

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

During 2011, the General Assembly in Pennsylvania is reviewing a Senate bill which would call for banning the sale and possession of synthetic drugs in the state; the bill can be enacted within 60 days after it has been passed.

Rates of current use of illegal drugs in 2008 were higher for young adults aged 18 to 25 (19.6 percent) than for teens aged 12 to 17 (9.3 percent) and adults aged 26 or older (5.9 percent). Among young adults, 16.5 percent used marijuana in the past month, 5.9 percent used prescription type drugs nonmedically, 1.7 percent used hallucinogens, and 1.5 percent used cocaine.

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

The same exact amount of Methadone could be ineffective in one person, but cause a deadly overdose in another.

Other illegal drugs, such as heroin, codeine, amphetamine, phencyclidine (PCP), LSD, and hashish, can be mixed with cocaine.

Among adults aged 18 or older, past year prevalence of MDE was higher among unemployed persons (14.4 percent) than among persons employed full time (6.3 percent), persons not in the labor force (8.0 percent), and persons employed part time (8.2 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Walkersville, Maryland as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Walkersville, 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 Walkersville, Maryland.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
5%
5%
Marijuana use in Walkersville, Maryland.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
84%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in Walkersville, Maryland.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
4%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
6%
66%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Walkersville, 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
14%
0%
0%
3%
7%
1%
56%
12%
1%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Walkersville, Maryland?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
2%
8%
2%
5%
14%
5%
12%
6%
11%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Walkersville, Maryland schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Walkersville, Maryland under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Walkersville, Maryland under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
75%
17%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Walkersville, Maryland?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
3%
4%
3%
2%
12%
4%
6%
8%
21%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
4%
70%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
50%
50%
Surveys updated monthly.

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