Deer Park, New York

Deer Park, New York, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles W of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 34 miles E of New York, New York. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Deer Park contains a population of approximately 28,316.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 56% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Deer Park, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $67,128.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,475. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Deer Park28,316$67,128
Dix Hills26,024$108,081
North Babylon17,877$69,714
North Bay Shore14,992$55,819
West Babylon43,452$67,013
Wheatley Heights5,013$79,745
Wyandanch10,546$41,857

High Points

Deer Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Deer Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Deer Park Racial Diversity

The listings in Deer Park, New York and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one in Deer Park 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Deer Park try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Deer Park, New York to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility can help an individual from Deer Park, NY. 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 Deer Park, New York 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program will encourage the individual from Deer Park 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 Deer Park, New York 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 Deer Park, that may include Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Long-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Deer Park in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment 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 Deer Park 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 Deer Park, NY. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Deer Park Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation 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 Deer Park, New York treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center 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 Deer Park, NY. 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 Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Deer Park, New York will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Deer Park, NY. Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program 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 Deer Park with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Deer Park, NY. 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 Deer Park 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 Deer Park,New York Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 2 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Centers in Deer Park, New York. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Deer Park:

Crossings Recovery Centers Deer Park, NY
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Nepenthe Inc Deer Park, NY
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Suffolk County Dept of Health Services North Babylon, NY 2.1 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Community Counseling Services of Ronkonkoma, NY 3.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Phoenix House of Long Island Ronkonkoma, NY 3.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Regional Enrichment Agency of Commack Huntington Station, NY 4.1 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Suffolk County Department of Health Huntington Station, NY 4.1 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Family Servs League of Suffolk County Bay Shore, NY 4.3 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SCO Family Services Dix Hills, NY 4.8 miles from Deer Park
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
Family Serv League of Suffolk County Bay Shore, NY 5.7 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Southside Hospital Bay Shore, NY 5.7 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Catholic Charities of Rockville Centre Commack, NY 5.8 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Charles K Post Addiction Treatment Ctr Brentwood, NY 5.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Outreach House II Brentwood, NY 5.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Gay and Lesbian, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix Houses of Long Island Brentwood, NY 5.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Town of Islip Department of Human Brentwood, NY 5.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Town of Islip Dept of Human Services Islip, NY 5.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Suffolk County Div of Alc SA Services Hauppauge, NY 6.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
From the Ashes Inc Hauppauge, NY 6.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Phoenix House of Hauppauge Hauppauge, NY 6.9 miles from Deer Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Among the 5.6 million Americans classified with dependence on or abuse of illegal drugs, there were 3.5 million Americans classified with dependence on or abuse of marijuana (1.5 percent of the total population and 62.0 percent of those classified with dependence on or abuse of illegal drugs).

Most adults aged 18 or older with substance dependence or abuse were employed full time in 2006. Of the 20.6 million adults classified with dependence or abuse, 12.7 million (61.5 percent) were employed full time.

Orally administered cocaine takes approximately 30 minutes to enter the bloodstream.

Heroin facts pertaining to pregnancy and heroin use include an increased their risk of serious pregnancy complications. These risks include poor fetal growth, premature rupture of the membranes (the bag of waters that holds the fetus breaks too soon), premature delivery and stillbirth.

In 2006, women who had MDE in the past year were more likely than men to receive treatment for depression in the past year (73.7 vs. 60.8 percent).

At a low dose, users of GHB have reported feeling more sociable. A slightly higher dose of the substance intensifies these effects or makes the user feel drowsy and dizzy.


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 Deer Park:

Primary Purpose Group
St. Patrick's Episcopal
305 Carlls Path
Deer Park, New York 11729

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Deer Park, New York as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Deer Park, New York. 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 Deer Park, New York.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
8%
12%
Marijuana use in Deer Park, New York.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
89%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Deer Park, New York.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
20%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
89%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
31%
46%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Deer Park, New York?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
0%
13%
2%
6%
2%
3%
58%
5%
2%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Deer Park, New York?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
3%
8%
3%
2%
13%
5%
6%
6%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Deer Park, New York schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Deer Park, New York under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
75%
15%
Have you ever gone to school in Deer Park, New York under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
86%
12%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Deer Park, New York?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
7%
3%
2%
14%
5%
12%
10%
14%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
26%
42%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
50%
50%
Surveys updated monthly.

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