Holbrook, New York

Holbrook, New York, in Suffolk county, is 9 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 47 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Holbrook is home to some 27,512 residents.

The People and Families of Holbrook

In Holbrook, about 61% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Holbrook are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Holbrook had a median family income of $76,349. The large segment of the population in Holbrook with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New York.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Holbrook. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Holbrook Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Holbrook was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Holbrook, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Holbrook27,512$76,349
Centereach27,285$71,336
Farmingville16,458$72,750
Holtsville17,006$71,784
Lake Grove10,250$73,065
Lake Ronkonkoma19,701$67,375
Ronkonkoma20,029$73,003

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Holbrook Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Holbrook People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Holbrook Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Holbrook Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Holbrook, NY.? Do you know of someone in Holbrook, NY. 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Holbrook 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Holbrook 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. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Holbrook 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 Holbrook, NY., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Holbrook are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Holbrook 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 Holbrook, New York delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Holbrook, NY. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Holbrook, NY. 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 Center in Holbrook, NY. 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 Holbrook, NY.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Holbrook, New York Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Holbrook, NY. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Holbrook, New York:

Counseling Mediation Forensic Services Bohemia, NY 2.8 miles from Holbrook
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Seafield Services Inc Blue Point, NY 2.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Catholic Charities Talbot House Bohemia, NY 3.6 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
IMPACT Counseling Services Lake Grove, NY 5.1 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
CARE CD Outpatient Services Islandia, NY 5.5 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Sanctuary East Ltd East Islip, NY 7.3 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
From the Ashes Inc Hauppauge, NY 7.5 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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 7.5 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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
Suffolk Cnty Div of Com Mental Hygiene Hauppauge, NY 7.5 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Suffolk County Hauppauge Hauppauge, NY 7.5 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Suffolk County Div of Alc SA Services Hauppauge, NY 7.6 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Port Jefferson Station, NY 8.3 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Employee Assistance Resource Servs Inc Smithtown, NY 8.4 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Pederson-Krag Center Inc Smithtown, NY 8.4 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Town of Smithtown Horizons Counseling Smithtown, NY 8.4 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Charles K Post Addiction Treatment Ctr Brentwood, NY 8.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Outreach House II Brentwood, NY 8.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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 8.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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 8.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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 8.9 miles from Holbrook
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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

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

Methadone is currently used in doctor's offices and in pain management clinics around the world.

Club-hopping young adults are increasingly using Xanax in combination with other drugs such as stimulants and cocaine; this group is commonly referred to in the "club scene" as "Xannie poppers".

Opiates can be taken by mouth, smoked, or snorted, although addicts often prefer intravenous injection, which gives the strongest, quickest pleasure.

The history of heroin dates back as far or farther than the ancient Egyptians. Records indicate that opium was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. The poppy even appears on Egyptian art dating back 6,000 years. Opium was imported to China around 800 A.D. By the 1600s, opium smoking was widespread throughout China. In 1680, a famous English physician named Thomas Syndenham introduced opium to the medical field.

Most people who abuse amphetamines are abusing other drugs as well, which may complicate their treatment. It is recommended that an amphetamine user participate in a residential drug treatment program specializing in this type of withdrawal and addiction treatment.

The state of Louisiana has already banned bath salts via a decree from the governor's office that recently classified them as a Schedule 1 substance, putting them in the same class as heroin.


The following survey was completed by residents of Holbrook, New York as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, New York.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in Holbrook, New York.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
89%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Holbrook, New York.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
4%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
-3%
67%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Holbrook, 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
14%
0%
1%
6%
2%
1%
55%
15%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Holbrook, New York?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
2%
6%
2%
2%
12%
2%
8%
6%
30%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Holbrook, New York schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Holbrook, New York under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Holbrook, New York under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
78%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Holbrook, New York?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
3%
7%
3%
4%
12%
2%
8%
5%
27%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
6%
61%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
8%
92%
Surveys updated monthly.

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