Southport, North Carolina

Southport, North Carolina, in Brunswick county, is 21 miles S of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 132 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Wilmington metropolitan area. Southport contains a population of approximately 2,351.

The People and Families of Southport

In Southport, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Southport, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Southport has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Southport had a median family income of $45,714. Interestingly, lots of people in Southport have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Southport, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Southport favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,650. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Southport Housing

Southport has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in North Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Southport, 85% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Southport, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Southport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%Southport Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Southport Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Southport Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Southport College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Southport Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Southport Short Commute Times


The listings in Southport, North Carolina and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Southport, North Caroli an and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center that is located in or around Southport. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Southport, NC. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Southport, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Southport, North Carolina may include Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Short-term Drug Treatment, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Southport to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Southport, NC. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Southport, North Carolina treatment program; an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Southport, NC. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Southport, North Carolina attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Southport, North Carolina will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Southport, NC. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Southport to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Southport, NC. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Southport will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Southport to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Southport where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Southport, NC. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Southport can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Southport, North Caroli an is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Southport choose to go to an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Southport.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Southport, North Carolina Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are no listings in Southport, NC. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Southport, North Carolina:

Coastal Horizons Center Inc Wilmington, NC 13.6 miles from Southport
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, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Wilmington Treatment Center Shallotte, NC 14.5 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
East Coast Solutions Wilmington, NC 14.8 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
New Hanover Metro Treatment Center Wilmington, NC 14.8 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Searise Wilmington, NC 14.8 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Stepping Stone Manor Wilmington, NC 14.8 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harvest of Wilmington Inc Wilmington, NC 16.0 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Solutions Inc Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
A Helping Hand of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Community Support Specialists Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Family Works Psychological Center PLL Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
George J Scontsas MD Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harvest of Wilmington Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Kelly House Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
New Visions Program Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
North Carolina Solutions Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Physician Alliance For Mental Health Wilmington, NC 20.6 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Home Care Management Corporation Whiteville, NC 38.2 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Allied Behavioral Management Inc Whiteville, NC 42.7 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Life Changing Behavioral Health Srvs Whiteville, NC 42.7 miles from Southport
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

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

Major heroin withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last heroin dose and subside after about a week.

Although there were declines in past month and binge alcohol use among teens aged 12 to 17 between 2004 and 2005, overall underage (persons aged 12 to 20) past month and binge drinking rates have remained essentially unchanged since 2002. In 2005, about 10.8 million persons aged 12 to 20 (28.2 percent of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8 percent) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0 percent) were heavy drinkers.

On average, a heroin addict will spend anywhere from $100 - $200 to support their drug habit.

Many potential addicts limit their use of Vicodin due to the high amounts of acetaminophen that the drug is known to contain; high doses of Tylenol is known to be extremely damaging to the liver if taken in high doses within a short period of time.

Among adults aged 18 to 25, an estimated 55.4 percent of girls and 66.3 percent of boys reported current drinking in 2005. These percentages are similar to 2004.

Pharmacy diversion of OxyContin occurs when individuals working in pharmacies take products directly from the shelves, or when people make fraudulent prescriptions.


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 Southport:

How Dry I Am Meeting
Trinity Methodist Ch.
209 East Nash St.
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 AM

Keep It Simple
Camel Club
4805 Port Loop Rd. Se
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Keep It Simple Group
Camel Club
4805 Port Loop Rd. Se
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM

Long Beach Women In Recovery Group
Camel Club
4805 Port Loop Rd. Se
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Southport Group
St. Phillips Episcopal Church
205 E Moore St
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Sunset Serenity Group
Camel Club
4805 Port Loop Rd. Se
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Thursday, 6:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 PM
Monday, 6:00 PM

Way Of Life Meeting
Trinity Methodist Ch.
209 East Nash St. Southport
Southport, North Carolina 28461

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Southport, North Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Southport, North Carolina. 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 Southport, North Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
2%
8%
Marijuana use in Southport, North Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Southport, North Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
7%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
79%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
6%
63%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Southport, North Carolina?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
15%
0%
0%
10%
8%
2%
50%
3%
2%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Southport, North Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
2%
8%
3%
2%
11%
3%
6%
10%
24%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Southport, North Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Southport, North Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Southport, North Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
75%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Southport, North Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
3%
6%
3%
2%
14%
5%
8%
4%
25%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
16%
57%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
14%
86%
Surveys updated monthly.

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