Columbus, Ohio

Introduction to Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, the state capital and largest city in the state, is located in central Ohio on the Scioto River. Originally settled by Native Americans, the area that became Columbus (named after Christopher Columbus) was settled by white explorers in the 1700s and made the state capital in 1816. Roads, railroads and the Ohio Canal energized the city; during World War II, aircraft manufacturing brought additional growth. Today, Columbus is a fast-growing, major American city with a population of more than 700,000 and a strong economy that is not dependent on any one industry. Its leading employers include government agencies and manufacturers of transportation equipment, textiles, metals and consumer goods.

Columbus Culture

Columbus Symphony Orchestra, BalletMet, and Opera Columbus brighten the arts scene. Popular museums include the Columbus Museum of Art, the Center of Science and Industry, and the home of satirist/cartoonist James Thurber, all located downtown. Upper Arlington has the Wexner Center for the Arts (a work of art unto itself) and the Ohio Craft Museum. On the east side of the city is the Martin Luther King Arts Complex, which offers exhibits and performances showcasing the talents of Columbus's African-American community. The Jack Nicklaus Museum, in the Ohio State University sports complex, chronicles the career of the great golfer from Columbus. On the north side, the Ohio Historical Center houses a museum focussed on Ohio history, along with a library and archive helpful for genealogical research projects. An hour away in Wilmington, Williams Memorial Park hosts an annual festival saluting the birthplace of the banana split.

Columbus Sports and Leisure

Columbus is home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, who play at 18,500-seat Nationwide Arena. The lack of a league franchise in football, baseball and basketball is more than made up for by the Ohio State Buckeyes, whose nationally-ranked programs in football and basketball have rabid local support. During the football season, legendary Ohio Stadium seats more than 101,000 fans. In baseball's minor leagues, the Columbus Clippers are the triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Other Columbus teams include the Crew (Major League Soccer) and the Destroyers (Arena Football). For major league sports, Cincinnati (baseball's Reds, NFL's Bengals) and Cleveland (baseball's Indians, NFL's Browns, NBA's Cavaliers) are both less than a 2-hour drive away.

Columbus Outdoors

There's plenty of outdoor recreation available in the central Ohio area. Columbus has world-class golfing, with three courses within a 1/2-hour drive ranking among the top 100 according to Golfweek Magazine: the Golf Club (ranked #7) in New Albany, Muirfield Village Golf Club (#8) in Dublin and Double Eagle Club (#28) in Galena. In the winter, skiing is popular and accessible. Mad River Mountain, 41 miles away in Zanesfield, has a 1,460-foot mountain elevation with a 300-foot vertical drop, with over 20 trails for skiing or snowboarding, and a terrain park and a tubing park. The Seymour Woods State Nature Preserve has more than 100 acres of wildflowers, oaks, sycamores, elms, and other trees with hikable trails. Blendon Woods in Dublin offers activities and solitude in a 650-acre park with forests, 11-acre Thoreau Lake, and a 1.2-mile trail specifically designed for walking dogs.

Columbus at Night

Columbus has an energetic nightlife, with the most popular bars and dance clubs scattered downtown, along High Street and in the Brewery District.

Discovering Columbus

America is discovering Columbus: the city ranked #8 by BestJobsUSA.com on their 2002 list of the Best Places to Live and Work in America; #21 by Forbes on their 2004 list of the Best Cities For Singles; #15 by Ladies Home Journal on their list of the Best Cities for Women.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Columbus711,470$47,391
Bexley13,203$83,363
Grandview Heights6,695$63,713
Grove City27,075$62,059
Obetz3,977$47,271
Upper Arlington33,686$90,208
Whitehall19,201$37,296

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%Columbus Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%Columbus Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Columbus Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Columbus College Educated Adults


The listings in Columbus, Ohio and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Columbus, Ohio and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Columbus.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Columbus treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Columbus would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Columbus to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Columbus will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Columbus, Ohio, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Columbus, OH. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, OH. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Columbus, OH. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Columbus is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are a total of 40 listings in Columbus, Ohio:

Amethyst Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Bell Center Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance
Buckeye Ranch Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Columbus AIDS Task Force Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Columbus Area Comm Mental Hlth Ctr Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Columbus Area Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Columbus Health Department Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
COMPDRUG Corporation Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Crossroads Recovery Services Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Directions for Youth Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Directions for Youth and Families Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Diversified Community Services Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Family Focus Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
First Step Counseling Services Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Focus Healthcare Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Fowler House Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Friends of the Homeless Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Outpatient
House of Hope for Alcoholics Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
House of Hope for Alcoholics Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Maryhaven Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, 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: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
NCC Associates Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
NCC Reynoldsburg Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Neighborhood House Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Netcare Corporation Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
North Cenral Mental Health Services Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
North Central Mental Health Services Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance
North Community Counseling Centers Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Northwest Counseling Services Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, 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)
Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ohio Youth Advocate Program Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Project Linden Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Southeast Inc Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Syntaxis Youth Homes Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Traumatic Brain Injury Network Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Tri-West Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Volunteers of America Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Women In Transition Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Woods at Parkside Columbus, OH
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance

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

Breathing may be slowed to the point of respiratory failure after using heroin.

Amphetamines were first introduced in the United States during the early 1930's. Abuse of amphetamine sulfate and Dexedrine became widely available for use during the 1950's and 1960's.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, Asians had lower rates of current alcohol use than any other racial/ethnic group (5.7 percent), while 10.1 percent of black teens, 13.6 percent of those reporting two or more races, 14.8 percent of Hispanic teens, and 16.3 percent of white teens were current drinkers.

Cocaine looks like a white crystalline powder. It is often sold in aluminum foil, plastic/paper packets, or small vials. The cocaine that is distributed on the street in two main forms: powder cocaine and crack cocaine. Crack is cocaine hydrochloride that has been processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water into a freebase cocaine ? chips, chunks, or rocks. On the illegal market, crack is sold in small, inexpensive dosage units.

When Ambien is mixed with other chemical substances, like alcohol, there is an intensified effect that enhances the side effects of this powerful prescription sleep aid.

In 2005, 55.0 percent of teens indicated a great risk in smoking marijuana once or twice a week, and 34.0 percent perceived a great risk in smoking marijuana once a month. There was no change in the perceived risk of using marijuana in either of these frequencies among teens between 2004 and 2005. Looking over a 4-year period, the perceived risk of marijuana use increased for these two measures between 2002 and 2003 and remained stable from 2003 through 2005. Between 2002 and 2005, marijuana use among teens decreased overall, although not all decreases between years were statistically significant. The prevalence of lifetime marijuana use decreased between 2002 and 2003, while the prevalence of lifetime, past year, and past month marijuana use decreased between 2004 and 2005. From 2002 to 2005, lifetime use of marijuana dropped from 20.6 to 17.4 percent, past year use declined from 15.8 to 13.3 percent, and past month use fell from 8.2 to 6.8 percent.


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 Columbus:

501 Step Group
Wayside Pulpit Church
501 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM

714 Group
St Stephens Episcopal Church
30 W Woodruff Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43210

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

After Hours Group
First Freewill Baptist Church
49 E 3rd Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 PM

After The Fog Group
Fowler House
422 E Lane Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Alum Creek Group
Eastside
Mary Haven Allum Creek Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43223

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

As Bill Sees It
Bethel United Methodist Church
1220 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Aurora Group
St Stephen Community House
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43219

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Beginners Discussion
New Life Methodist Church
25 W 5th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Big Book
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
35 E Stanton Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Boiled Owl's Literature Group
42 E Tompkins Street
Columbus, Ohio 43202

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:30 PM

Bottom Line
Columbus Square Bowling Palace
5707 Forest Hills Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43231

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

Clean Air
Maize Manor United Methodist Church
3901 Maize Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Cliffside 12 And 12
Glen Echo Uniter Presbyterian Church
220 Cliffside Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43202

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Clintonville Big Book
Maple Grove Methodist Church
7 W Henderson Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Clintonville Step Group
Linden Lutheran Church
1230 Oakland Park
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Couples In Recovery
Old Sharon Township Hall
67 E Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Devonshire Discussion
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
1450 E Dublin-granville
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:30 PM

Dopeless Hope Fiends
Henderson Rd.
Henderson
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Early Bird Big Book Group
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High St
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM

Early Evening Faith And Hope Group
Oakland Park United Methodist Church
994 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 5:45 PM
Sunday, 5:45 PM
Tuesday, 5:45 PM
Wednesday, 5:45 PM
Thursday, 5:45 PM
Monday, 5:45 PM
Saturday, 5:45 PM

Easton Group
Easton Worship Center
5400 Strawberry Farms Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43230

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Friday Mens Discussion
Columbus Square Bowling Palace
5707 Forest Hills Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43231

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM

Grupo Fey Y Accion De Columbus
Meadow Park Church Of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Hope For Hurtin
Mountview Baptist Church
2140 Fishinger Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Hope Group
Christ Presbyterian Church
4220 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

How It Works
St Marks Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Humility Group
Milo-grogan Resource Center
1249 Essex Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

In We Work For Them
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
2480 W Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Independent Group
Northside
Church Of The Redeemer 235 Mcnaughton Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:30 PM

Indianola Big Book Study
Maynard Ave United Methodist Church
2350 Indianola Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43202

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Kar Mor Wak Up Group
Epwoth United Methodist Church
5100 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Last Chance Group
Southside Settlement House
310 E Innis Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43207

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Last House On The Block
The House Of Hope
177 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43215

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Life Begins At 40
Meadow Park Church Of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Linworth Group
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
2480 W Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Listening Post Group
Oakland Park United Methodist Church
994 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Listening Post Group 2
Oakland Park United Methodist Church
994 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Listening Post Group 3
Oakland Park United Methodist Church
994 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:30 AM

Listening Post Group 4
Oakland Park United Methodist Church
994 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:00 PM

Lodestar Group
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
4131 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Maple Grove Big Book
High St
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Maple Grove Group
Maple Grove Methodist Church
7 W Henderson Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Mens Campus Recovery
Hale Hall
153 W 12th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43210

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 2:00 PM

Minderva Park Group
Community Center
2829 Minerva Lake Road
Columbus, Ohio 43231

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Mon Night Steps And Traditions
Meadow Park Church Of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

New A.p.a.c. Group
Ohio Ave. Meeting Hall
1325 South Ohio
Columbus, Ohio 43206

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

New Life Group
St.cecillia School(basement)
434 Norton Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43228

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Nitty Gritty 12 Steppers
Meadow Park Church Of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

North Worthington Mid Week
Worthington Christian Church
8145 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Nothern Lights
Mvkendree United Methodist Church
3330 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Open Door Group
Epwoth United Methodist Church
5100 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:15 PM

Plug In The Jug
Holy Name Church
154 E Patterson Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43202

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Pointdexter Group
Eastside
St Dominic's 455 N 20th St
Columbus, Ohio 43203

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Practice Makes Progress
North Community Lutheran Church
114 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Principles
All Saints Lutheran Church
6770 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

R And R Fellowship
Pub
911 E Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 10:00 AM
Friday, 10:00 AM
Wednesday, 10:00 AM

Re Entry Group
Old Sharon Township Hall
67 E Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Rebos Group
Church Of The Good Shepherd
6176 Sharon Woods Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Rebos Ii
Sharon Woods
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 10:00 AM

Rebos Ii Group
Church Of The Good Shepherd
6176 Sharon Woods Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 1:00 PM

Red Carpet Group
Christ Presbyterian Church
4220 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Rejoice In Sobriety Group
Full Gospel Assembly
2060 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43219

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Riverside Discussion Group
Riverside Health Center
500 Thomas Lane
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:30 PM

Roundtable Group
Indianola Presbyterian Church
1970 Waldeck Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:30 PM

Rule 62
Oakland Park Community Center
980 Lenore Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Friday, 6:00 PM

Rule 62 Group
Oakland Park Community Center
980 Lenore Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:00 PM

Sat Welcome Group
Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

Scioto View Serenity
Northwest United Methodist Church
5200 Riverside Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Sober Strong And Free
Stonewall
1160 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Sobriety First Group
Central Area
Talbot Hall Rm 2210 Clifton Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43209

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Spiritual Awakenings
All Saints Lutheran Church
N High St
Columbus, Ohio 43207

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM

Step By Step
Old Sharon Township Hall
67 E Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Step Right Up
St Marks Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Stop And Grow
Karl Road Christian Church
5400 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Stop And Grow 2
Karl Road Christian Church
5400 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:30 AM
Friday, 10:30 AM

Stop And Stay Stopped
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1555 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 6:30 PM

Sunday Night Aa Group
St Marks Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Sunday Reflections
Mountview Baptist Church
2140 Fishinger Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Sunset Group
Northwest United Methodist Church
5200 Riverside Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Talbot Early Recovery Group
Talbot Hall Osu East Hospital
1492 E. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43203

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:00 AM

Tenth Step And Beyond
St Marks Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:30 PM

Tgif
Elizabeth Blackwell Center
3635 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 1:30 PM

The B Womens Group
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
2480 W Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 11:00 AM

The Center Of Hope
3635 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

The Chapel Group
Salvation Army Chapel
760 Worthington Woods Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

The Columbus Central Group
Ohio Ave Meeting Hall
1325 S Ohio Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43206

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:30 PM

The Common Solution
Riverside United Methodist Church
2701 Zollinger Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:30 PM

The Dirty Dozen
Worthington Christian Church
8145 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM

The Meeting Up North
Fellowship Lutheran Church
7350 Sawmill Rd., Dublin
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

The Old Cota Group
Crossroads Methodist Church
1100 S Hague Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

The Southwest Group
Westgate United Methodist Church
61 S Powell Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43204

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Thu Night Welcome Group
Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Tradition 3 Acceptance Group
Columbus , Ohio
1621 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 PM

Tradiyion Three Happy Hour Group
Columbus , Ohio
1621 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:15 PM

Tues Mens Ropeholders
Karl Road Christian Church
5750 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Unity Group
East Side
1045 Ross Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43227

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Upper Arlington Group
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church
2300 Lytham Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

Upper Arlington Group 2
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church
2300 Lytham Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM

Upper Arlington Group 3
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church
2300 Lytham Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

Upper Room Group
King Ave United Methodist Church
299 King Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43201

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Wed Promises Group
Maynard Ave United Methodist Church
2350 Indianola Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43202

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Welcome Group
Ascension Lutheran Church
1479 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Willingness Group
Lord Of Life Lutheran Church
2480 W Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Women In Sobriety
Linworth United Methodist Church
7070 Bent Tree Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43235

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Women's New Hope
West Side
Hilltop Church Of God
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Women's Serenity Group
Church (next To Graeters)
2425 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 11:00 AM

Womens Campus Recovery
Womens Field House
1790 Cannon Dr
Columbus, Ohio 43210

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Womens Early Bird
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
4131 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

Womens How Group
North Broadway United Methodist Church
48 E North Broadway St
Columbus, Ohio 43214

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

Womens Serenity
Meadow Park Church Of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio 43220

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 11:00 AM

Worthington Group
Old Sharon Township Hall
67 E Dublin-granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43085

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Columbus:

Meadow Park Church of God
2425 Bethel Road
Columbus, Ohio

Meeting Days and Times
Wednesdays, 8:15PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Columbus, Ohio as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Columbus, Ohio. 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 Columbus, Ohio.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
92%
4%
4%
Marijuana use in Columbus, Ohio.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
80%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Columbus, Ohio.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
7%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
29%
44%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Columbus, Ohio?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
4%
16%
3%
10%
7%
1%
47%
9%
1%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Columbus, Ohio?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
3%
2%
3%
15%
4%
8%
10%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Columbus, Ohio schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Columbus, Ohio under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Columbus, Ohio under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
86%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Columbus, Ohio?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
3%
3%
4%
13%
5%
10%
7%
20%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
12%
65%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
73%
27%
Surveys updated monthly.

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