Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 8 miles S of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 33,556 people lived in Bethel Park.

The People and Families of Bethel Park

In Bethel Park, about 65% of adults are married. Bethel Park is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not).

If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel Park had a median family income of $64,390. Many people in Bethel Park make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Bethel Park doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

Bethel Park residents donated more money ($14,200) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Bethel Park.

Bethel Park Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Bethel Park are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Bethel Park as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Bethel Park, 85% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Bethel Park33,556$64,390
Baldwin19,999$48,503
Brentwood10,466$48,552
Bridgeville5,341$46,500
Castle Shannon8,556$48,586
Dormont9,305$51,826
Pleasant Hills8,397$60,752

High Points

Bethel Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%Bethel Park Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%Bethel Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%Bethel Park Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Bethel Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bethel Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bethel Park College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bethel Park Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bethel Park Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Bethel Park Low Rate of Poverty

The listings in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(4) Methadone Maintenance
(16) Outpatient
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(11) Females
(1) Clients With Legal Issues
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(7) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) American Sign Language
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Mental Health Services
(2) Halfway House
(3) Males
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Spanish Speaking
(1) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Bethel Park and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Bethel Park that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bethel Park is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Bethel Park are Outpatient Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Bethel Park will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Bethel Park will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Bethel Park, PA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Bethel Park, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Bethel Park, from an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Bethel Park. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Bethel Park which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Bethel Park, PA. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in Bethel Park, PA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania:

Freedom Healthcare Services Bridgeville, PA 5.1 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Center for Substance Abuse McKeesport, PA 5.9 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mon Yough Community Services Inc McKeesport, PA 5.9 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Family Links Pittsburgh, PA 6.7 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Addison Behavioral Care Inc Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Alpha House Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Discovery House PA Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Operation Nehemiah Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Sojourner House Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Spectrum Family Network Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
WPIC Perinatal Addiction Center Pittsburgh, PA 6.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mercy Behavioral Health McKees Rocks, PA 7.6 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Pittsburgh, PA 7.6 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Homewood Brushton YMCA Pittsburgh, PA 7.6 miles from Bethel Park
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)
Wester Psychiatric Institute Clinic Pittsburgh, PA 7.6 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Zoar Pittsburgh, PA 7.6 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Pennsylvania Organization for Pittsburgh, PA 7.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Tadiso Inc Pittsburgh, PA 7.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Teen Challenge of Western Pennsylvania Rural Ridge, PA 7.8 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Turtle Creek Valley MH MR Inc Homestead, PA 8.4 miles from Bethel Park
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Opiates can trigger a number of unpleasant, sometimes deadly effects including vomiting, cloudy thinking, coma, slowed motor skills, constipation, dilated pupils, unconsciousness, drowsiness, and depression of respiration.

Among adults aged 18 or older, the rate of past month alcohol use increased with increasing levels of education. Among adults with less than a high school education, 36.7 percent were current drinkers in 2005, significantly lower than the 69.4 percent of college graduates who were current drinkers. However, among adults aged 26 or older, binge and heavy alcohol use rates were lower among college graduates (18.9 and 4.9 percent, respectively) than among adults who had not completed college (21.9 vs. 6.0 percent, respectively).

First synthesized in the 1880s, amphetamines originally were used as nasal decongestants and weight suppressants and to help people stay awake.

GHB is a substance that acts as a central nervous system depressant. The way GHB affects an individual is to make them drowsy and the drug also slows down the rate of the user's breathing and heart rate. GHB was originally developed in a laboratory during 1960. GHB has been used experimentally as an anesthetic, and as it has also been used as a treatment for sleep disorders and alcohol withdrawal.

Among persons aged 12 or older in 2007-2008 who used pain relievers nonmedically in the past 12 months, 55.9 percent got the pain relievers they most recently used from a friend or relative for free. Another 8.9 percent bought them from a friend or relative, and 5.4 percent took them from a friend or relative without asking. Nearly one fifth (18.0 percent) indicated that they got the drugs they most recently used through a prescription from one doctor. About 1 in 20 users (4.3 percent) got pain relievers from a drug dealer or other stranger, and 0.4 percent bought them on the Internet. These percentages are similar to those reported in 2006-2007.

Between 2000 and 2001, there were increases in the rates of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse for most racial/ethnic groups, but the increase was statistically significant only among whites (from 6.6 to 7.5 percent).


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 Bethel Park:

South Hills Church of the Nazarene
5601 Library Road
"No Longer Alone"
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Meeting Days and Times
Tuesdays, 7:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. 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 Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
83%
0%
17%
Marijuana use in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
77%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
4%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
-1%
70%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
6%
7%
3%
0%
4%
2%
60%
15%
2%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
3%
3%
5%
14%
5%
8%
6%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
77%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
77%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?
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%
4%
12%
4%
10%
5%
23%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
31%
40%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
64%
36%
Surveys updated monthly.

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