Brackenridge, Pennsylvania

Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 17 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,543 people in Brackenridge.

The People and Families of Brackenridge

In Brackenridge, about 47% of adults are married. In Brackenridge, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Brackenridge has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brackenridge had a median family income of $41,803.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Brackenridge. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Brackenridge Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Brackenridge is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Brackenridge.

Commuting

In Brackenridge, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Brackenridge3,543$41,803
Arnold5,667$32,569
Lower Burrell12,608$50,036
New Kensington14,701$37,952
Oakmont6,911$57,821
Springdale3,828$43,476
Tarentum4,993$32,042

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Brackenridge Public Transportation Use


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

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility. 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility that is located in or around Brackenridge. The most important goal of any Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Brackenridge, PA. 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 Brackenridge, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania may include Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Brackenridge to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Brackenridge, PA. 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 Brackenridge, Pennsylvania treatment program; a Drug Rehab or Alcohol 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 Brackenridge, PA. 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 Brackenridge, Pennsylvania 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 Treatment Program in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Brackenridge, PA. Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge, PA. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Brackenridge, PA. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge, Pennsylvania is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Brackenridge choose to go to a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab 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 Brackenridge.

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 Brackenridge, Pennsylvania 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 Brackenridge, PA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Brackenridge, Pennsylvania:

Family Services of Western PA Tarentum, PA 3.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Greenbriar Treatment Center New Kensington, PA 12.2 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Jade Wellness Center Monroeville, PA 12.4 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family ACTS Incorporated Ford City, PA 15.1 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Familylinks Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Holy Family Social Services Shores Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Persad Center Inc Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
POWER Halfway House Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
POWER Outpatient Program Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Summit Medical Services Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wesley Spectrum Services Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic Pittsburgh, PA 16.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Turtle Creek Valley MH MR Inc Homestead, PA 17.2 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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
UPMC Braddock Braddock, PA 17.8 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Pittsburgh, PA 17.9 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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)
Pennsylvania Organization for Pittsburgh, PA 19.1 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 19.1 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
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 19.1 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center Butler, PA 19.4 miles from Brackenridge
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

Studies show that marijuana users have a 4.8-fold increase in the risk of heart attack in the first hour after smoking the drug.

With prolonged high doses of methamphetamine or with binges of the drug, stimulant psychosis has been known to develop.

Drug addiction is the most serious and often deadly side effect that is associated with long term drug or alcohol abuse.

The primary goal of drug recovery counseling is to assist the individual in achieving and maintaining long term abstinence from drugs and alcohol. The secondary goal is the help them to recover from the damage that the drug or alcohol addiction has caused in their life.

In 2004, 8,000 meth labs were seized in the US. Child welfare workers removed more than 3,000 children from the labs.

When Dilaudid is injected, the user feels an initial surge of pleasure, then they proceed to enter a state of gratification into which hunger, pain, and sexual urges do not intrude.


The following survey was completed by residents of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Brackenridge, 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 Brackenridge, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
80%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
9%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
7%
59%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Brackenridge, 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
11%
6%
1%
3%
2%
0%
62%
10%
0%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
7%
3%
4%
12%
3%
7%
8%
15%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
89%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
2%
4%
3%
3%
15%
3%
8%
5%
29%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
17%
57%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
46%
54%
Surveys updated monthly.

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