Drexel Hill, PA Profile

Drexel Hill, PA, population 29,364 , is located in Pennsylvania's Delaware county, about 6.8 miles from Philadelphia and 46.9 miles from Allentown.

In the 90's the population of Drexel Hill has declined by about 1%.

Drexel Hill Statistics Drexel Hill Gender Information

Males in Drexel Hill: 13,928 (47%)
Females in Drexel Hill: 15,436 (53%)

As % of Population in Drexel Hill in Drexel Hill    

Race Diversity in Drexel Hill

White: 93%
African American: 2%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%

As % of Population in Drexel Hill in Drexel Hill        

Age Diversity in Drexel Hill

Median Age in Drexel Hill: 36.6 (Males in Drexel Hill: 35.2, Females in Drexel Hill: 37.9)

Drexel Hill Males Under 20: 13%     Drexel Hill Females Under 20: 13% Drexel Hill Males 20 to 40: 14%     Drexel Hill Females 20 to 40: 15% Drexel Hill Males 40 to 60: 12%     Drexel Hill Females 40 to 60: 13% Drexel Hill Males Over 60: 7%     Drexel Hill Females Over 60: 11%

Economics in Drexel Hill in Drexel Hill

Drexel Hill Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Drexel Hill Median Household Income: $ 48,765
Drexel Hill Median Value of Homes: $ 125,300


Drexel Hill Location Information
Elevation: 240 feet above sea level. Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Drexel Hill Lansdowne 1.2 Miles Clifton Heights 1.2 Miles East Lansdowne 1.6 Miles Aldan 1.8 Miles Springfield 1.9 Miles Yeadon 2.0 Miles Millbourne 2.5 Miles Darby Township 2.5 Miles Collingdale 2.6 Miles Darby 2.6 Miles Big Cities Nearest Drexel Hill (Population 100,000+) Philadelphia 6.8 Miles Allentown 46.9 Miles Elizabeth 75.6 Miles Newark 80.4 Miles Baltimore 83.7 Miles Jersey City 83.8 Miles New York 86.1 Miles Paterson 89.3 Miles Yonkers 100.1 Miles Washington 118.2 Miles


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

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



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Do you live in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 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 Drexel Hill.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Drexel Hill 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Treatment Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation, Outpatient Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, 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.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Drexel Hill, PA. 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 Drexel Hill, PA. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Drexel Hill, PA. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Drexel Hill:

Center for Addictive Diseases Drexel Hill, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Harwood House Upper Darby, PA 0.9 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems Upper Darby, PA 0.9 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Child Guidance Resource Centers Havertown, PA 1.8 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Family and Community Service of Clifton Heights, PA 2.0 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lower Merion Counseling Services Ardmore, PA 3.3 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Womanspace Ardmore, PA 3.3 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
NHS Human Services Sharon Hill, PA 3.8 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Focus Psychological Associates Inc Media, PA 5.4 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Mirmont Treatment Center Media, PA 5.4 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Consortium Inc Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family in Recovery Program Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Horizon House Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
PA Veterans Affairs Med Ctr (PVAMC) Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Re Enter Inc Philadelphia, PA 5.7 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Belmont Center for Comp Treatment Philadelphia, PA 6.0 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Council for Mental Health Philadelphia, PA 6.0 miles from Drexel Hill
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 6.2 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
My Sisters Place Philadelphia, PA 6.2 miles from Drexel Hill
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

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

LSD is the most potent in the psychedelic drug family, and was the most widely used drug in this class for many years.

A variety of effective treatments are available for heroin addiction. It is recommended that a user seeking treatment enroll in a residential drug treatment program that can assist them with withdrawal and recovery from their addiction.

In a study conducted by Japanese researchers mice, which received morphine (10 mg kg-1 s.c.) twice a day for 5 days showed withdrawal syndromes such as jumping, rearing and forepaw tremors.

Due to the highly addictive quality of Vicodin and similar narcotics that are commonly prescribed to treat pain, many individuals end up taking more and more of the drug; some eventually switch to a stronger narcotic such as OxyContin or Lortab.

A couple in West Virginia was recently sentenced for conspiracy to sell heroin, when they turned to heroin after their doctor refused to continue prescribing OxyContin.

Over time, opiate users are at risk for developing infections of the heart lining and valves, skin abscesses, and congested lungs.


The following survey was completed by residents of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
3%
6%
Marijuana use in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
4%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
79%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
10%
55%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Drexel Hill, 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
7%
14%
3%
4%
4%
0%
48%
8%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
2%
3%
2%
4%
15%
2%
8%
10%
21%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
85%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
3%
3%
5%
15%
5%
7%
10%
15%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
5%
65%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
72%
28%
Surveys updated monthly.

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