East Greenville, Pennsylvania

East Greenville, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 14 miles S of Allentown, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 36 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. East Greenville has a population of 3,103.

The People and Families of East Greenville

In East Greenville, about 56% of adults are married. Large households are normal in East Greenville. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Greenville had a median family income of $48,824. Poverty is less common in East Greenville than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of East Greenville gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

East Greenville Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in East Greenville.

Commuting

In East Greenville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
East Greenville3,103$48,824
Boyertown3,940$52,943
Emmaus11,313$54,120
Macungie3,039$56,848
Quakertown8,931$51,194
Sellersville4,564$55,313
Telford4,680$56,809

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%East Greenville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Greenville Well-Paid Single Women


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

(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(19) Outpatient
(5) Females
(4) Males
(7) Clients With Legal Issues
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(7) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(1) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) American Sign Language
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(8) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(3) Spanish Speaking



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in East Greenville, PA.? Do you know of someone in East Greenville, PA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in East Greenville comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in East Greenville treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in East Greenville would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in East Greenville, PA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in East Greenville are Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in East Greenville have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in East Greenville, Pennsylvania delivered by a qualified Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in East Greenville, PA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in East Greenville, PA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in East Greenville, PA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in East Greenville, PA.

Getting Help

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

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

Jeanetter Egan Emmaus, PA 6.6 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mitchell Clinic Emmaus, PA 6.6 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
RAFT Recovering Adolescents and Emmaus, PA 6.6 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bucks County Counseling Quakertown, PA 8.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Penn Foundation Inc Sellersville, PA 10.9 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Phoenix Training Institute Allentown, PA 12.1 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Guidance for Growing LLC Souderton, PA 12.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Vision Drug and Alcohol Treatment Allentown, PA 12.8 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Allentown, PA 12.9 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Step By Step Inc Allentown, PA 12.9 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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, Medicare
Treatment Trends Inc Allentown, PA 12.9 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Saint Lukes Hospital Allentown Campus Allentown, PA 14.2 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
Community Service Foundation Inc Bethlehem, PA 15.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Private health insurance
Saint Lukes Addiction Trt Services Inc Bethlehem, PA 15.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Reading Hospital and Medical Center Kutztown, PA 16.4 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Solutions Counseling and Bethlehem, PA 16.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Valley Counseling Group Bethlehem, PA 16.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Colmar, PA 16.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
NHS Montgomery County Lansdale, PA 17.0 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Childrens Aid Society Lansdale, PA 17.7 miles from East Greenville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Related to the prevalence of marijuana use is the number of persons in a period of time who used marijuana for the first time ever. When the number of first-time users of a substance increases for a number of consecutive years, the prevalence rate for the substance tends to increase also. The average annual incidence of marijuana for this report is estimated somewhat differently than in the national report. The estimate for a single year is averaged over the 2 most recent years and expressed as a percentage or rate per 100 person years of exposure.6 For the combined years 2002.2003, the national marijuana incidence rate for all persons aged 12 or older was 1.8 percent. Vermont had the highest rate, 2.7 percent (Table B.5).

In 2008, 13.7 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 indicated that they had been approached by someone selling drugs in the past month, which was down from the 16.7 percent reported in 2002. The rate remained stable between 2007 (14.5 percent) and 2008.

OxyContin was developed and patented in 1996 by Purdue Pharma L.P. and was originally available in 10 milligram (mg), 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg tablets. A 160 mg tablet became available in July 2000.

Recently, the use of bath salts was directly linked to a high speed chase along Interstate 80 involving dozens of police officers, along with risking the lives of many of the citizens that were traveling on I-80; the potential for the loss of life relating to this incident alone could have been catastrophic in nature.

The route of administration among heroin users entering treatment has been changing. In 1993, 74% of admissions for heroin abuse were injectors. By 1999, this had declined to 66%. There was an increase in admission for heroin inhalation for 23% in 1993 to 28% in 1999.

Recent treatment data indicates marijuana accounted for 17 percent of admissions (322,000) to treatment facilities in the United States in 2008, second only to opiates among illegal substances.


The following survey was completed by residents of East Greenville, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in East Greenville, 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 East Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
8%
3%
Marijuana use in East Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
88%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in East Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
3%
81%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
17%
52%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in East Greenville, 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
9%
17%
3%
6%
5%
0%
50%
9%
1%
0%
Most common first drug experience in East Greenville, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
2%
4%
3%
4%
13%
5%
11%
7%
17%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in East Greenville, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in East Greenville, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in East Greenville, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in East Greenville, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
3%
3%
2%
15%
4%
10%
4%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
11%
51%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
67%
33%
Surveys updated monthly.

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