Folcroft, Pennsylvania

Folcroft, Pennsylvania, in Delaware county, is 7 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,978 people people live in Folcroft.

The People and Families of Folcroft

In Folcroft, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Folcroft had a median family income of $50,791. As it happens, more people than usual in Folcroft are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Folcroft than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Folcroft Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Folcroft, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Folcroft is higher than that of most other communities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Folcroft, 86% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Folcroft6,978$50,791
Aldan4,313$59,595
Collingdale8,664$47,288
Glenolden7,476$48,648
Norwood5,985$54,983
Prospect Park6,594$51,966
Sharon Hill5,468$48,146

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Folcroft Public Transportation Use


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Folcroft is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Folcroft try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Folcroft, Pennsylvania to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center can help an individual from Folcroft, PA. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Folcroft, Pennsylvania to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center will encourage the individual from Folcroft to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Folcroft, Pennsylvania the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Folcroft, that may include Outpatient Addiction Recovery, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Long-term Rehabs, Inpatient Rehabs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Folcroft in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Folcroft can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Folcroft, PA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Folcroft Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Folcroft, Pennsylvania treatment program; a quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Folcroft, PA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Folcroft, Pennsylvania will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Folcroft, PA. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Folcroft with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Folcroft, PA. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Folcroft that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Folcroft,Pennsylvania Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and we will call you shortly.

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

NHS Human Services Sharon Hill, PA 0.9 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Family and Community Service of Clifton Heights, PA 2.2 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harwood House Upper Darby, PA 4.1 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
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 4.1 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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
Center for Addictive Diseases Drexel Hill, PA 4.2 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Northwestern Human Services Philadelphia, PA 5.1 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Child Guidance Resource Centers Havertown, PA 6.1 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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
Consortium Inc Philadelphia, PA 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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 6.4 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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
Focus Psychological Associates Inc Media, PA 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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
Jefferson Intensive Outpatient Philadelphia, PA 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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)
Riverside Care at Universal Philadelphia, PA 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Southwest NU Stop Philadelphia, PA 6.6 miles from Folcroft
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare

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

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Among teens aged 12 or 13, the rate of past month illegal drug use increased from 3.0 percent in 2000 to 3.8 percent in 2001, which was similar to the rate observed in 1999 (3.9 percent).

When someone exceeds the dosage prescribed or seeks to obtain Percocet after the time that it has been legitimately prescribed by their physician, they should be aware of the possibility that they may have developed an addiction problem.

The inhalant abuse of the refrigerant Freon can cause sudden sniffing death syndrome, respiratory obstruction and in rare instances, death.

Nationally in 2002, about 3.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older were dependent on or had abused illegal drugs in the past year (Table A.15). The District of Columbia had the highest rate of illegal drug abuse or dependence for persons aged 12 or older (4.3 percent), and Kansas had the lowest rate (2.5 percent). Most of the States in the highest fifth were in the West (six States). Only four of the States in the top fifth for illegal drug dependence or abuse also were in the top fifth for alcohol dependence or abuse among persons aged 12 or older: District of Columbia, Montana, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. Rhode Island had the highest rate for illegal drug dependence or abuse among persons aged 18 to 25 (13.9 percent); Vermont had the highest rate among teens (8.8 percent). There were no States common to the highest fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older).

Recent data that has been gathered in government studies concerning drug abuse in the United States, has indicated that individuals who are addicted to Vicodin and similar opiates, make up a large percentage of people that are federally charged due to the practice of "doctor shopping" between 2009-2010.


The following survey was completed by residents of Folcroft, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Folcroft, 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 Folcroft, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
86%
7%
7%
Marijuana use in Folcroft, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
79%
19%
Perception of Alcohol in Folcroft, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
4%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
5%
63%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Folcroft, 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%
30%
1%
10%
6%
1%
27%
13%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
2%
7%
2%
2%
15%
5%
8%
5%
19%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Folcroft, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Folcroft, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
88%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Folcroft, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
76%
18%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Folcroft, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
5%
3%
3%
13%
2%
11%
7%
18%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
8%
67%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
70%
30%
Surveys updated monthly.

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