Norristown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery county, is 15 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Norristown has a population of 31,282.

The People and Families of Norristown

In Norristown, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Norristown live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 46% of Norristown is non-white. Norristown boasts a diverse population for Pennsylvania, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norristown had a median family income of $42,357.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Norristown ($27,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Norristown Housing

About 48% of housing units in Norristown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Norristown, 81% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Norristown31,282$42,357
Ambler6,426$51,235
Bridgeport4,371$44,292
Chesterbrook4,625$90,872
Conshohocken7,589$50,601
King18,511$75,882
North Wales3,342$63,235

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%Norristown Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Norristown Public Transportation Use


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Norristown 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Norristown try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Norristown, 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility can help an individual from Norristown, 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 Norristown, 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. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program will encourage the individual from Norristown 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 Norristown, 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 Norristown, that may include Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Norristown in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center 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 Norristown 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 Norristown, PA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Norristown Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center 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 Norristown, Pennsylvania treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center 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 Norristown, 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 Facility in Norristown, Pennsylvania will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Norristown, PA. Alcohol Rehab or Drug 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 Norristown with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Norristown, 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 Norristown 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 Norristown,Pennsylvania Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 7 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facilities in Norristown, Pennsylvania. We have also provided 13 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Norristown:

Central Montgomery MH MR Center Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Family House Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare
Gaudenzia Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Montgomery County Methadone Center Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Programs In Counseling Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Valley Forge Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Valley Forge Medical Ctr and Hosptial Norristown, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Eagleville Hospital Eagleville, PA 3.1 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Childrens Aid Society Lansdale, PA 6.8 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Northwestern Human Services of Lansdale, PA 6.8 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Trinity Behavioral Health Lansdale, PA 6.8 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
NHS Montgomery County Lansdale, PA 7.0 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Horsham Clinic Ambler, PA 8.0 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
UHS Keystone Center Ambler, PA 8.0 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sobriety Through Outpatient Inc Philadelphia, PA 9.3 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Chester Counseling Center Phoenixville, PA 9.3 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Lower Merion Counseling Services Ardmore, PA 9.9 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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 9.9 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Colmar, PA 10.7 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Guidance for Growing LLC Souderton, PA 10.8 miles from Norristown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2007, 38.9 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 with past year MDE received treatment for depression (saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional or used prescription medication). Among teens with past year MDE, 20.5 percent saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional only, 2.5 percent used prescription medication only, and 15.6 percent received treatment from both sources for depression in the past year.

When an individual has a brief history of drug addiction and wishes to correct the situation, outpatient drug addiction treatment or counseling could possibly be the most appropriate initial approach in addressing their situation.

Most of the States in the top fifth for past month binge use of alcohol for persons aged 12 or older were in the Northern parts of the United States; four of them were the same as those for past month use of alcohol: Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. Three States were in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older): North Dakota, Rhode Island, and South Dakota. Among all persons aged 12 or older, Utah had the lowest rate of binge alcohol use (16.6 percent) in the Nation. The highest rates of binge alcohol use were in the 18 to 25 age group, 40.9 percent for the Nation. North Dakota had the highest rate among those aged 18 to 25 (55.8 percent), among teens aged 12 to 17 (16.4 percent), and among all persons aged 12 or older (30.0 percent).

Methadone addiction, like any substance abuse problem, affects every aspect of your life and the risks of continuing to take the drug could be devastating.

Taking Ecstasy in combination with LSD is calling "candy flipping".

SMI in the past year was associated with past year substance dependence or abuse. Among adults aged 18 or older with SMI in 2008, 25.2 percent (2.5 million) were dependent on or abused illegal drugs or alcohol. The rate among adults without SMI was 8.3 percent (17.9 million).


The following survey was completed by residents of Norristown, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Norristown, 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 Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
84%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
2%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
78%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
17%
61%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Norristown, 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
1%
16%
0%
7%
5%
1%
59%
4%
3%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Norristown, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
8%
3%
2%
11%
3%
10%
7%
24%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Norristown, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Norristown, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
86%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Norristown, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
80%
17%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Norristown, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
3%
3%
3%
4%
14%
4%
12%
8%
18%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
7%
67%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
24%
76%
Surveys updated monthly.

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