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Wilkes-Barre Township, PA Profile
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, population 3,235 , is located
about 48.3 miles from Allentown and 92 miles from Paterson.
Through the 90's Wilkes-Barre Township's population has declined by about 9%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wilkes-Barre Township area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Wilkes Barre Township Statistics
Wilkes Barre Township Gender Information
Males in Wilkes Barre Township: 1,554 (48%)
Females in Wilkes Barre Township: 1,681 (52%)
As % of Population in Wilkes-Barre Township in Wilkes Barre Township
Race Diversity in Wilkes Barre Township
White: 93%
African American: 2%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Wilkes-Barre Township in Wilkes Barre Township
Age Diversity in Wilkes Barre Township
Median Age in Wilkes Barre Township: 41.6 (Males in Wilkes Barre Township: 39.2, Females in Wilkes Barre Township: 44.7)
Wilkes Barre Township Males Under 20: 11%
Wilkes Barre Township Females Under 20: 9%
Wilkes Barre Township Males 20 to 40: 14%
Wilkes Barre Township Females 20 to 40: 14%
Wilkes Barre Township Males 40 to 60: 13%
Wilkes Barre Township Females 40 to 60: 12%
Wilkes Barre Township Males Over 60: 10%
Wilkes Barre Township Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Wilkes-Barre Township in Wilkes Barre Township
Wilkes Barre Township Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Wilkes Barre Township Median Household Income: $ 30,603
Wilkes Barre Township Median Value of Homes: $ 68,000
Law Enforcement in Wilkes Barre Township
Reported crimes in the Wilkes-Barre Township area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 21
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 694
Burglary: 26
Larceny-theft: 332
Motor vehicle theft: 13
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 11,703
Wilkes Barre Township Location Information
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wilkes Barre Township
Wilkes-Barre 0.3 Miles
Laurel Run 1.6 Miles
Kingston 1.7 Miles
Ashley 2.5 Miles
Forty Fort 2.5 Miles
Pringle 2.7 Miles
Edwardsville 2.8 Miles
Larksville 2.8 Miles
Courtdale 3.2 Miles
Luzerne 3.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wilkes Barre Township
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 48.3 Miles
Paterson 91.7 Miles
Newark 95.7 Miles
Elizabeth 95.8 Miles
Philadelphia 96.8 Miles
Jersey City 100.5 Miles
New York 104.3 Miles
Yonkers 105.4 Miles
Stamford 122.5 Miles
Syracuse 125.6 Miles
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The listings in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(3) Methadone Maintenance
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(13) Outpatient
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(7) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(6) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Spanish Speaking
(5) Females
(6) Males
(3) Halfway House
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) American Sign Language
(1) Mental Health Services
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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania? Are you concerned about a family member in Wilkes-Barre Township, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Wilkes-Barre Township, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!
An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Wilkes-Barre Township, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.
There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Treatment Centers, Short-term Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Wilkes-Barre Township, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.
A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Wilkes-Barre Township, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.
A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Wilkes-Barre Township, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.
For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Wilkes-Barre Township, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Wilkes-Barre Township - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Wilkes-Barre Township. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes-Barre Township. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.
Getting Help
Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.
There are no listings in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania:Choices Program of Wyoming Valley Wilkes Barre, PA 0.5 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Clearbrook Manor Wilkes Barre, PA 0.5 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Clearbrook Lodge Inc Shickshinny, PA 1.8 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Luzerne Wyoming County Wilkes Barre, PA 1.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Choices A Division of Behavioral Kingston, PA 3.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Clem Mar House Inc Kingston, PA 3.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Clearbrook Manor Inc Wilkes Barre, PA 3.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Wyoming Valley Pittston, PA 4.4 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Lighthouse Counseling Associates Taylor, PA 12.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service Inc Scranton, PA 15.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Clear Brook Lodge Shickshinny, PA 17.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| A Better Today Inc Hazleton, PA 20.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Northeast Counseling Services Hazleton, PA 20.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Serento Gardens Hazleton, PA 20.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| MinSec Hazleton Treatment Center Hazleton, PA 21.0 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Marworth Waverly, PA 21.7 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Carbon Monroe Pike Drug and Alcohol Lehighton, PA 24.8 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| PA Association LLC Mount Pocono, PA 27.6 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Cranford Group LLC Effort, PA 28.4 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| Greenway Center Henryville, PA 31.2 miles from Wilkes-Barre Township
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
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Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Current use of smokeless tobacco in 2008 was higher among adults aged 18 or older who were employed full time (4.8 percent) and those who were unemployed (4.9 percent) than among adults who were employed part time (1.8 percent) and those in the "other" employment category, which includes persons not in the labor force (2.0 percent).
Severe psychosis has been reported in the medical literature when regular users attempted abrupt Ativan withdrawal without professional guidance and support.
68% of state and local law enforcement agencies reported that meth was the greatest drug threat in 2009.
Many new, younger users begin by snorting or smoking heroin because they wish to avoid the social stigma attached to injection drug use.
An appreciable tolerance to cocaine high may develop, and many addicts report that they seek but fail to achieve as much pleasure as they did from their first exposure.
Current illegal drug use rates remained stable from 2005 to 2006 among teens aged 12 to 17. However, rates of current use declined significantly from 2002 to 2006 for any illegal drug and several specific drugs (including marijuana, hallucinogens, LSD, Ecstasy, prescription-type drugs used nonmedically, pain relievers, tranquilizers, and the use of illegal drugs other than marijuana). For any illegal drug use, the rates were 11.6 percent in 2002, 11.2 percent in 2003, 10.6 percent in 2004, 9.9 percent in 2005, and 9.8 percent in 2006.
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