Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken county, is 16 miles E of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 125 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Augusta - Aiken metropolitan area. Aiken contains a population of approximately 25,337.

The People and Families of Aiken

In Aiken, about 52% of adults are married.

Aiken has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aiken had a median family income of $56,033. The typical family in Aiken is better off than most in South Carolina. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Aiken have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Aiken favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $48,375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Aiken Housing

Aiken has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Aiken, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Aiken -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Aiken25,337$56,033
Edgefield4,449$30,721
North Augusta17,574$53,172
Williston3,307$30,990

High Points

Aiken strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Aiken Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Aiken College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Aiken Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Aiken Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Aiken Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Aiken Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Aiken People in Middle Class or Better


The listings in Aiken, South Carolina and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Aiken, South Caroli an 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 Aiken.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Aiken 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Aiken 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 Aiken to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, Long-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Aiken 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 Aiken, South Carolina, 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.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Aiken, SC. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Aiken, SC. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Aiken, SC. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Aiken 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 Aiken, South Carolina Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Aiken, South Carolina. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Aiken:

Aiken Center Aiken, SC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Hlth Servs Aiken, SC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Jones Behavioral Health Inc Augusta, GA 23.6 miles from Aiken
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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Serenity Behavioral Health Systems Augusta, GA 23.6 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Steppingstones to Recovery Augusta, GA 23.6 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Community Mental Health Center of East Augusta, GA 24.5 miles from Aiken
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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA 27.4 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Augusta, GA 28.9 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Fort Gordon, GA 31.4 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saluda Behavioral Health Systems Saluda, SC 32.1 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
LRC Substance Abuse and Lexington, SC 36.7 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Columbia Metro Treatment Center West Columbia, SC 38.1 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Center of West Columbia, SC 38.1 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Three Rivers Behavioral Health West Columbia, SC 38.1 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Counseling Group Waynesboro, GA 38.4 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
New Life Center Allendale, SC 43.5 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Cornerstone Abbeville, SC 45.6 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Life Center Commission on Allendale, SC 46.0 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
William J McCord Orangeburg, SC 46.5 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Alternatives Life Improvement Center Columbia, SC 46.8 miles from Aiken
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

In 2008, current cigarette smoking among teens aged 12 to 17 and young adults aged 18 to 25 was more prevalent among whites than blacks (10.6 vs. 5.0 percent for teens and 40.6 vs. 26.3 percent for young adults).

Nearly one-quarter of those who experiment with heroin develop a full-blown drug addiction, and this is a conservative estimate.

The specific illegal drugs that had the highest levels of past year dependence or abuse in 2005 were marijuana (4.1 million), followed by cocaine (1.5 million) and pain relievers (1.5 million).

1 out of 4 Americans between the age of 26 and 34 have used cocaine in their lifetime.

Opiates such as methadone are drugs that depress the nervous system; these types of drugs are known to slow down body functioning and reduce physical and psychological pain.

Psychotherapeutics include the nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives. Over-the-counter substances are not included. In 2005, there were 2.5 million persons aged 12 or older who used psychotherapeutics nonmedically for the first time within the past year. The numbers of new users of specific psychotherapeutics in 2005 were 2.2 million for pain relievers, 1.3 million for tranquilizers, 647,000 for stimulants, and 247,000 for sedatives. These estimates are similar to the corresponding estimates for 2004.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Aiken:

Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

Aiken 2
Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:30 PM
Sunday, 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 8:30 PM
Friday, 8:30 PM
Thursday, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 8:30 PM

Aiken 3
Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 5:30 PM

Aiken 4
Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 10:30 PM

Aiken 5
Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 AM
Sunday, 8:00 AM

Aiken 6
Aiken
123 Linden Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

Back To Basics
St. Pau's Lutheran Church
Hitchcock Pkwy
Aiken, South Carolina 29803

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Aiken, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Aiken, South Carolina. 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 February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Aiken, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
0%
9%
Marijuana use in Aiken, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
82%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Aiken, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
5%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
23%
45%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Aiken, South Carolina?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
11%
22%
2%
1%
5%
0%
44%
5%
2%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Aiken, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
2%
7%
3%
3%
12%
2%
7%
4%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Aiken, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Aiken, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
76%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Aiken, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
83%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Aiken, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
7%
3%
2%
12%
3%
9%
10%
17%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
20%
47%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
82%
18%
Surveys updated monthly.

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