Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson county, is 28 miles SW of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 112 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 25,514 people people live in Anderson.

The People and Families of Anderson

In Anderson, about 40% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Anderson, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Anderson. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anderson had a median family income of $39,176.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($50,575) in Anderson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Anderson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Anderson, about 54% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Anderson, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Anderson enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Anderson25,514$39,176
Belton4,461$36,531
Central3,522$39,524
Clemson11,939$61,176
Honea Path3,504$38,980
Liberty3,009$37,656
Williamston3,791$37,679

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Anderson Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Anderson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Anderson Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Anderson, South Carolina? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Anderson and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Anderson that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Anderson is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Anderson are Outpatient Rehab Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Anderson will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Anderson, South Carolina to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Anderson will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Anderson, SC. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Anderson, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Anderson, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Anderson. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Anderson which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Anderson, SC. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Anderson Oconee Counties Anderson, SC
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Southwest Carolina Treatment Ctr LLC Anderson, SC
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Anderson Oconee Counties Seneca, SC 1.5 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Anmed Wellspring Williamston, SC 5.7 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Anderson Oconee Seneca, SC 20.4 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Home with a Heart Liberty, SC 20.8 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Recovery Concepts of the Carolina Easley, SC 24.4 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Don Foster and Associates Inc Greenville, SC 25.9 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Marshall I Pickens Hospital Greenville, SC 25.9 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Center for Behavioral Greenville, SC 26.7 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Holmesview Center Greenville, SC 28.0 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Journey Center Inc Greenville, SC 29.8 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Center Greenville, SC 29.8 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Woodlands Treatment Center LLC Greenville, SC 29.8 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Piedmont Treatment Center Inc Greenville, SC 32.9 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Rosewood House of Recovery Inc Greenville, SC 32.9 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Faith Home Inc Greenwood, SC 34.1 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Stephens County Mental Health Center Toccoa, GA 35.6 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Addcare Counseling Inc Greenville, SC 35.9 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health Greer, SC 36.3 miles from Anderson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
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)

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

Among adults aged 18 or older with past year MDE in 2008, about two thirds of those with no insurance (64.1 percent) and private insurance (69.8 percent) received treatment for depression in the past year compared with higher rates for those with Medicaid or CHIP (83.1 percent) and 83.5 percent of adults with other health insurance (including Medicare, CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, VA, and other sources of health care or insurance).

Amphetamines, which are classified as stimulants, are highly addictive, working like alcohol, nicotine, and cocaine on the dopamine "reward" pathways of the brain.

The definition of a person needing but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem is that he or she meets the criteria for abuse of or dependence on alcohol according to the DSM-IV, but has not received specialty treatment for an alcohol problem in the past year. The percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for alcohol problems (7.3 percent) was approximately 3 times larger than the corresponding percentage for persons with illegal drug problems (2.7 percent) (Tables A.18 and A.19). As with past month alcohol use, most of the States in the top fifth for all persons aged 12 or older were Northern States, with the exception of Arizona, District of Columbia, and New Mexico. Among persons aged 12 or older, 9 of the 10 top States for persons needing but not receiving treatment for alcohol problems also were ranked in the top fifth for alcohol dependence or abuse in that population. Young adults aged 18 to 25 reported the highest rates in the Nation, about 3 times higher than the other age groups. Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, and South Dakota appeared in the top fifth for persons aged 12 or older, as well as in each of the three age subgroups. Of the 10 States ranked in the top fifth for persons aged 12 or older, 7 also were in top fifth for the 26 or older category, 8 also were in the top fifth among persons aged 18 to 25, and 6 also were in the top fifth among teens aged 12 to 17.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, the prevalence rates of MDE and MDE with severe impairment among girls were higher than those of their male counterparts. Female teens had an MDE prevalence rate of 12.4 percent in 2008, almost 3 times the rate for boys in the same age range (4.3 percent). The prevalence of MDE with severe impairment was 9.2 percent for girls, which was over 3 times the rate for boys (2.9 percent).

In 2008, 13.3% of eighth graders, 17.2% of tenth graders, and 25.4% of twelfth graders reported that heroin was "fairly easy" or "very easy" to obtain.

It is a fact that heroin is particularly addictive because it enters the brain so rapidly. With heroin, the rush is usually accompanied by a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and a heavy feeling in the extremities, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and severe itching.


The following survey was completed by residents of Anderson, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Anderson, 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 Anderson, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
77%
12%
11%
Marijuana use in Anderson, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
76%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Anderson, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
9%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
85%
14%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
14%
64%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Anderson, 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
6%
12%
2%
8%
5%
0%
63%
3%
0%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Anderson, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
4%
3%
5%
14%
3%
6%
5%
26%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Anderson, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Anderson, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Anderson, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Anderson, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
8%
3%
4%
15%
2%
8%
7%
21%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
10%
67%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
85%
15%
Surveys updated monthly.

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