Central, South Carolina

Central, South Carolina, in Pickens county, is 23 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 114 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is included in the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,522 people lived in Central.

The People and Families of Central

In Central, about 28% of adults are married. Central is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Central is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Central had a median family income of $39,524. Significantly, more adults in Central have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in South Carolina.

Political Inclinations

Central residents donated more money ($515) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Central Housing

An estimated 32% of living spaces in Central are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Central, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Central, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Central3,522$39,524
Clemson11,939$61,176
Easley17,754$47,867
Liberty3,009$37,656
Pickens3,012$36,316
Seneca7,652$44,487
Walhalla3,801$34,184

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Central Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Central Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Central Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Central College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Central Short Commute Times


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

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Central, South Caroli an and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located in or around Central. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Central, SC. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Central, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Central, South Carolina may include Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Outpatient Treatment Facilities, Short-term Treatment Programs, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Central to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Central, SC. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Central, South Carolina treatment program; a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Central, SC. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Central, South Carolina attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Central, South Carolina will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Central, SC. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Central to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Central, SC. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Central will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Central to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Central where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Central, SC. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Central can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Central, South Caroli an is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Central choose to go to a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Central.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Central, South Carolina Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are no listings in Central, SC. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Central, South Carolina:

Home with a Heart Liberty, SC 5.9 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Anderson Oconee Seneca, SC 9.2 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Recovery Concepts of the Carolina Easley, SC 14.3 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Anmed Wellspring Williamston, SC 16.6 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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 Counties Anderson, SC 19.7 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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, 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 19.7 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Holmesview Center Greenville, SC 21.0 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Phoenix Center for Behavioral Greenville, SC 23.3 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
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)
Don Foster and Associates Inc Greenville, SC 24.2 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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 24.2 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
Journey Center Inc Greenville, SC 24.4 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 24.4 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 24.4 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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 25.9 miles from Central
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 25.9 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Carolina Center for Behavioral Health Greer, SC 28.4 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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)
Addcare Counseling Inc Greenville, SC 28.5 miles from Central
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
Brevard Counseling Center Brevard, NC 30.2 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stephens County Mental Health Center Toccoa, GA 30.6 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, 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
Pittard Clinic Toccoa, GA 32.5 miles from Central
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2005, among adults with SPD in the past year who did not receive treatment and reported an unmet need for treatment, cost or insurance issues were the most frequently reported reason for not obtaining treatment (53.5 percent). Other reasons for not receiving treatment included not feeling a need for treatment at the time or believing that the problem could be handled without treatment (32.3 percent), stigma associated with treatment (26.2 percent), not knowing where to go for services (21.8 percent), and not having time (16.6 percent).

In 2005, 59.8 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they had talked at least once in the past year with at least one of their parents about the dangers of drug, tobacco, or alcohol use—similar to the 60.3 percent in 2004. Among teens who reported having had such conversations with their parents, rates of current alcohol, cigarette, and illegal drug use were lower than among teens who did not talk about substance abuse. For example, past month binge drinking was reported by 9.2 percent of teens who had talked with their parents about drug, tobacco, or alcohol use compared with 11.0 percent of those who had not. Past month use of marijuana was lower among teens who had talked with their parents (6.4 percent) than among those who had not (7.4 percent).

In 2006, there were 2.4 million current cocaine users, the same as in 2005 (2.4 million) but more than in 2002 (2.0 million). However, the rate of current cocaine use remained stable between 2002 and 2006. The number of past month crack users was similar in 2005 and 2006 with 682,000 and 702,000, respectively.

Health care costs for employees with substance abuse problems generally will cost nearly twice as much as those of other sober employees.

During 2007, 0.4% of the 10th grade students reported using methamphetamine in the past month. Criminal justice costs related to meth during 2005 across the U.S. were over 4 billion dollars.

The rate of MDE in the past year was higher for adolescent girls (13.3 percent) than for adolescent boys (4.5 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Central, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Central, 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 May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Central, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
11%
9%
Marijuana use in Central, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
87%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Central, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
8%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
80%
18%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
4%
59%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Central, 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
4%
2%
3%
5%
3%
3%
62%
9%
0%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Central, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
7%
2%
2%
13%
5%
7%
4%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Central, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Central, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Central, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Central, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
3%
7%
2%
2%
12%
2%
12%
7%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
29%
43%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
59%
41%
Surveys updated monthly.

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