Irmo, SC Profile

Irmo, SC, population 11,039 , is located in South Carolina's Lexington county, about 10.3 miles from Columbia and 62.3 miles from Augusta.

In the 90's the population of Irmo has declined by about 2%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Irmo has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.

Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Irmo area were lower than South Carolina's average. The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.

Irmo Statistics Irmo Gender Information

Males in Irmo: 5,338 (48%)
Females in Irmo: 5,701 (52%)

As % of Population in Irmo in Irmo    

Race Diversity in Irmo

White: 77%
African American: 20%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in Irmo in Irmo        

Age Diversity in Irmo

Median Age in Irmo: 34.2 (Males in Irmo: 33.1, Females in Irmo: 35.0)

Irmo Males Under 20: 17%     Irmo Females Under 20: 16% Irmo Males 20 to 40: 13%     Irmo Females 20 to 40: 15% Irmo Males 40 to 60: 15%     Irmo Females 40 to 60: 16% Irmo Males Over 60: 3%     Irmo Females Over 60: 4%

Economics in Irmo in Irmo

Irmo Household Average Size: 2.81 people
Irmo Median Household Income: $ 55,847
Irmo Median Value of Homes: $ 93,700

Law Enforcement in Irmo

Reported crimes in the Irmo area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 53
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 609

Burglary: 44
Larceny-theft: 257
Motor vehicle theft: 19
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,864

Irmo Location Information
Elevation: 349 feet above sea level. Land Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Irmo Seven Oaks 3.3 Miles St Andrews 5.3 Miles Lexington 7.8 Miles West Columbia 8.9 Miles Springdale (Lexington County) 9.7 Miles Columbia 10.3 Miles Cayce 10.4 Miles Chapin 11.0 Miles Red Bank 11.1 Miles Forest Acres 12.0 Miles Big Cities Nearest Irmo (Population 100,000+) Columbia 10.3 Miles Augusta 62.3 Miles Charlotte 81.3 Miles Athens 126.1 Miles Savannah 138.6 Miles Fayetteville 147.3 Miles Winston-Salem 149.1 Miles Greensboro 158.4 Miles Durham 184.8 Miles Atlanta 185.4 Miles


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Irmo, South Caroli an and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Irmo and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Irmo that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Irmo works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Irmo to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Irmo. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Irmo, South Carolina, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Irmo will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Irmo, SC. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Irmo, SC., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Irmo will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Irmo, SC., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Irmo, SC. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Irmo. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

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

Earle E Morris Jr Columbia, SC 10.5 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Richland Springs Psychiatric Hospital Columbia, SC 10.5 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
LRC Substance Abuse and Lexington, SC 11.7 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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 13.0 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Center of West Columbia, SC 13.0 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
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 13.0 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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)
LRADAC Behavioral Health Center of Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Morris Village Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Palmetto Health Behavioral Care Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
William Jennings Bryan Dorn Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
WSHPI Columbia, SC 14.1 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternatives Life Improvement Center Columbia, SC 14.8 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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
Starting Point LLC Columbia, SC 14.8 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Ctr of Columbia, SC 16.4 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Moncrief Army Community Hospital Columbia, SC 17.4 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Fairfield Behavioral Health Services Winnsboro, SC 18.3 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
William Jennings Bryant Dorn Columbia, SC 20.3 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Westview Behavioral Health Services Newberry, SC 25.7 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Saluda Behavioral Health Systems Saluda, SC 33.3 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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
Lee Center Family Counseling and Bishopville, SC 35.9 miles from Irmo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

An overdose of Lortab is primarily due to the high levels of acetaminophen which can cause extensive damage the liver.

When methamphetamine is sold in powdered form, it can be mixed with water to inject or sprinkled on tobacco to be smoked; individuals also smoke meth that has been sprinkled on a joint of marijuana.

High doses of marijuana can result in an acute psychotic reaction; in addition, use of marijuana may trigger the onset or relapse of emotional problems in vulnerable individuals.

Marijuana users typically inhale more deeply and hold their breath longer than tobacco smokers, which further increase the lungs' exposure to carcinogenic smoke.

The national prevalence rate for the use of cocaine in the past year among all persons aged 12 or older was 2.5 percent. Because cocaine is one of the substances included in the "any illegal drug other than marijuana" category, it is useful to compare the rankings of States with respect to these two substance measures. In 2002.2003, only five of the States ranked in the highest fifth for past month use of an illegal drug other than marijuana (aged 12 or older) also had past year rates of cocaine use (aged 12 or older) that were in the highest fifth. Colorado had the highest rate of past year cocaine use (3.9 percent) among persons aged 12 or older; the District of Columbia had the highest rate (3.7 percent) among those aged 26 or older; Rhode Island had the highest rate (12.1 percent) among those aged 18 to 25; and Arizona had the highest rate (3.2 percent) among teens aged 12 to 17 (Table B.7). Arizona and Colorado were the only States that ranked in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older).

When cocaine is abused recreationally it is not often taken by mouth. Toxic reactions, including death, have occurred in people who swallow the drug to avoid police detection or border authorities. This smuggling attempt is known as body packing.


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 Irmo:

Irmo
Union United Methodist Church
7582 Woodrow Street
Irmo, South Carolina 29063

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Lunch Box
St Simon And St Jude Episcopal Church
1110 Kinley Road
Irmo, South Carolina 29063

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM

Shady Grove
Shady Grove United Methodist Church
Shady Grove Road
Irmo, South Carolina 29063

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Irmo, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Irmo, 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 Irmo, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
79%
8%
13%
Marijuana use in Irmo, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
85%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Irmo, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
3%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
88%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
31%
44%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Irmo, 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
10%
6%
2%
2%
6%
1%
60%
8%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Irmo, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
3%
3%
3%
5%
14%
3%
6%
6%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Irmo, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Irmo, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
87%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Irmo, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
83%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Irmo, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
11%
2%
10%
7%
24%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
12%
53%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
47%
53%
Surveys updated monthly.

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