North Augusta, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken county, is 2 miles N of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 135 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Augusta - Aiken metro area, the city is not an isolated city. North Augusta is home to some 17,574 residents.

The People and Families of North Augusta

In North Augusta, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Augusta had a median family income of $53,172. More so than most places, the people in North Augusta generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in North Augusta are poor than in most places in South Carolina. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,465) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Augusta. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

North Augusta Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in North Augusta was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In North Augusta, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%North Augusta Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%North Augusta Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%North Augusta Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%North Augusta People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%North Augusta Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Augusta Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%North Augusta College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%North Augusta Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in North Augusta, 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 North Augusta 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 Program in North Augusta that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in North Augusta 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 North Augusta to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Treatment Centers, Short-term Treatment Facilities, 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in North Augusta. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in North Augusta, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in North Augusta 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 Rehab Center in North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in North Augusta 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in North Augusta, 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in North Augusta, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in North Augusta. 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 North Augusta, South Carolina Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Jones Behavioral Health Inc Augusta, GA 10.0 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
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 10.0 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 10.0 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Augusta, GA 14.6 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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)
Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA 14.6 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
Community Mental Health Center of East Augusta, GA 14.7 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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)
Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Fort Gordon, GA 17.1 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Aiken Center Aiken, SC 23.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
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 23.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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)
McDuffie County Mental Health Center Thomson, GA 32.2 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Counseling Group Waynesboro, GA 33.5 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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
Saluda Behavioral Health Systems Saluda, SC 33.7 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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
Cornerstone Abbeville, SC 38.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Faith Home Inc Greenwood, SC 46.0 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services Louisville, GA 46.3 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
LRC Substance Abuse and Lexington, SC 49.5 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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 51.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LRADAC The Behavioral Health Center of West Columbia, SC 51.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 51.8 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
New Life Center Allendale, SC 52.5 miles from North Augusta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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)

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

The highest prevalence of both binge and heavy drinking in 2001 was for young adults aged 18 to 25, with the peak rate occurring at age 21. The rate of binge drinking was 38.7 percent for young adults and 48.2 percent at age 21. Heavy alcohol use was reported by 13.6 percent of persons aged 18 to 25, and by 17.8 percent of persons aged 21. Binge and heavy alcohol use rates decreased faster with increasing age than did rates of past month alcohol use. While 55.2 percent of the population aged 45 to 49 in 2001 were current drinkers, 19.1 percent of persons within this age range binge drank and 5.4 percent drank heavily. Binge and heavy drinking were relatively rare among people aged 65 or older, with reported rates of 5.8 and 1.4 percent, respectively.

When an individual has a brief history of drug addiction and wishes to correct the situation, outpatient drug addiction treatment or counseling could possibly be the most appropriate initial approach in addressing their situation.

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with level of education in 2005. Among adults aged 18 or older, those who graduated from high school but did not attend any college and those who graduated from college had lower rates of dependence or abuse (9.0 and 8.0 percent, respectively) than those who were not high school graduates and those with some college (10.2 and 10.3 percent, respectively).

The rate of illegal drug use in the past year was higher among teens aged 12 to 17 who received mental health treatment or counseling in the past year than among those who did not receive treatment or counseling (28.8 vs. 17.0 percent, respectively). This pattern also was observed for marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, and the nonmedical use of prescription type psychotherapeutics.

In 2006, among adults aged 18 or older who first tried marijuana at age 14 or younger, 12.9 percent were classified with illegal drug dependence or abuse, higher than the 2.2 percent of adults who had first used marijuana at age 18 or older.

OxyContin is a central nervous system depressant. OxyContin affects the opioid receptors found in the central nervous system that activate responses ranging from analgesia to respiratory depression to euphoria.


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 North Augusta:

North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 8:00 AM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM
Friday, 8:00 AM
Monday, 8:00 AM
Thursday, 8:00 AM
Saturday, 8:00 AM

North Augusta 2
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Monday, 2:00 PM
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Friday, 2:00 PM

North Augusta 3
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 5:30 PM
Saturday, 5:30 PM
Thursday, 5:30 PM
Monday, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:30 PM

North Augusta 4
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM
Monday, 7:00 PM

North Augusta 5
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:30 PM
Tuesday, 8:30 PM

North Augusta 6
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM

North Augusta 7
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 10:30 PM
Saturday, 10:30 PM

North Augusta 8
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 12:30 PM

North Augusta 9
North Augusta
Riverside Blvd
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 2:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of North Augusta, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
10%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
94%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
28%
44%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in North Augusta, 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
9%
8%
3%
5%
0%
0%
71%
3%
1%
0%
Most common first drug experience in North Augusta, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
5%
2%
4%
13%
3%
12%
10%
14%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in North Augusta, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in North Augusta, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in North Augusta, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
91%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in North Augusta, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
4%
3%
5%
13%
3%
8%
7%
25%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
14%
48%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
68%
32%
Surveys updated monthly.

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