Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina, in Dorchester county, is 16 miles NW of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 157 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,752 people in Summerville.

The People and Families of Summerville

In Summerville, about 58% of adults are married.

Summerville has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Summerville had a median family income of $51,469. Summerville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Summerville living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,275) in Summerville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Summerville Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Summerville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Summerville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Summerville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Summerville27,752$51,469
Charleston96,650$48,705
Goose Creek29,208$47,937
Hanahan12,937$45,246
Hollywood3,946$35,406
Moncks Corner5,952$37,335
North Charleston79,641$32,868

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Summerville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Summerville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Summerville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Summerville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Summerville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Summerville Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you live in Summerville, 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 Summerville.

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

Treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Summerville 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 Summerville, 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Summerville, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Summerville, 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 Rehab Facility in Summerville, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Summerville 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 Summerville, South Carolina Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Summerville, South Carolina. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Summerville:

Dorchester County Commission on Summerville, SC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
437th Medical Group Charleston AFB, SC 10.8 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ernest E Kennedy Center Goose Creek, SC 15.9 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Palmetto Lowcountry North Charleston, SC 16.1 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Clinical Solutions of Charleston PA Charleston, SC 16.5 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC 16.5 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center Charleston, SC 16.5 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charleston Center of Charleston County Charleston, SC 22.5 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Colleton Commission on Round O, SC 30.2 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Clarendon Behavioral Health Services Manning, SC 41.7 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clarendon Cty Commission on Alc Trt Manning, SC 44.1 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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)
Beaufort County Beaufort, SC 46.1 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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)
Lighthouse Satellite Office of Hemingway, SC 49.2 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Williamsburg County Department on Kingstree, SC 49.2 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Tri County Commission on Orangeburg, SC 49.3 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Behavioral Health Branch Parris Island, SC 49.3 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
William J McCord Orangeburg, SC 52.3 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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
New Life Center Commission on Alcohol Hampton, SC 53.9 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Counseling Center of Georgetown Inc Georgetown, SC 55.9 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Georgetown County Georgetown, SC 56.2 miles from Summerville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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The following survey was completed by residents of Summerville, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Summerville, 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 Summerville, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
3%
22%
Marijuana use in Summerville, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
92%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Summerville, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
8%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
0%
67%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Summerville, 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
5%
6%
0%
2%
8%
3%
68%
1%
2%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Summerville, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
5%
2%
5%
11%
4%
7%
7%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Summerville, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Summerville, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
79%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Summerville, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
84%
16%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Summerville, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
2%
7%
3%
2%
15%
4%
10%
4%
23%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
18%
51%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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