Walterboro, South Carolina

Walterboro, South Carolina, in Colleton county, is 40 miles W of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 160 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is home to some 5,153 residents.

The People and Families of Walterboro

In Walterboro, about 42% of adults are married. Walterboro somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Walterboro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walterboro had a median family income of $36,549.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Walterboro. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Walterboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Walterboro was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Walterboro, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Walterboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Walterboro Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you live in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro.

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

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

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

Colleton Commission on Walterboro, SC
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, 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, Private health insurance
New Life Center Commission on Alcohol Hampton, SC 25.0 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)
Recovery Concepts LLC Ridgeland, SC 32.8 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Behavioral Health Branch Parris Island, SC 33.1 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Beaufort County Beaufort, SC 33.3 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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)
437th Medical Group Charleston AFB, SC 35.3 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Life Center Commission on Allendale, SC 35.9 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Palmetto Lowcountry North Charleston, SC 39.9 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug 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)
New Life Center Allendale, SC 40.0 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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)
Clinical Solutions of Charleston PA Charleston, SC 40.2 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
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 40.2 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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 40.2 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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)
Tri County Commission on Orangeburg, SC 42.1 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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)
Ernest E Kennedy Center Goose Creek, SC 43.1 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
William J McCord Orangeburg, SC 44.5 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
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
Charleston Center of Charleston County Charleston, SC 47.7 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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)
Clarendon Behavioral Health Services Manning, SC 56.6 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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 59.0 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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)
Recovery Place Inc Savannah, GA 64.1 miles from Walterboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In 1997 it was estimated that the number of current crack users in the U.S. was about 604,000, which does not reflect any significant change since 1988.

A majority of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they disapprove of their peers using substances. In 2008, 89.6 percent of teens "strongly" or "somewhat" disapproved of their peers smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, which was similar to the rate of 89.7 percent in 2007, but higher than the 87.1 percent in 2002. Also in 2008, 82.7 percent strongly or somewhat disapproved of peers using marijuana or hashish once a month or more, which was similar to the 82.9 percent reported in 2007, but was an increase from the 80.4 percent reported in 2002. In addition, 87.0 percent of teens strongly or somewhat disapproved of peers having one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day in 2008, which was similar to the 86.6 percent reported in 2007, but was higher than the 84.7 percent reported in 2002.

There is a percentage of the population will choose to take more Ambien than the necessary dose deliberately to get high. It is recommended that users that have been prescribed the drug that have a tendency towards substance abuse give additional tablets to a friend for safe keeping.

According to a 1998 survey which annually surveys teen attitudes and recent drug use, lifetime and past-year use of crack cocaine increased among eighth graders to its highest levels since 1991, the first year data were available for this grade.

The average potency of marijuana from Federal seizures more than doubled from 1998 to 2008.

Heroin addicts who choose to be treated with methadone detox are not making any real progress in terms of addiction recovery; having to take a drug everyday or be dope sick--it is just another form of addiction.


The following survey was completed by residents of Walterboro, South Carolina as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Walterboro, 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 Walterboro, South Carolina.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
11%
5%
Marijuana use in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
90%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
14%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
89%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
17%
60%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Walterboro, 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%
30%
0%
9%
6%
1%
27%
14%
3%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Walterboro, South Carolina?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
5%
2%
4%
14%
2%
11%
4%
27%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Walterboro, South Carolina schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Walterboro, South Carolina under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Walterboro, South Carolina under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Walterboro, 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%
3%
2%
5%
15%
2%
11%
9%
21%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
12%
62%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
8%
92%
Surveys updated monthly.

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