Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan county, is 21 miles NE of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 121 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metropolitan area. Bristol contains a population of approximately 24,821.

The People and Families of Bristol

In Bristol, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bristol had a median family income of $37,341.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bristol favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $28,800. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bristol Housing

Bristol has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Tennessee, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bristol, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Bristol24,821$37,341
Elizabethton13,372$33,333
Johnson City55,469$40,977
Kingsport44,905$40,183

High Points

Bristol strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bristol Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bristol Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bristol Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bristol Affordability of Rents


The listings in Bristol, Tennessee and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Bristol, Tennessee and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Bristol 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Bristol that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Bristol 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 Bristol to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Bristol. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Bristol, Tennessee, 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, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Bristol 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Bristol, TN. 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 Bristol, TN., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Bristol 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 Facility in Bristol, TN., 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 Center in Bristol, TN. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Bristol. 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 Bristol, Tennessee Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 2 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers in Bristol, Tennessee. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Bristol:

Comprehensive Community Services Bristol, TN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Frontier Health Inc Bristol, TN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, 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)
Highlands Community Services (SAIOP) Abingdon, VA 13.6 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mountain Empire Day Reporting Center Abingdon, VA 13.6 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Magnolia Ridge Alc Drug Trt Facility Johnson City, TN 22.8 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Frontier Health Inc Greeneville, TN 23.3 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Indian Path Medical Center Kingsport, TN 25.2 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug 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, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
James H Quillen VAMC Mountain Home, TN 29.6 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
First Things First Inc Boone, NC 31.5 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W David Holden Boone, NC 31.5 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Clinch Valley Treatment Center Cedar Bluff, VA 33.5 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mount Rogers Transitions Marion, VA 33.7 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New River Behavioral Healthcare Blowing Rock, NC 34.0 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W David Holden, Counselor Boone, NC 34.0 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Wise County Mental Health Center Big Stone Gap, VA 39.1 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dickenson County Community Services Clintwood, VA 46.2 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Comprehensive Community Services Greeneville, TN 46.8 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Dickenson County Behavioral Services Clintwood, VA 47.1 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cumberland Mountain Comm Servs Board Grundy, VA 48.8 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clean on Green Lenoir, NC 49.8 miles from Bristol
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2006, among persons who received their last or current substance use treatment at a specialty facility in the past year, 42.1 percent reported using their "own savings or earnings" as a source of payment for their most recent specialty treatment. In addition, 37.4 percent reported using private health insurance, 26.9 percent reported using Medicaid, 21.4 percent reported using public assistance other than Medicaid, 20.9 percent reported using Medicare, and 16.3 percent reported relying on family members. (Note that persons could report more than one source of payment.)

In 2005, an estimated 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse in the past year (9.1 percent of the population aged 12 or older). Of these, 3.3 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illegal drugs, 3.6 million were dependent on or abused illegal drugs but not alcohol, and 15.4 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illegal drugs.

An individual can develop a full blown addiction to Percocet even if they have taken the drug for less than a month.

In San Francisco, local law enforcement has indicated that individuals in the city prefer to inject methamphetamine for a more intense "rush".

During a cocaine binge, when the drug is taken repeatedly, users may experience increasing restlessness, irritability and paranoia. For some users this can lead to a period of paranoid psychosis, with auditory hallucinations and a disconnection with reality.

Among adults aged 18 or older who had past year MDE in 2008, 71.0 percent received treatment (i.e., saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional or used prescription medication) for depression in the same time period. The past year MDE treatment rate was highest among persons aged 50 or older (86.3 percent), followed by adults aged 26 to 49 (72.6 percent) and adults aged 18 to 25 (44.7 percent). Of all adults aged 18 or older who had past year MDE with severe impairment in 2008, 75.0 percent received treatment.


The following survey was completed by residents of Bristol, Tennessee as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bristol, Tennessee. 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 Bristol, Tennessee.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
5%
2%
Marijuana use in Bristol, Tennessee.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
75%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Bristol, Tennessee.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
4%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
91%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
4%
59%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bristol, Tennessee?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
3%
11%
2%
1%
8%
0%
64%
1%
2%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Bristol, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
5%
3%
4%
2%
5%
14%
4%
12%
5%
16%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bristol, Tennessee schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bristol, Tennessee under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Bristol, Tennessee under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
90%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bristol, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
2%
6%
2%
5%
14%
5%
6%
6%
19%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
12%
65%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
11%
89%
Surveys updated monthly.

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