Germantown, TN Profile

Germantown, TN, population 37,348 , is located in Tennessee's Shelby county, about 14.2 miles from Memphis and 142.6 miles from Little Rock.

In the 90's the population of Germantown has grown by about 14%. It is Estimated in recent years the population of Germantown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.

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

Germantown Statistics Germantown Gender Information

Males in Germantown: 18,195 (49%)
Females in Germantown: 19,153 (51%)

As % of Population in Germantown in Germantown    

Race Diversity in Germantown

White: 93%
African American: 2%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in Germantown in Germantown        

Age Diversity in Germantown

Median Age in Germantown: 41.3 (Males in Germantown: 41.0, Females in Germantown: 41.5)

Germantown Males Under 20: 16%     Germantown Females Under 20: 15% Germantown Males 20 to 40: 8%     Germantown Females 20 to 40: 9% Germantown Males 40 to 60: 19%     Germantown Females 40 to 60: 20% Germantown Males Over 60: 6%     Germantown Females Over 60: 7%

Economics in Germantown in Germantown

Germantown Household Average Size: 2.82 people
Germantown Median Household Income: $ 94,609
Germantown Median Value of Homes: $ 215,200

Law Enforcement in Germantown

Reported crimes in the Germantown area during 2003:

Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 23
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 108

Burglary: 186
Larceny-theft: 729
Motor vehicle theft: 52
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,549

Germantown Location Information
Elevation: 360 feet above sea level. Land Area: 15.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Germantown Olive Branch 8.7 Miles Collierville 8.8 Miles Bartlett 8.9 Miles Lakeland 10.7 Miles Piperton 11.0 Miles Southaven 13.3 Miles Memphis 14.2 Miles Rossville 15.4 Miles Horn Lake 15.6 Miles Byhalia 16.3 Miles Big Cities Nearest Germantown (Population 100,000+) Memphis 14.2 Miles Little Rock 142.6 Miles Clarksville 169.9 Miles Huntsville 184.5 Miles Nashville 185.7 Miles Jackson 194.0 Miles Birmingham 203.1 Miles Evansville 235.8 Miles Springfield 244.2 Miles St Louis 245.8 Miles

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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Germantown, Tennessee? Are you concerned about a family member in Germantown, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Germantown, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Germantown, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Germantown, TN. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Germantown, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Germantown, Tennessee with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Germantown, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Germantown, TN. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Germantown, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Germantown, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Germantown - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Germantown. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Germantown. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Germantown, Tennessee Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Germantown, TN. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Germantown, Tennessee:

Lakeside Behavioral Health System Memphis, TN 8.6 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Baby Love Case Management Inc Memphis, TN 10.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
La Paloma Treatment Center Memphis, TN 10.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mental Health Resources PLLC Memphis, TN 10.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Urban Family Ministries Memphis, TN 10.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: 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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
VCPHCS VIII LLC Memphis, TN 10.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program Memphis, TN 11.6 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Delta Medical Center Memphis, TN 11.6 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southeast Mental Health Center Inc Memphis, TN 11.6 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Memphis City Schools Mental Health Ctr Memphis, TN 12.1 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Parkwood Behavioral Health System Olive Branch, MS 12.3 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Assoc Catholic Charities of Diocese Memphis, TN 13.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Memphis Alcohol and Drug Council Inc Memphis, TN 13.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Memphis Recovery Centers Inc Memphis, TN 13.0 miles from Germantown
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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Memphis Treatment Center for Memphis, TN 13.0 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Raleigh Professional Associates Memphis, TN 13.5 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Synergy Treatment Centers Memphis, TN 13.5 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Whitehaven Southwest Mental Health Ctr Memphis, TN 14.8 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Grace House Inc Memphis, TN 15.1 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Serenity Recovery Centers Inc Memphis, TN 15.1 miles from Germantown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, 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
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Among persons aged 12 or older, boys were nearly twice as likely as girls (16.3 vs. 8.6 percent) to drive under the influence of alcohol in the past year.

Weekly use of MDMA over a prolonged period may actually cause serotonin receptors to retreat into the dendrite of serotonin nerve cells. Depression and deficits in memory have been shown to occur more frequently in long-term MDMA users.

In 2008, the number of new nonmedical users of OxyContin aged 12 or older was 478,000, with an average age at first use of 21.8 years among those aged 12 to 49. These estimates are similar to those for 2007 (554,000 and 24.0 years, respectively). OxyContin initiation declined between 2004 (615,000) and 2008.

The Drug Abuse Warning Network reports that cocaine-related emergency room visits, after increasing 78 percent between 1990 and 1994, remained level between 1994 and 1996, with 152,433 cocaine-related episodes reported in 1996.

Among the 5.2 million adults on probation at some time in the past year, 23.9 percent reported current illegal drug use in 2008. This was higher than the rate of 7.5 percent among adults not on probation in 2008.

Many people that have developed an addiction to Vicodin will fabricate or exaggerate pain symptoms in order to obtain more of the drug.


The following survey was completed by residents of Germantown, Tennessee as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Germantown, 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 Germantown, Tennessee.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
6%
7%
Marijuana use in Germantown, Tennessee.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
80%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Germantown, Tennessee.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
5%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
84%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
16%
52%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Germantown, 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
12%
23%
1%
5%
3%
1%
37%
10%
1%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Germantown, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
2%
4%
3%
2%
15%
3%
12%
5%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Germantown, Tennessee schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Germantown, Tennessee under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
77%
20%
Have you ever gone to school in Germantown, Tennessee under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
90%
10%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Germantown, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
5%
2%
3%
13%
3%
6%
10%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
11%
60%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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