Pearland, Texas

Pearland, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 10 miles SW of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles S of Houston, Texas. Part of the surrounding Brazoria metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Pearland is home to some 37,640 residents.

The People and Families of Pearland

In Pearland, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pearland are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearland had a median family income of $70,748. More so than most places, the people in Pearland 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 Pearland are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($48,190) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pearland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Pearland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Pearland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Pearland, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Pearland37,640$70,748
Alvin21,413$43,987
Friendswood29,037$77,293
Manvel3,046$68,125
Nassau Bay4,170$77,252
Pasadena141,674$42,541
South Houston15,833$34,903

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pearland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Pearland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Pearland Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pearland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pearland People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Pearland College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pearland Public Transportation Use


The listings in Pearland, Texas and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Pearland, Texas 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 Pearland.

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

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Pearland 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 Pearland, Texas, 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.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Pearland, TX. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Pearland, TX. 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Pearland, TX. 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 Rehab Center in Pearland 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 Pearland, Texas Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Pearland, TX. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Pearland, Texas:

Edith Irby Jones Healthcare Facility Houston, TX 7.2 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bellaire Medical Center Pavilion Houston, TX 8.8 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Intracare Hospital Houston, TX 9.8 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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, 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)
Memorial Hermann Houston, TX 9.8 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, 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
Star of Hope New Hope Program Houston, TX 9.8 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, 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
Pasadena Substance Abuse Clinic I Pasadena, TX 11.8 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Namus Inc Houston, TX 12.3 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Adult Rehabilitation Services Inc Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cornerstone Recovery Inc Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Houston Launch Pad Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Houston Recovery Campus Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol 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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Houston Treatment Center Inc Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jonahs Place Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
LH Transitional Center Inc Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
New Dimensions Day Hospital LLC Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Phoenix Houses of Texas Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
S and S Counseling Servs and Assc Inc Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shamar Hope Haven Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Spirit Mind and Body Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Texas Clinic Houston, TX 16.7 miles from Pearland
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid

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

The abuse of prescription opiate analgesics, especially oxycodone and hydrocodone, has become a serious problem.

In 2005, 37.8 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 with past year MDE received treatment for depression (saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional or used prescription medication). Among teens with past year MDE, 20.5 percent saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional only, 2.6 percent used prescription medication only, and 14.4 percent received treatment from both sources for depression in the past year.

Among full-time college students 18 to 22 years of age, boys were more likely than girls to report all three levels of drinking in 2001. Of the full-time undergraduates, 67.5 percent of boys and 59.2 percent of girls reported current alcohol use. Among full-time male college students, 52.6 percent reported binge drinking and 25.5 percent reported heavy drinking. About one third (33.5 percent) of female full-time college students reported binge drinking in 2001 and 11.7 percent reported heavy alcohol use.

Among teens aged 12 to 17, there was a significant increase between 2000 and 2001 in the rate of current illegal drug use among boys (from 9.8 to 11.4 percent), but no significant difference was noted among girls (from 9.5 to 10.2 percent).

The number and the percentage of the population receiving substance use treatment within the past year remained stable between 2005 and 2006 (3.9 million, 1.6 percent in 2005; 4.0 million, 1.6 percent in 2006).

Among teens aged 12 to 17, rates of current illegal drug use varied significantly by major racial/ethnic groups in 2004. The rate was highest among American Indian or Alaska Native teens (26.0 percent). Rates were 12.2 percent for teens reporting two or more races, 11.1 percent for white teens, 10.2 percent for Hispanic teens, 9.3 percent for black teens, and 6.0 percent for Asian teens.


The following survey was completed by residents of Pearland, Texas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Pearland, Texas. 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 Pearland, Texas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
12%
7%
Marijuana use in Pearland, Texas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Pearland, Texas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
24%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
78%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
21%
51%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Pearland, Texas?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
1%
25%
1%
8%
7%
2%
49%
2%
0%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Pearland, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
4%
3%
5%
12%
3%
12%
8%
24%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Pearland, Texas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Pearland, Texas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Pearland, Texas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
83%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Pearland, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
7%
2%
2%
12%
3%
12%
5%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
6%
69%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
29%
71%
Surveys updated monthly.

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