McLean, Virginia

McLean, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 5 miles SW of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 9 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. McLean has a population of 38,929.

The People and Families of McLean

In McLean, about 68% of adults are married. McLean is considered a town for married couples and families.

The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McLean had a median family income of $137,610. McLean is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. McLean finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of McLean is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in McLean ($1,145,858). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

McLean Housing

About 85% of housing units in McLean are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In McLean, 84% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
McLean38,929$137,610
Annandale54,994$80,459
Arlington189,453$78,877
Fairfax21,498$78,921
Falls Church10,377$97,225
Reston56,407$94,061
Vienna14,453$93,043

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Mclean Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Mclean Public Transportation Use


The listings in McLean, Virginia and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in McLean, VA.? Do you know of someone in McLean, VA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in McLean comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in McLean treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in McLean would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in McLean, VA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in McLean are Outpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Short-term Drug Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehab Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in McLean have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in McLean, Virginia delivered by a qualified Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in McLean, VA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in McLean, VA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in McLean, VA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in McLean, VA.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the McLean, Virginia Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in McLean, VA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from McLean, Virginia:

Residential Support Services Falls Church, VA 4.2 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days 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)
Arlington County Alcohol and Drug Prog Arlington, VA 4.5 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Virginia Hospital Center Arlington, VA 4.5 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Womens Home Inc Arlington, VA 4.5 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Executive Addictive Disease Progs Inc Washington, DC 4.6 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Washington, DC 4.6 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Inova Comprehensive Addiction Falls Church, VA 4.9 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Arlington County Behavioral Healthcare Arlington, VA 5.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Boys Recovery Lodge Arlington, VA 5.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Riverside Hospital Acute Program Washington, DC 5.6 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Suburban Hospital Bethesda, MD 6.2 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Partners in Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Washington, DC 6.3 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Fairfax Methadone Treatment Center Annandale, VA 7.0 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harrison House of Virginia Annandale, VA 7.0 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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
Living Free Health Services Annandale, VA 7.0 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Adams Mill Abstinence Center Washington, DC 7.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Hillcrest Childrens Center Washington, DC 7.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Latin American Youth Center Washington, DC 7.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Mental Health Substance Abuse Program Washington, DC 7.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Second Genesis Inc Washington, DC 7.4 miles from McLean
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Of the 21.1 million persons in 2006 who were classified as needing substance use treatment but not receiving treatment at a specialty facility in the past year, 940,000 persons (4.5 percent) reported that they perceived a need for treatment for their illegal drug or alcohol use problem. Of these 940,000 persons who felt they needed treatment but did not receive treatment in 2006, 314,000 (33.5 percent) reported that they made an effort to get treatment, and 625,000 (66.5 percent) reported making no effort to get treatment. These estimates were similar to the numbers reported in 2005 (296,000 and 865,000, respectively).

The neurotoxin effects of long term inhalant abuse can include damage to the brain that is involved in controlling cognition, movement and vision.

Every person that is taking Ambien, whether through prescription or illegal use, is vulnerable to an Ambien addiction, although not everyone will develop one.

Infections from unsterile needles are common among amphetamine users who inject the drug. Some infections are passed from user to user via shared needles.

Outdoor marijuana cultivation sites are becoming increasingly common.

The exact medical causes of drug and alcohol addiction cannot yet be completely understood. Researchers in the field of substance abuse can only state with assurance that the repeated use of addictive drugs can bring about dramatic changes in both the structure and the function of the brain in destructive ways that can result in compulsive drug use.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in McLean:

Dr. Bob's #2
Lewinsville Pres Church
1724 Chainbridge Rd
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Experience^ Strength & Hope
Charles Wesley Methodist Ch
6817 Dean Dr. Off Westmoreland
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:45 PM

Fireside
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
1724 Chainbridge Rd @ Gt Falls
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Lewinsville Promises
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
1724 Chain Bridge Rd@ Gt Falls
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Mclean Thursday Morning
Lewinsville Presbyterian Ch
1724 Chainbridge @ Gt Falls
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 10:00 AM

Tues 12 & 12
Charles Wesley Methodist Ch
6817 Dean Dr. Off Westmoreland
Mclean, Virginia 22101

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of McLean, Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in McLean, Virginia. 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 McLean, Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
77%
2%
21%
Marijuana use in McLean, Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
78%
16%
Perception of Alcohol in McLean, Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
5%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
87%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
8%
69%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in McLean, Virginia?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
17%
0%
5%
0%
0%
47%
12%
2%
7%
Most common first drug experience in McLean, Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
2%
7%
2%
5%
13%
3%
9%
8%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in McLean, Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in McLean, Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
88%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in McLean, Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
84%
11%
What is the most common drug used in your school in McLean, Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
7%
3%
5%
12%
5%
7%
10%
14%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
21%
41%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
89%
11%
Surveys updated monthly.

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