Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, West Virginia is 29 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 64 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Berkeley county. The city is part of the Washington metro area. The population of Martinsburg is 14,972.

The People and Families of Martinsburg

In Martinsburg, about 43% of adults are married. Adults in Martinsburg are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Martinsburg had a median family income of $36,954.

Political Inclinations

Among Martinsburg political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,175. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Martinsburg Housing

Of the housing in Martinsburg, approximately 51% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Martinsburg offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Martinsburg, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%Martinsburg Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 12%Martinsburg Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Martinsburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 14%Martinsburg Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Martinsburg, West Virginia and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that is located in or around Martinsburg. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Martinsburg, WV. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Martinsburg, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Martinsburg, West Virginia may include Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Martinsburg to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Martinsburg, WV. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Martinsburg, West Virginia treatment program; a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Martinsburg, WV. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Martinsburg, West Virginia attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Martinsburg, WV. Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Martinsburg to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Martinsburg, WV. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Martinsburg will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Martinsburg to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Martinsburg where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Martinsburg, WV. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Martinsburg can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Martinsburg, West Virginia is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Martinsburg choose to go to an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Martinsburg.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Martinsburg, West Virginia Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are 6 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We have also provided 14 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Martinsburg:

Behavioral Health Services of Martinsburg, WV
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CAT 5 Substance Abuse Services Martinsburg, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
City Hospital Inc Martinsburg, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Eastridge Health Systems Martinsburg, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Martinsburg Institute Martinsburg, WV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shenandoah Valley Martinsburg, WV
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, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
EastRidge Health Systems Berkeley Springs, WV 1.5 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alternative Drug Alcohol Counseling Hagerstown, MD 15.8 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Catoctin Counseling Center Hagerstown, MD 15.8 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Wells House Hagerstown, MD 15.8 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
W House Foundation Inc Hagerstown, MD 15.8 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Alternative Drug and Alcohol Hagerstown, MD 18.9 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
CAMEO House Hagerstown, MD 18.9 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wells House Inc Hagerstown, MD 18.9 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CAMEO House Washington Cnty Hlth Dept Hagerstown, MD 20.0 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Metro Treatment of Maryland LP Hagerstown, MD 20.0 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Washington County Health Department Hagerstown, MD 20.0 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Catoctin Summit Sabillasville, MD 20.0 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Allied Counseling Group Brunswick, MD 20.2 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Winchester Addiction Services PLC Winchester, VA 23.3 miles from Martinsburg
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Using amphetamine can affect the user's personal relationships as the drug can cause irritability and mood swings.

In a recent study that was conducted by a group called the Eagle River Youth Coalition, it was discovered that over 40% of middle school children in the county had use inhalants within the past 30 days.

Dilaudid is prescribed for individuals who suffer from moderate to severe pain such as that due to: burns, cancer, heart attack, injury (soft tissue and bone), renal colic, and many other conditions that are known to be extremely painful.

The use of methamphetamine accounts for up to ninety percent of all of the drug cases in the Northwest and Midwest portion of the United States.

In 2008, an estimated 15.0 percent of past year marijuana users aged 12 or older used marijuana on 300 or more days within the past 12 months. This translates into 3.9 million persons using marijuana on a daily or almost daily basis over a 12 month period. An estimated 35.7 percent (5.4 million) of past month marijuana users aged 12 or older used the drug on 20 or more days in the past month.

When addicted individuals stop using cocaine, they often become depressed. This also may lead to further cocaine use to alleviate depression.


Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Martinsburg:

Destiny Baptist Church
215 North Raleigh Street
"New Beginnings"
Martinsburg, West Virginia

Meeting Days and Times
Mondays, 7:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Martinsburg, West Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Martinsburg, West 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 Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
96%
0%
4%
Marijuana use in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
8%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
91%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
21%
54%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Martinsburg, West 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
5%
15%
2%
0%
4%
0%
60%
6%
2%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Martinsburg, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
2%
8%
3%
5%
13%
4%
11%
7%
16%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Martinsburg, West Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Martinsburg, West Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
Have you ever gone to school in Martinsburg, West Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
91%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Martinsburg, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
7%
2%
3%
11%
2%
11%
10%
22%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
21%
47%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
32%
68%
Surveys updated monthly.

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