Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in Mason county, is 33 miles NE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 89 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 4,637 people in the city.

The People and Families of Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant, about 52% of adults are married. In Point Pleasant, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Point Pleasant has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Point Pleasant had a median family income of $33,527.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($400) in Point Pleasant. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Point Pleasant Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Point Pleasant is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Point Pleasant is known in West Virginia for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Point Pleasant, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Point Pleasant4,637$33,527
Ravenswood4,031$37,416
Ripley3,263$37,027

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Point Pleasant Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Point Pleasant Short Commute Times


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Point Pleasant, WV.? Do you know of someone in Point Pleasant, WV. 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 Facility in Point Pleasant comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Point Pleasant 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. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant, WV., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Point Pleasant are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant, West Virginia delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Point Pleasant, WV. 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Point Pleasant, WV. 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Point Pleasant, WV. 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 Point Pleasant, WV.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facilities in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Point Pleasant:

Prestera Center for MH Services Inc Point Pleasant, WV
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
FACTS New Alternatives Gallipolis, OH 11.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Males, 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)
Family Addiction Community Trt Servs Jackson, OH 32.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Health Recovery Services Inc Athens, OH 32.8 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC Barboursville, WV 35.1 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Ironton Lawrence County Ironton, OH 35.9 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Huntington Treatment Center Huntington, WV 37.1 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Presteras Addiction Recovery Centers Dunbar, WV 38.0 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Laurelwood Huntington, WV 38.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
Renaissance Place Huntington, WV 38.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Riverpark Hospital Huntington, WV 38.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Word House Inc Huntington, WV 38.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Options Alternative Program Vienna, WV 40.1 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV 42.1 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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)
Charleston Treatment Center Inc Charleston, WV 42.1 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Parkersburg Treatment Center Parkersburg, WV 42.2 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Worthington Center Inc Parkersburg, WV 42.2 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health 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)
Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston, WV 42.5 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Westbrook Health Services Harrisville, WV 42.7 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hand of Hope Ashland, KY 43.9 miles from Point Pleasant
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The average potency of marijuana from Federal seizures more than doubled from 1998 to 2008.

In 2005, 32.8 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they had attended religious services 25 or more times in the past year; 76.9 percent expressed agreement with the statement that religious beliefs are a very important part of their lives; 67.9 percent agreed with the statement that religious beliefs influence how they make decisions in life; and 34.9 percent agreed with the statement that it is important for their friends to share their religious beliefs. Findings for these measures remained stable from 2004 to 2005. Illegal drug, alcohol, and cigarette use were lower among teens who agreed with these statements than among those who disagreed. For example, past month illegal drug use was reported by 7.7 percent of those who agreed that religious beliefs are a very important part of life compared with 17.2 percent of those who disagreed with that statement.

There was a slight relationship between high rates of past year illegal drug dependence and high rates of past year cocaine use for persons aged 12 or older at the State level. Four States were ranked among the highest for both measures: District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Rhode Island.

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with current employment status in 2006. A higher percentage of unemployed adults aged 18 or older were classified with dependence or abuse (19.5 percent) than were full time employed adults (10.4 percent) or part time employed adults (10.2 percent).

In 2004, 2.1 million persons had used marijuana for the first time within the past 12 months. This estimate was not significantly different from the number in 2003 (2.0 million). The average age at first use among the 2.1 million recent marijuana initiates was 18.0 years. Most (63.8 percent) of the recent initiates were younger than age 18 when they first used.

Drug addiction affects almost 7% percent of those individuals that are residing in the United States, with cocaine and amphetamines cited as the two most popular drugs of choice, right behind marijuana.


The following survey was completed by residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Point Pleasant, 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
Most common first drug experience in Point Pleasant, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Point Pleasant, West Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Point Pleasant, West Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Point Pleasant, West Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Point Pleasant, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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