South Charleston, West Virginia

South Charleston, West Virginia is 3 miles W of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 130 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. It is in Kanawha county. The city is part of the Charleston metro area. The population of South Charleston is 13,390.

The People and Families of South Charleston

In South Charleston, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in South Charleston are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in South Charleston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Charleston had a median family income of $50,528. South Charleston is one of the richer cities in West Virginia. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in South Charleston. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among South Charleston political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $17,600. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

South Charleston Housing

Of the housing in South Charleston, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in West Virginia.

Commuting

In South Charleston, 92% of commuters drive to work. South Charleston features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
South Charleston13,390$50,528
Charleston53,421$47,975
Dunbar8,154$42,665
Hurricane5,222$43,155
Nitro6,824$41,367
St Albans11,567$47,913

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%South Charleston Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%South Charleston Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%South Charleston Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%South Charleston College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%South Charleston Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%South Charleston People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%South Charleston Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%South Charleston Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%South Charleston Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%South Charleston Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in South Charleston, WV.? Do you know of someone in South Charleston, 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in South Charleston 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in South Charleston 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 Program in South Charleston 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 South Charleston, WV., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in South Charleston are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, Short-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in South Charleston 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 South Charleston, West Virginia delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in South Charleston, 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 Rehabilitation Center in South Charleston, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, West Virginia Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in South Charleston, West Virginia. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to South Charleston:

Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston, WV
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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)
Presteras Addiction Recovery Centers Dunbar, WV 4.9 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV 7.2 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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 7.2 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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)
Prestera Center Charleston, WV 7.6 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc Branchland, WV 22.6 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC Barboursville, WV 28.7 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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
Huntington Treatment Center Huntington, WV 36.2 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Laurelwood Huntington, WV 36.5 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Halfway House
Renaissance Place Huntington, WV 36.5 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 36.5 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 36.5 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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)
Wayne County Outpatient Services Wayne, WV 37.0 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: 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)
FACTS New Alternatives Gallipolis, OH 44.1 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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)
FMRS Health Systems Inc Beckley, WV 47.6 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mental Health Services, Males, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Southern West Virginia Beckley, WV 47.6 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Seneca Health Services Inc Lewisburg, WV 48.2 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
United Summit Center Gilmer County Big Springs, WV 48.9 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Ironton Lawrence County Ironton, OH 49.0 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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)
Williamson Treatment Center Inc Williamson, WV 49.0 miles from South Charleston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The top fifth for average annual incidence of marijuana for persons aged 12 or older was comprised mostly of States from the West (five) and from the Northeast (four). Seven States ranked in the top fifth for marijuana incidence in the 12 or older age group also ranked in the top fifth for past month marijuana use (Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Because most initiation of marijuana takes place at age 25 or earlier (Gfroerer, Wu, & Penne, 2002), the rates of initiation in the 26 or older age group were much lower than those in the 12 to 17 and 18 to 25 age groups: 0.1, 6.6, and 6.8, respectively. Vermont had the highest rate among teens aged 12 to 17 (10.4), while New Hampshire had the highest rate among persons aged 18 to 25 (11.1) (Table B.5). In the 12 or older age group, seven States from the South were ranked in the lowest fifth for incidence of marijuana.

Among teens, 9.1 percent of Hispanics had MDE in the past year, similar to the rate for non-Hispanic teens (8.7 percent). Among 12 to 17 year olds, teens who reported two or more races had the highest prevalence of lifetime MDE (19.0 percent) in 2005.

Marijuana smoke has a pungent and distinctive, usually sweet-and-sour odor.

The prevalence of SPD among women aged 18 or older (13.4 percent) was higher than that among men in that age group (8.2 percent).

People use drugs for many reasons, such as: curiosity or experimentation, peer pressure, for a sense of relaxation or for the numbing effect that helps to ease physical or emotional pain.

Black heroin, known as black tar, may be sticky (like tar) or hard to the touch.


The following survey was completed by residents of South Charleston, West Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in South Charleston, 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 South Charleston, West Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
12%
12%
Marijuana use in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
80%
11%
Perception of Alcohol in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
4%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
82%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
17%
54%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in South Charleston, 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
7%
9%
2%
1%
3%
2%
64%
8%
1%
3%
Most common first drug experience in South Charleston, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
2%
8%
3%
5%
15%
5%
7%
10%
11%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in South Charleston, West Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in South Charleston, West Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
88%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in South Charleston, West Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
85%
14%
What is the most common drug used in your school in South Charleston, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
7%
2%
5%
11%
3%
11%
9%
19%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
24%
52%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
60%
40%
Surveys updated monthly.

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