Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton, West Virginia, in Hancock county, is 31 miles W of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Steubenville - Weirton metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,411 people people live in Weirton.

The People and Families of Weirton

In Weirton, about 56% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Weirton nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weirton had a median family income of $42,466. Overall, families in Weirton are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Weirton does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,550) in Weirton than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Weirton Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Weirton, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in West Virginia.

Commuting

In Weirton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Weirton20,411$42,466
Follansbee3,115$37,679

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Weirton Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Weirton Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Weirton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Weirton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 15%Weirton People in Middle Class or Better

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

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Weirton, 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 Rehab Program. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center that is located in or around Weirton. The most important goal of any Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Weirton, 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 Weirton, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Weirton, West Virginia may include Inpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, Long-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Weirton to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Weirton, 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 Weirton, West Virginia treatment program; an Alcohol Treatment or Drug 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 Weirton, 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 Weirton, 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 Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Weirton, West Virginia will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Weirton, WV. Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug 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 Weirton 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 Weirton, WV. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Weirton 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 Weirton 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 Weirton where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Weirton, WV. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Weirton 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 Weirton, 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 Weirton choose to go to an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility 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 Weirton.

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

HealthWays Inc Weirton, WV
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Trinity Health System Behav Med Center Steubenville, OH 11.1 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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)
Jefferson Behavioral Health System Mingo Junction, OH 11.5 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Way Station East Liverpool, OH 17.4 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Columbiana County Mental Health Clinic East Liverpool, OH 17.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gateway Rehabilitation Center Aliquippa, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Tom Rutter House Aliquippa, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway Beaver Falls Beaver Falls, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway Moffett House Beaver Falls, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway South Canonsburg, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway North Hills Cranberry Township, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway Monroeville Monroeville, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway Allegheny Valley Pittsburgh, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Gateway Pleasant Hills West Mifflin, PA 21.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Drug and Alcohol Services of Beaver, PA 22.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, 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)
Northwood Health Systems Wheeling, WV 22.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Freedom Healthcare Services Bridgeville, PA 23.3 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Columbiana County Mental Health Center Lisbon, OH 23.9 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Next Step Foundation McKees Rocks, PA 23.9 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Care Center Inc Washington, PA 24.8 miles from Weirton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In 2002.2003, New Mexico had the highest percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem (3.5 percent). The States in the top fifth for needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem were mainly in the West (five States) or in the Northeast (four States). California had the largest total number of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, approximately 798,000 (see http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k3State/lot.htm).

Heroin withdrawal begins as early as a few hours after the drug was last used. The body needs time to recover, and heroin withdrawal symptoms result. Heroin withdrawal can occur whenever any chronic use is discontinued or reduced. Users also experience severe craving for the drug during withdrawal, precipitating continued abuse and/or relapse. Major withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose and typically subside after about a week; however, some individuals may show persistent withdrawal symptoms for months. Some people experience heroin withdrawal during hospitalization for health conditions other than their addiction. There are a few people in these circumstances that do not even realize they are experiencing withdrawal and think they just have the flu.

OxyContin is often used to alleviate or prevent the onset of opiate withdrawal by street users of heroin and methadone.

Cocaine is highly addictive and those who smoke cocaine appear to develop an addiction to the drug more rapidly that those who snort it.

In 2008, an estimated 70.9 million Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) users of a tobacco product. This represents 28.4 percent of the population in that age range. In addition, 59.8 million persons (23.9 percent of the population) were current cigarette smokers; 13.1 million (5.3 percent) smoked cigars; 8.7 million (3.5 percent) used smokeless tobacco; and 1.9 million (0.8 percent) smoked tobacco in pipes.

Codependency is described as a pattern of habitual self-defeating coping mechanisms. Codependency occurs as the result of living in a house with someone who suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction.


The following survey was completed by residents of Weirton, West Virginia as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Weirton, 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 Weirton, West Virginia.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
2%
11%
Marijuana use in Weirton, West Virginia.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Weirton, West Virginia.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
15%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
32%
47%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Weirton, 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
6%
12%
3%
10%
1%
2%
57%
2%
0%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Weirton, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
3%
7%
3%
5%
11%
4%
6%
8%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Weirton, West Virginia schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Weirton, West Virginia under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
82%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Weirton, West Virginia under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
93%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Weirton, West Virginia?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
3%
6%
3%
3%
11%
2%
7%
10%
22%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
17%
61%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
26%
74%
Surveys updated monthly.

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