Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Bayou La Batre, Alabama, in Mobile county, is 22 miles SW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 115 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Mobile metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bayou La Batre is home to some 2,313 residents.

The People and Families of Bayou La Batre

In Bayou La Batre, about 50% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Bayou La Batre tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 48% of Bayou La Batre is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Bayou La Batre is very American.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bayou La Batre had a median family income of $27,580.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Bayou La Batre.

Bayou La Batre Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Bayou La Batre was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bayou La Batre, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bayou La Batre strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Bayou La Batre Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Bayou La Batre Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%Bayou La Batre Walking and Biking to Work


The listings in Bayou La Batre, Alabama and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Bayou La Batre, Alabama and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Bayou La Batre.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Bayou La Batre treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Bayou La Batre would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Bayou La Batre to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Recovery, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Bayou La Batre will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Bayou La Batre, AL. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Bayou La Batre, AL. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Bayou La Batre, AL. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Bayou La Batre is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Bayou La Batre, Alabama Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Bayou La Batre, AL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Bayou La Batre, Alabama:

Gulf Coast Treatment Grand Bay, AL 10.0 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gulf Coast Treatment Center Grand Bay, AL 10.2 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mobile Mental Health Mobile, AL 15.9 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
Dauphin Way Lodge Mobile, AL 17.5 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ECD Program Mobile, AL 17.5 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Franklin Primary Health Center Mobile, AL 17.5 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stevens Center of Singing River Servs Pascagoula, MS 19.2 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
AltaPointe Health Systems Inc Mobile, AL 19.8 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System Mobile, AL 19.8 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Baldwin County Mental Health Center Fairhope, AL 25.7 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Singing River Services Gautier, MS 27.5 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, 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)
Home of Grace Ocean Springs, MS 31.6 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shoulder Spanish Fort, AL 37.3 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gulf Coast Mental Health Center Gulfport, MS 51.3 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Live Oaks Treatment Center Gulfport, MS 51.3 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Crossroads Recovery Center Gulfport, MS 53.1 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lakeview Center Inc Pensacola, FL 56.3 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cordova Counseling Center Pensacola, FL 58.8 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Friary Gulf Breeze, FL 70.7 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Avalon Center of Lakeview Center Milton, FL 74.4 miles from Bayou La Batre
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

As of 2011, the use of bath salt has become extremely widespread and the substances have been recently categorized as a "Drug of Concern" by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Health risks and problems resulting from crack cocaine use are the same as those listed for cocaine, however because of the intensity of the drug it is a higher risk.

Among adults aged 18 or older, past year prevalence of MDE was higher among unemployed persons (11.6 percent) than among persons employed full time (6.6 percent), persons employed part time (7.6 percent), and persons not in the labor force (7.8 percent).

Teens who had engaged in fighting or other delinquent behaviors were more likely than other teens to have used illegal drugs. For example, past month illegal drug use was reported by 17.3 percent of teens who had gotten into serious fights at school or work in the past year compared with 7.6 percent of those who had not, and by 38.9 percent of those who had stolen or tried to steal something worth over $50 in the past year compared with 8.5 percent of those who had not.

Related to the prevalence of marijuana use is the number of persons in a period of time who used marijuana for the first time ever. When the number of first-time users of a substance increases for a number of consecutive years, the prevalence rate for the substance tends to increase also. The average annual incidence of marijuana for this report is estimated somewhat differently than in the national report. The estimate for a single year is averaged over the 2 most recent years and expressed as a percentage or rate per 100 person years of exposure.6 For the combined years 2002.2003, the national marijuana incidence rate for all persons aged 12 or older was 1.8 percent. Vermont had the highest rate, 2.7 percent (Table B.5).

OxyContin is illegally diverted in several ways including pharmacy diversion, "doctor shopping," and improper prescribing practices by physicians.


The following survey was completed by residents of Bayou La Batre, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. 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 Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
0%
6%
Marijuana use in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
81%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
9%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
6%
67%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
0%
6%
1%
1%
4%
1%
69%
12%
1%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
5%
2%
5%
14%
4%
11%
4%
20%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bayou La Batre, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bayou La Batre, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Bayou La Batre, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
89%
9%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
3%
7%
3%
3%
12%
3%
8%
5%
24%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
33%
42%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
72%
28%
Surveys updated monthly.

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