Goodwater, Alabama

Goodwater, Alabama, in Coosa county, is 49 miles N of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 107 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 1,633 people in the city.

The People and Families of Goodwater

In Goodwater, about 39% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Goodwater isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodwater had a median family income of $28,819.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Goodwater Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Goodwater is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Goodwater, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Top 1%Goodwater Affordability of Property Taxes
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The listings in Goodwater, Alabama and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Goodwater, 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 Goodwater.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Goodwater 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Goodwater 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 Goodwater to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Goodwater 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 Goodwater, 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.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Goodwater, 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Goodwater, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Goodwater, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Goodwater 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 Goodwater, Alabama Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County Inc Alexander City, AL 17.5 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cheaha Regional Mental Health Caradale Sylacauga, AL 18.8 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
A New Direction Wetumpka, AL 36.4 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Choice Intervention Roanoke, AL 37.1 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shelby County Treatment Center Alabaster, AL 43.0 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Calhoun Treatment Center Inc Oxford, AL 44.0 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Chemical Addictions Program Inc (CAP) Millbrook, AL 46.5 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Anniston Fellowship House Inc Anniston, AL 47.2 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Calhoun Cleburne Mental Health Center Anniston, AL 47.2 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bridge Inc Ashville, AL 48.6 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol 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)
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System Tuskegee, AL 50.3 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bradford Health Services Birmingham, AL 51.5 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 51.5 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Birmingham, AL 51.7 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Birmingham, AL 52.4 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Jefferson Cnty Committee for Econ Opp Birmingham, AL 52.4 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Saint Annes Home Inc Birmingham, AL 52.4 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Zukoski Outpatient Birmingham, AL 52.4 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham, AL 52.7 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Halfway House, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central Alabama Veterans Tuskegee, AL 53.7 miles from Goodwater
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females

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

Marijuana-possession arrests totaled around 750,000 in 2008.

Some individuals will go through great pangs to get their preferred inhalant; silver and gold spray paints which contain a higher amount of toluene than the other paint colors, are very popular.

Community-based recovery groups may aid in helping to extend the effects of professional treatment by supporting individuals throughout their lifetime recovery process.

Approximately 15 percent of 10th and 12th graders have used amphetamines.

As there is never a dull moment in the world of designer drugs, a man in Georgia that was under the influence of bath salts dialed 911 and told the operator that he was going to extract his own liver with a mechanical pencil.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2001, the rate of illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse was highest for completely rural counties (11.0 percent) and lowest for counties in large metropolitan areas (7.4 percent) and counties in metropolitan areas with a population between 250,000 and 1 million (7.4 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Goodwater, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Goodwater, 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 Goodwater, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Goodwater, Alabama.
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 Goodwater, Alabama.
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 Goodwater, 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
Most common first drug experience in Goodwater, Alabama?
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 Goodwater, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Goodwater, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Goodwater, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Goodwater, Alabama?
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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