Huntsville, Alabama

Introduction to Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama stands out among cities in the Southeast by being repeatedly named by publications as one of the best places to live in the region. These ratings are for both business and for quality of life, two things for which the city scores high marks. Fortune 500 companies call Huntsville home. Industries related to technology and defense are common here, such as the Army’s Redstone Arsenal, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. Southern heritage mixes with high-tech entrepreneurial spirit to make a town with a high quality of life.

Huntsville Culture

There is a wide variety of cultural activities and amenities in the greater Huntsville area. From festivals to museums to historical cemeteries, the city has something to offer anyone. The Panoply Festival of the Arts is one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast, according to the Southeastern Tourism Society. The event has five stages that feature dance, music, and theater performances. Activities for children are plentiful, and there is an artist choreography competition. The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll features residents in period costumes representing notable Huntsville residents from the past. Alabama’s history can be explored at the Alabama Constitutional Village where villagers in period clothing take visitors on tours of Federal style buildings.

Huntsville Sports and Leisure

Huntsville offers many different types of sporting events, including AA baseball with the Huntsville Stars, the Huntsville Speedway where NASCAR racing takes place, and Southern Professional Hockey League team the Huntsville Havoc. There are also a variety of recreation centers, parks, and youth athletic leagues located throughout the city and offering something for everyone in the way of leisure activities. Tennis, golf, and aquatic programs are offered at many recreational facilities.

Huntsville Outdoors

Located in the heart of the Tennessee River Valley, Huntsville is no stranger to natural beauty and outdoor fun. The city is surrounded by mesas and hills, and a mountain called Monte Santo is just east of the city. The Green Mountains, Rainbow Mountain, Madkin Mountain, Brindlee Mountain, and Wade Mountain are also close by. The land is karst spring country, and limestone bedrock caves are common in the area. In fact, the headquarters of the National Speleological Society are right in the middle of Huntsville. For those interested in horseback riding, 3H Stables can provide a view of the Alabama mountains from horseback. The Flint River is just 7 miles from Huntsville, and it provides excellent canoeing opportunities. Wheeler Reservoir offers 60,000 acres of outdoor fun and is camper’s paradise. Green Mountain Nature Trail is a 16-acre park with wooded paths and covered bridges.

Huntsville at Night

Huntsville offers a great deal of choice when it comes to nightlife. There are a variety of dance clubs in the downtown area, and downtown on any weekend evening is bustling. There are also numerous bars and restaurants to choose from when planning an evening out with friends. Some of the most popular places include Sammy T’s and 721.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Huntsville158,216$52,202
Athens18,967$44,544
Decatur53,929$47,574
Madison29,329$74,532

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%Huntsville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%Huntsville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%Huntsville Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Huntsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Huntsville Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Huntsville Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Huntsville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Huntsville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Huntsville Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Huntsville People in Middle Class or Better


The listings in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville.

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

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

There are 6 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. We have also provided 14 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Huntsville:

Alabama Recovery Center Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Crestwood Medical Center of Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Huntsville Madison County MH Center Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Huntsville Metro Treatment Center Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Huntsville Recovery Inc Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pathfinder Inc Huntsville, AL
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mental Health Ctr of North Central AL Decatur, AL 23.1 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Freedom House Rogersville, AL 41.3 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Cullman County Treatment Center Cullman, AL 43.2 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lighthouse Inc Cullman, AL 43.2 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Life Center Fort Payne, AL 48.8 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Cedar Lodge Guntersville, AL 48.8 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cherokee Etowah DeKalb MH Center Attalla, AL 52.9 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rapha Treatment Center Attalla, AL 52.9 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sandys Place Inc Attalla, AL 52.9 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountain View Deferred Prosecution Gadsden, AL 53.1 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountain View Hospital Gadsden, AL 53.1 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, 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)
Mountain View Outpatient Program Gadsden, AL 53.1 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mountain View Partial Hospitalization Gadsden, AL 53.1 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Tony Rice Center Inc Shelbyville, TN 54.6 miles from Huntsville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Methadone is currently used in doctor's offices and in pain management clinics around the world.

More than one fifth (23.0 percent) of persons aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey in 2006. This translates to about 57 million people. The rate in 2006 is similar to the rate in 2005 (22.7 percent).

The rate of current illegal drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2008 (8.0 percent) was the same as the rate in 2007 (8.0 percent).

The percentage strongly or somewhat disapproving of peers' substance use generally decreased with age. In 2006, disapproval of peers using marijuana once a month or more, for example, was reported by 92.4 percent of teens aged 12 or 13, 82.5 percent of those aged 14 or 15, and 74.0 percent of those aged 16 or 17.

In 2006, 23.6 million persons aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illegal drug or alcohol use problem (9.6 percent of the persons aged 12 or older). Of these, 2.5 million (1.0 percent of persons aged 12 or older and 10.8 percent of those who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility. Thus, 21.1 million persons (8.6 percent of the population aged 12 or older) needed treatment for an illegal drug or alcohol use problem but did not receive treatment at a specialty substance abuse facility in the past year. These estimates are similar to the estimates for 2005.

Drug treatment methods that incorporate relapse prevention as a component of their drug treatment program, often times are backed by a solid recovery program. Relapse prevention is a critical part of the drug rehabilitation process because it will help the individual to maintain their sobriety once they have left the treatment facility.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Huntsville:

Huntsville Group
Presbyterian Church
309 Church Street
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Liv In The Answer
9650 S. Jordan Rd. (ch)
Huntsville, Alabama 35811

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 2:00 PM
Tuesday, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Huntsville, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
85%
8%
7%
Marijuana use in Huntsville, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
86%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Huntsville, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
2%
97%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
77%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
3%
61%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Huntsville, 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
14%
20%
1%
9%
7%
0%
28%
14%
2%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Huntsville, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
7%
2%
2%
15%
4%
6%
10%
16%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Huntsville, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Huntsville, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
90%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Huntsville, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Huntsville, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
4%
3%
3%
13%
5%
7%
8%
20%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
11%
59%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
77%
23%
Surveys updated monthly.

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