Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in Colbert county, is 40 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 110 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Florence metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Muscle Shoals is home to some 11,924 residents.

The People and Families of Muscle Shoals

In Muscle Shoals, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Muscle Shoals had a median family income of $48,113. More so than most places, the people in Muscle Shoals generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Muscle Shoals are poor than in most places in Alabama. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($9,025) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Muscle Shoals. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Muscle Shoals Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Muscle Shoals was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Muscle Shoals, 98% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Muscle Shoals11,924$48,113
Florence36,264$40,577
Russellville8,971$35,799
Sheffield9,652$33,877
Tuscumbia7,856$39,831

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Muscle Shoals Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Muscle Shoals Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Muscle Shoals Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Muscle Shoals Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Muscle Shoals People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Muscle Shoals Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Muscle Shoals College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Muscle Shoals Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Muscle Shoals, AL.? Do you know of someone in Muscle Shoals, AL. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Muscle Shoals comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Muscle Shoals 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 Rehabilitation Facility in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals, AL., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Muscle Shoals are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals, Alabama delivered by a qualified Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Muscle Shoals, AL. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Muscle Shoals, AL. 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Muscle Shoals, AL. 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 Muscle Shoals, AL.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Muscle Shoals:

Treatment Centers Inc Muscle Shoals, AL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Shoals Treatment Center Sheffield, AL 7.5 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Riverbend Center for Mental Health Florence, AL 10.7 miles from Muscle Shoals
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, 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)
Freedom House Rogersville, AL 14.6 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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
Sunrise Lodge Russellville, AL 27.8 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mental Health Ctr of North Central AL Decatur, AL 37.4 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Solutions of Savannah Savannah, TN 43.0 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Marion County Treatment Center Hamilton, AL 48.2 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Huntsville Metro Treatment Center Huntsville, AL 53.2 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pathfinder Inc Huntsville, AL 53.2 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alabama Recovery Center Huntsville, AL 54.1 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Huntsville Recovery Inc Huntsville, AL 54.1 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Region IV MH MR Commission Booneville, MS 55.3 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Timber Hills Region IV-MH MR Comm Inc Iuka, MS 55.3 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Crestwood Medical Center of Huntsville Huntsville, AL 57.2 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 57.2 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
Cullman County Treatment Center Cullman, AL 60.8 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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 60.8 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Centerstone Centerville, TN 66.9 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Place of Hope Inc Columbia, TN 66.9 miles from Muscle Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Currently in the U.S. methadone has gained popularity among physicians for the treatment of chronic pain. The increased Methadone usage has come about as physicians search for an opioid drug that can be dosed less frequently than short-acting drugs like morphine or hydrocodone.

There are five main ways that drugs can be detected in a user: urine, blood, hair, saliva, and sweat. Testing the individual?s urine is generally the most common method that is used, likely because it is less expensive and intrusive than taking blood.

Some people that take Ambien have engaged in activity such as driving, eating, or making phone calls and later having absolutely no memory of the activity. If this happens to you, immediately stop taking the drug and talk with your doctor.

Chronic drug abuse ultimately leads to a multitude of problems, including significant problems in relationships, school, and family functioning. Ironically, the social, legal, physical, financial, and emotional effects of substance abuse are usually worse than the original problem that the user was trying to avoid or to cope with.

Early effects of LSD can often include muscle weakness, muscle twitching and impaired coordination. Later effects may include distortion of senses and confusion in time and thought processes.

Current illegal drug use remained stable from 2007 to 2008 among teens aged 12 to 17, young adults aged 18 to 25, and adults aged 26 or older. From 2002 to 2008, however, the rate of current illegal drug use among 12 to 17 year olds decreased from 11.6 to 9.3 percent.


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 Muscle Shoals:

Quadd Cities Aa
Muscle Shoals
Michagin Ave
Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 11:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Muscle Shoals, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
75%
5%
20%
Marijuana use in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
91%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
4%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
86%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
0%
68%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Muscle Shoals, 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
12%
7%
0%
5%
3%
0%
63%
5%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Muscle Shoals, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
3%
5%
2%
4%
14%
3%
8%
9%
17%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Muscle Shoals, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
93%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
82%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
6%
2%
5%
12%
3%
11%
4%
19%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
29%
46%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
27%
73%
Surveys updated monthly.

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