Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson county, is 31 miles E of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 111 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. There are an estimated 14,762 people in the city.

The People and Families of Scottsboro

In Scottsboro, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Scottsboro had a median family income of $42,509.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($15,722) in Scottsboro. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Scottsboro Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Scottsboro is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Scottsboro, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Scottsboro, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Scottsboro14,762$42,509
Fort Payne12,938$40,200
Rainsville4,499$37,426

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Scottsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Scottsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Scottsboro Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Scottsboro Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Scottsboro Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Scottsboro Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you live in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro.

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

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

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

Family Life Center Scottsboro, AL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Cedar Lodge Guntersville, AL 24.1 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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
Crestwood Medical Center of Huntsville Huntsville, AL 26.6 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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 26.6 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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)
Alabama Recovery Center Huntsville, AL 29.7 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Huntsville Recovery Inc Huntsville, AL 29.7 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Huntsville Metro Treatment Center Huntsville, AL 30.6 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pathfinder Inc Huntsville, AL 30.6 miles from Scottsboro
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
Lookout Mountain Community Services Chickamauga, GA 42.0 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cherokee Etowah DeKalb MH Center Attalla, AL 42.0 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
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 42.0 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
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 42.0 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountain View Deferred Prosecution Gadsden, AL 43.8 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mountain View Hospital Gadsden, AL 43.8 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 43.8 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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 43.8 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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)
Treatment Centers Inc Muscle Shoals, AL 46.1 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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
Private Clinic North Rossville, GA 48.4 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
CED Fellowship House Inc Gadsden, AL 48.7 miles from Scottsboro
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

The national prevalence rate for the use of cocaine in the past year among all persons aged 12 or older was 2.5 percent. Because cocaine is one of the substances included in the "any illegal drug other than marijuana" category, it is useful to compare the rankings of States with respect to these two substance measures. In 2002.2003, only five of the States ranked in the highest fifth for past month use of an illegal drug other than marijuana (aged 12 or older) also had past year rates of cocaine use (aged 12 or older) that were in the highest fifth. Colorado had the highest rate of past year cocaine use (3.9 percent) among persons aged 12 or older; the District of Columbia had the highest rate (3.7 percent) among those aged 26 or older; Rhode Island had the highest rate (12.1 percent) among those aged 18 to 25; and Arizona had the highest rate (3.2 percent) among teens aged 12 to 17 (Table B.7). Arizona and Colorado were the only States that ranked in the top fifth for all three age groups (12 to 17, 18 to 25, and 26 or older).

The percentage of persons estimated to be dependent on illegal drugs in the past year was about 65 percent of those who were estimated to be dependent on or abused illegal drugs in the past year (Tables B.16 and B.17). State estimates for illegal drug dependence for persons aged 12 or older ranged from 1.6 percent in Iowa to 3.0 percent in the District of Columbia. The highest rates of illegal drug dependence were among persons aged 18 to 25, with the highest rate in Massachusetts (8.3 percent) (Table B.17).

Inhaling the fumes from gasoline and paint thinners can cause brain damage, gait disturbances, hearing and vision loss and liver and kidney damage.

An appreciable tolerance to cocaine high may develop, and many addicts report that they seek but fail to achieve as much pleasure as they did from their first exposure.

The sale of bath salt has currently been banned in the UK and several US States; there are plans to introduce a bill in Congress to impose a nationwide ban.

Drug abuse also frequently leads to recurring legal problems. Moreover, drug abuse commonly leads to poor health and many other problems. Most importantly, drug abuse and addiction adversely affects the user's peace of mind.


The following survey was completed by residents of Scottsboro, Alabama as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro, Alabama.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
4%
2%
Marijuana use in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
85%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
9%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
1%
61%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Scottsboro, 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
3%
23%
3%
5%
6%
1%
49%
1%
0%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Scottsboro, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
2%
2%
4%
2%
4%
14%
4%
6%
10%
23%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Scottsboro, Alabama schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Scottsboro, Alabama under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
94%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Scottsboro, Alabama under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Scottsboro, Alabama?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
2%
7%
2%
5%
11%
3%
7%
4%
28%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
30%
40%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
33%
67%
Surveys updated monthly.

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