Bethel, Alaska

Bethel, Alaska, in Bethel county, is 438 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 5,471 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bethel

In Bethel, about 42% of adults are married. The faces of Bethel are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Bethel are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel had a median family income of $62,431. Most of the residents of Bethel tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Bethel is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Bethel folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bethel Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bethel that were owner-occupied was 43%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Bethel.

Commuting

In Bethel, 65% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Bethel use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Bethel Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Bethel Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Bethel Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bethel Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bethel College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bethel Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bethel Well-Paid Single Women


The listings in Bethel, Alaska and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Bethel, Alaska and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Bethel and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Bethel that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Bethel works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Bethel to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Treatment, Short-term Treatment Centers, Long-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Bethel. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Bethel, Alaska, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Bethel will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Bethel, AK. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Bethel, AK., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Bethel will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Bethel, AK., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Bethel, AK. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Bethel. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 2 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers in Bethel, Alaska. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Bethel:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel, AK
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Bethel, AK
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, 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)
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation Dillingham, AK 180.9 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Providence Kodiak Island Kodiak, AK 354.6 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Seldovia Village Tribe Seldovia, AK 355.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions Nenana, AK 358.9 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: 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
Central Peninsula General Hospital Soldotna, AK 360.3 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Eastern Aleutian Tribes Inc Sand Point, AK 371.7 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: 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)
Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc Kodiak, AK 382.7 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Paul Health Center St. Paul Island, AK 385.1 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Cook Inlet Council on Kenai, AK 385.5 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Kenaitze Indian Tribe Kenai, AK 385.5 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, 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)
Genesis Recovery Services Inc Anchorage, AK 398.3 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Akeela Inc Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Alaska Childrens Service Inc Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Alaska Human Services Inc Outpatient Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Ernie Turner Center Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Insight Therapy LLC Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Recovery Connection Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Starting Point Inc Anchorage, AK 399.8 miles from Bethel
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

According to recent pharmaceutical studies, on average narcotic medications such as Vicodin were used on average for thirty six months; when an individual takes a drug for such a long period of time, the likelihood of becoming addicted increases dramatically.

Because Ativan is known to be habit-forming, it should be used only by the person that it has been prescribed for.

Eli Lilly and Company introduced Methadone as a medication for the treatment of pain, in 1947; since then, the drug has been widely used in treating heroin addiction.

In the eastern United States, heroin is most commonly sold as a powder that is white (or off-white) in color.

Morphine is naturally occurring substance in the opium poppy, and is known to be the principal constituent of opium; the drug can range in concentration from 4 to 20 percent.

Makers of ecstasy can add anything they want to the drug. So the purity of ecstasy is always in question.


The following survey was completed by residents of Bethel, Alaska as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bethel, Alaska. 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 Bethel, Alaska.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
0%
10%
Marijuana use in Bethel, Alaska.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
88%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Bethel, Alaska.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
13%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
20%
58%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Bethel, Alaska?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
5%
30%
2%
0%
1%
0%
48%
2%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Bethel, Alaska?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
8%
2%
3%
14%
5%
7%
8%
22%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Bethel, Alaska schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel, Alaska under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Bethel, Alaska under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
79%
17%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bethel, Alaska?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
3%
3%
2%
4%
13%
4%
6%
6%
29%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
30%
40%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
59%
41%
Surveys updated monthly.

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