Knik-Fairview, AK Profile

Knik-Fairview, AK, population 7,049 , is located about 17.3 miles from Anchorage and 1,439 miles from Seattle.

Knik Fairview Statistics Knik Fairview Gender Information

Males in Knik Fairview: 3,656 (52%)
Females in Knik Fairview: 3,393 (48%)

As % of Population in Knik-Fairview in Knik Fairview    

Race Diversity in Knik Fairview

White: 88%
African American: 1%
Native American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%

As % of Population in Knik-Fairview in Knik Fairview          

Age Diversity in Knik Fairview

Median Age in Knik Fairview: 33.2 (Males in Knik Fairview: 34.1, Females in Knik Fairview: 32.5)

Knik Fairview Males Under 20: 19%     Knik Fairview Females Under 20: 17% Knik Fairview Males 20 to 40: 13%     Knik Fairview Females 20 to 40: 14% Knik Fairview Males 40 to 60: 16%     Knik Fairview Females 40 to 60: 14% Knik Fairview Males Over 60: 4%     Knik Fairview Females Over 60: 3%

Economics in Knik-Fairview in Knik Fairview

Knik Fairview Household Average Size: 2.97 people
Knik Fairview Median Household Income: $ 52,113
Knik Fairview Median Value of Homes: $ 127,000


Knik Fairview Location Information
Land Area: Square Miles. Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Knik Fairview Knik River 0.5 Miles Big Lake 8.3 Miles Point MacKenzie 10.3 Miles Houston 12.3 Miles Meadow Lakes 12.6 Miles Wasilla 13.2 Miles Tanaina 15.7 Miles Anchorage 17.3 Miles Gateway 18.4 Miles Willow Creek 21.9 Miles Big Cities Nearest Knik Fairview (Population 100,000+) Anchorage 17.3 Miles Seattle 1,439.5 Miles Bellevue 1,443.1 Miles Tacoma 1,455.5 Miles Vancouver 1,539.4 Miles Portland 1,545.5 Miles Salem 1,568.8 Miles Spokane 1,582.9 Miles Eugene 1,618.9 Miles Boise 1,838.6 Miles


The listings in Knik-Fairview, Alaska and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one in Knik-Fairview is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Knik-Fairview try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Knik-Fairview, Alaska to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program can help an individual from Knik-Fairview, AK. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Knik-Fairview, Alaska to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center will encourage the individual from Knik-Fairview to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Knik-Fairview, Alaska the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Knik-Fairview, that may include Outpatient Treatment Centers, Short-term Treatment Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Knik-Fairview in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Knik-Fairview can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Knik-Fairview, AK. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Knik-Fairview Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Knik-Fairview, Alaska treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Knik-Fairview, AK. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Knik-Fairview, Alaska will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Knik-Fairview, AK. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Knik-Fairview with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Knik-Fairview, AK. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Knik-Fairview that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Knik-Fairview,Alaska Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility request form and we will call you shortly.

There are no listings in Knik-Fairview, AK. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Knik-Fairview, Alaska:

Alaska Family Services Wasilla, AK 8.6 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Alaska Addiction Rehab Services Wasilla, AK 9.0 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
MAT SU Recovery Center Inc Wasilla, AK 9.0 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Volunteers of America of Alaska Eagle River, AK 15.9 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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 Womens Resource Center Anchorage, AK 16.3 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, 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)
Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Inc Anchorage, AK 16.3 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Volunteers of America Alaska Anchorage, AK 16.3 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
ASAP Counseling Center Fort Richardson, AK 17.9 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse Elmendorf AFB, AK 18.9 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Booth Memorial Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Salvation Army Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, AK 22.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Akeela Inc Anchorage, AK 24.4 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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 24.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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 24.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Ernie Turner Center Anchorage, AK 24.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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 24.5 miles from Knik-Fairview
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery

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

The rate of current alcohol use was 63.0 percent for full-time employed adults aged 18 or older in 2008, higher than the rate for unemployed adults (55.5 percent). However, the rate of heavy use for unemployed persons was 12.8 percent, which was higher than the rate of 8.8 percent for full-time employed persons. There was no significant difference in binge alcohol use rates between full-time employed adults (30.3 percent) and unemployed adults (33.4 percent).

Inhalant users may experience a sense of euphoria, dizziness and sometimes become violently ill and sometimes experience numbness in the upper and lower extremities. Many "huffers" often describe the feeling of being outside their body.

Heroin accounts for 90 percent of the opiate abuse in the United States.

Much research that has been conducted regarding substance abuse has indicated that long-term drug addiction causes significant changes in brain function that persist long after the individual stops using drugs.

Drug testing is not a viable treatment solution for eliminating addiction and drug abuse. However, it can be a deterrent for the teenager in monitoring their substance abuse until real help such as drug rehab addiction treatment takes place.

The specific drug categories with the largest number of recent initiates among persons aged 12 or older were nonmedical use of pain relievers (2.2 million) and marijuana use (2.1 million), followed by nonmedical use of tranquilizers (1.3 million), then by use of inhalants (0.9 million) and cocaine (0.9 million).


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