Peoria, Arizona

Introduction to Peoria, Arizona

The city of Peoria got its name in the late 1880’s from early settlers who moved from Peoria, Illinois to this area of Arizona in order to farm the land. Incorporated in 1954, Peoria has steadily grown from a farming community into what is now the 9th largest city in the state of Arizona. Peoria is centrally located, only 13 miles from the city of Phoenix. Other nearby cities include Glendale (approximately 4 miles southeast), Surprise (approximately 9 miles to the northwest), Tempe (approximately 22 miles to the southeast), Scottsdale (approximately 25 miles to the east), and Mesa (approximately 30 miles to the east).

Peoria is governed by a mayor and a city council consisting of six district representatives, all of whom are elected.

Peoria Arts and Culture

Peoria is home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park, a large water recreation area housing campgrounds and offering a variety of fishing and boating activities. Another major recreational facility is the Peoria Sports Complex, which serves as the spring training site for both the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. Built in 1994, the complex was the first Major League Baseball facility to be shared by two teams for spring training games and year-round player development. Peoria is also home to the Challenger Space Center, a facility over 20,000 square feet in size, which offers simulated space missions and other educational experiences for school students, families, and interested individuals. Additional attractions in and around Peoria include:

  • Canyon Raceway
  • Turf Soaring School
  • Peoria Historical Society Museum
  • Polar Ice Peoria
  • Cave Creek (nearby Phoenix)
  • Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum (nearby Phoenix)
  • Deer Valley Rock Art Center (nearby Phoenix)

Sports fans have a lot to choose from, both within the boundaries of Peoria and a short drive away. These include the following:

  • Baseball:
    • Cactus League – The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres share the Peoria Sports Complex for their spring training games in March. Several other MLB teams hold spring training at nearby sites:
      • Texas Rangers/Kansas City Royals (Surprise)
      • Oakland A’s/Milwaukee Brewers (Phoenix)
      • Chicago Cubs (Mesa)
      • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Tempe)
      • San Francisco Giants (Scottsdale)
    • Major League Baseball: MLB – Arizona Diamondbacks (Phoenix)
  • Basketball:
    • National Basketball Association: NBA – Phoenix Suns
    • Women’s National Basketball Association: WNBA – Phoenix Mercury
  • Football:
    • National Football League: NFL – Arizona Cardinals (Tempe)
  • Hockey:
    • National Hockey League: NHL - Phoenix Coyotes
  • Lacrosse:
    • National Lacrosse League: NLL – Arizona Sting (Glendale)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA
    • Arizona State Sun Devils (Tempe)

Also, the NCAA College Football Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl are both located in nearby Tempe, Arizona.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Peoria108,364$58,388
Avondale35,883$51,084
El Mirage7,609$33,468
Glendale218,812$51,162
Surprise30,848$47,899
Tolleson4,974$43,894
Youngtown3,010$29,329

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Peoria Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Peoria People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Peoria Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Peoria Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Peoria Well-Paid Single Men


The listings in Peoria, Arizona and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Peoria, Arizona? Are you concerned about a family member in Peoria, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Peoria, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Peoria, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Peoria, AZ. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Peoria, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Peoria, Arizona with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Peoria, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Peoria, AZ. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Peoria, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Peoria, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Peoria - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Peoria. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Peoria. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Peoria, Arizo an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Peoria, AZ. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Peoria, Arizona:

Aurora Behavioral Health System Glendale, AZ 4.6 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Justice Services Glendale, AZ 4.6 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center Sun City West, AZ 9.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Assisted Recovery Centers of America Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Calvary Center Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Dynamic Living Counseling Inc Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Elba House Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Intensive Treatment Systems LLC Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
LLC Counseling Services Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lupe Quintero Wellness Center Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Phoenix VA Healthcare System Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Professional Psychology Associates PC Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Recovery Rx Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Saint Lukes Behavorial Health Center Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
USPHS Phoenix Indian Medical Center Phoenix, AZ 12.5 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Center for Behavioral Hlth Phoenix Inc Phoenix, AZ 21.1 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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
Corazon CPLC Phoenix, AZ 21.1 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Black Family and Child Services of AZ Phoenix, AZ 22.0 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Ebony House Inc Phoenix, AZ 22.0 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Arizona Family Inc II Phoenix, AZ 22.0 miles from Peoria
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, 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

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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 Peoria:

Celebrate Big Book
Celebration Lutheran Church
8726 W. Olive Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85345

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM

Celebrate Homecoming
Celebration Lutheran Church
8726 W. Olive Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85345

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 5:30 PM

Meeting In Print
New Life Church
8155 W. Thunderbird
Peoria, Arizona 85381

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Men's Step
Spiritual Enrichment Ctr
9745 W. Peoria Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85345

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Mid-day Group
Apostles Lutheran Church
7020 W. Cactus Rd.
Peoria, Arizona 85381

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:15 PM
Saturday, 12:15 PM
Friday, 12:15 PM
Thursday, 12:15 PM
Wednesday, 12:15 PM
Monday, 12:15 PM

Our Common Journey
Journey Church Office
9059 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy #d401
Peoria, Arizona 85382

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:00 PM

Peoria Working Step
First Bapt Church
8133 W. Cactus Rd.
Peoria, Arizona 85345

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Serenity Big Book
Peace Lutheran Church
18265 N. 89th Ave.
Peoria, Arizona 85382

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 11:00 AM

Sun City Gratitude
Boswell Mem Hosp.
10401 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Peoria, Arizona 85381

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 PM

West Valley 12+12
Apostles Lutheran Church
7020 W. Cactus Rd.
Peoria, Arizona 85381

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Peoria, Arizona as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Peoria, Arizona. 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 Peoria, Arizona.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
8%
3%
Marijuana use in Peoria, Arizona.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
80%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Peoria, Arizona.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
4%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
-2%
65%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Peoria, Arizona?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
1%
30%
3%
9%
4%
1%
44%
3%
0%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Peoria, Arizona?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
2%
4%
3%
3%
14%
4%
8%
8%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Peoria, Arizona schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Peoria, Arizona under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
84%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Peoria, Arizona under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Peoria, Arizona?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
2%
7%
3%
5%
14%
4%
8%
10%
12%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
23%
44%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
70%
30%
Surveys updated monthly.

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