Benton, Arkansas

Benton, Arkansas, in Saline county, is 21 miles SW of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 149 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is in the Little Rock - North Little Rock area. There are 21,906 residents in Benton.

The People and Families of Benton

In Benton, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $51,064. Most of the residents of Benton tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Benton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Benton folks tended to give their money ($11,710) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Benton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 67%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Benton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Benton21,906$51,064
Bryant9,764$56,038
Little Rock183,133$47,446
Malvern9,021$34,563
Maumelle10,557$71,826
North Little Rock60,433$43,595
Sheridan3,872$43,953

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%Benton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%Benton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%Benton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%Benton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Benton Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Benton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Benton Affordability of Property Taxes

The listings in Benton, Arkansas and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Benton, Arkansas and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility that is located in or around Benton. The most important goal of any Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Benton, AR. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Benton, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Benton, Arkansas may include Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Benton to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Benton, AR. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Benton, Arkansas treatment program; a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Benton, AR. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Benton, Arkansas attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Benton, Arkansas will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Benton, AR. Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Benton to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Benton, AR. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Benton will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Benton to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Benton where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Benton, AR. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Benton can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Benton, Arkansas is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Benton choose to go to an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Benton.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Benton, Arkansas Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

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

Counseling Clinic Inc Benton, AR
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
BARBS Place Hot Springs National Park, AR 17.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Quapaw House Inc Arkadelphia, AR 17.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gyst House Inc Little Rock, AR 18.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
BCD Hoover Treatment Center Little Rock, AR 19.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, 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
Family Counseling Recovery Centers Little Rock, AR 19.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Quality Living Center Inc Little Rock, AR 19.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Recover at Baptist Health Little Rock, AR 19.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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)
Step Up Support Center Little Rock, AR 19.8 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
BCD Hoover Center Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Behavioral Services Baptist Health Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
Catar Clinic Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Serenity House Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
UAMS Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
University of Arkansas for Little Rock, AR 21.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Bridgeway Maumelle, AR 24.0 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare North Little Rock, AR 25.9 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Service Agency North Little Rock, AR 25.9 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Recovery Centers of Arkansas North Little Rock, AR 25.9 miles from Benton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
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Persons aged 12 to 25 accounted for almost 60 percent (57.8 percent) of the total number of persons needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem. However, that group represented only 23 percent of the total population aged 12 or older. The percentage of the total accounted for by persons aged 12 to 25 at the State level ranged from 44 percent in the District of Columbia to 72 percent in New Hampshire.

The percentages of teens reporting binge alcohol use and use of cigarettes and marijuana in the past month were lower among those who perceived great risk in using these substances than among those who did not perceive great risk. For example, in 2008, 5.0 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 who perceived great risk from "having five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week" reported binge drinking in the past month (consumption of five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage on a single occasion on at least 1 day in the past 30 days); by contrast, past month binge drinking was reported by 11.5 percent of teens who saw moderate, slight, or no risk from having five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week. Past month marijuana use was reported by 1.5 percent of teens who saw great risk in smoking marijuana once a month compared with 9.4 percent of teens who saw moderate, slight, or no risk.

Alcoholism is a major health threat in the United States; this addiction ranks right up there with cancer and heart disease which are both massive health threats.

Among persons aged 12 or older, whites in 2006 were more likely than other racial/ethnic groups to report current use of alcohol (55.8 percent. The rates were 47.1 percent for persons reporting two or more races, 41.8 percent for Hispanics, 40.0 percent for blacks, 37.2 percent for American Indians or Alaska Natives, 36.7 percent for Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders, and 35.4 percent for Asians.


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 Benton:

Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM
Friday, 6:30 PM

Before & After
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM

Breakfast Cluv
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM

Brownbagger Group
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Eastside
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM

Lillian Street Meeting
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Rock Bottom Group
Counseling Clinic
Sevier & Pearson
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Round Table
Back To Basics
506 Lillian Street
Benton, Arkansas 72015

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Benton, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Benton, Arkansas. 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 Benton, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
98%
0%
2%
Marijuana use in Benton, Arkansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Benton, Arkansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
3%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
87%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
2%
66%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Benton, Arkansas?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
7%
2%
1%
6%
5%
2%
70%
1%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Benton, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
8%
3%
5%
15%
2%
7%
5%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Benton, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Benton, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Benton, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
86%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Benton, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
2%
5%
2%
3%
15%
3%
10%
5%
21%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
2%
69%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
84%
16%
Surveys updated monthly.

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