Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Bull Shoals, Arkansas, in Marion county, is 69 miles SE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 165 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 2,000 residents.

The People and Families of Bull Shoals

In Bull Shoals, about 66% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Bull Shoals.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bull Shoals had a median family income of $34,219.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Bull Shoals.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Bull Shoals Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Bull Shoals was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Bull Shoals have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bull Shoals, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Bull Shoals Low Property Crime


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Bull Shoals, Arkansas and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Bull Shoals 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 Program in Bull Shoals that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehab Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Bull Shoals. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Bull Shoals, Arkansas, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Bull Shoals 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 Rehab Center in Bull Shoals, AR. 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 Bull Shoals, AR., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Bull Shoals 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Bull Shoals, AR., 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Bull Shoals, AR. 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Bull Shoals. 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 Bull Shoals, Arkansas Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Bull Shoals, AR. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Bull Shoals, Arkansas:

OMART Inc Gassville, AR 6.9 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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, Private health insurance
Ozark Counseling Services Inc Harrison, AR 15.4 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Larry Simmering Recovery Center Branson, MO 32.2 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hannibal Council on ADA West Plains, MO 46.8 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Burrell Behavioral Health Springfield, MO 64.5 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
A & M Recovery LLC Springfield, MO 68.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Correction Services Springfield, MO 68.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Recovery Outreach Services LLC Springfield, MO 68.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Saint Johns Addiction Recovery Center Springfield, MO 68.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Sigma House DOC Springfield, MO 68.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Alternative Opportunities Inc Springfield, MO 68.5 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, 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, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
DRD Springfield Medical Clinic Springfield, MO 68.5 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Center for Addictions Springfield, MO 68.9 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Sigma House Springfield, MO 68.9 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alliance Counseling Associates Aurora, MO 69.6 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
NADC Substance Abuse Treatment Program Batesville, AR 73.7 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Arkansas River Valley Area Council Russellville, AR 78.9 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clark Community Mental Health Center Monett, MO 80.2 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Nelson Counseling Rogers, AR 82.0 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Missouri Rehabilitation Center Mount Vernon, MO 83.2 miles from Bull Shoals
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In 2005, rates of past year SPD were lowest among Asians at 7.2 percent. Rates for other racial/ethnic groups were 10.7 percent among blacks, 11.4 percent among whites, 11.7 percent among Hispanics, 16.8 percent among persons reporting two or more races, and 21.1 percent among American Indians or Alaska Natives.

Taken in sufficient amounts, inhalant produce an effect that is similar to anesthesia.

Between 2004 and 2005, there was a decrease in the number and percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 who needed treatment for an alcohol or illegal drug use problem: 2.3 million in 2004 (9.1 percent) compared with 2.1 million in 2005 (8.3 percent).

An individual can be addicted to alcohol, prescription drugs, inhalants, or other street drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamines. Understanding the reasons why people initially become attracted to drug or alcohol use can help to stop future users from becoming addicts.

In 2005, among young adults aged 18 to 25, the rate of binge drinking was 41.9 percent, and the rate of heavy drinking was 15.3 percent. These rates are similar to the rates in 2002, 2003, and 2004.

Individuals that choose to supplement their methadone with other opiates will find that their bills at home will often go unpaid, as so much is being spent on these various substances. Struggling to get the drugs that they need in order to not get "dope sick" becomes the main focus of every day.


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 Bull Shoals:

Bull Shoals Monday Night
Presbyterian Church
E. Broadway
Bull Shoals, Arkansas 72619

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Bull Shoals, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Bull Shoals, 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 Bull Shoals, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Bull Shoals, Arkansas.
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 Bull Shoals, Arkansas.
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 Bull Shoals, 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
Most common first drug experience in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?
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 Bull Shoals, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Bull Shoals, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Bull Shoals, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Bull Shoals, Arkansas?
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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