Kensett, Arkansas

Kensett, Arkansas, in White county, is 46 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 91 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 1,791 people lived in Kensett.

The People and Families of Kensett

In Kensett, about 43% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Kensett without hitting a preschooler. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Approximately 30% of Kensett is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In Kensett, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensett had a median family income of $26,161.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Kensett.

Kensett Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Kensett are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Kensett, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Kensett Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Kensett Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kensett Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kensett Walking and Biking to Work


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Kensett, Arkansas? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Kensett and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Kensett that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Kensett is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Kensett are Outpatient Rehab Facilities, Long-term Rehab Programs, Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Rehab Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Kensett will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Kensett, Arkansas to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Kensett will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Kensett, AR. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Kensett, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Kensett, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Kensett. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Kensett which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Kensett, AR. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

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

Wilbur Mills Center Searcy, AR 3.1 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Capstone Treatment Center Judsonia, AR 10.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
RCA-Cabot Cabot, AR 28.8 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
NADC Substance Abuse Treatment Program Batesville, AR 35.3 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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
Counseling Associates Inc Conway, AR 39.3 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare North Little Rock, AR 46.4 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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 46.4 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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 46.4 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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)
Bridgeway Maumelle, AR 48.1 miles from Kensett
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, 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)
BCD Hoover Center Little Rock, AR 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
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 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mid Arkansas Substance Abuse Services Little Rock, AR 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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 51.0 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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)
BCD Hoover Treatment Center Little Rock, AR 52.1 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 52.1 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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 52.1 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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, 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 52.1 miles from Kensett
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)

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

In chronic marijuana users, research shows that marijuana's adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off.

Among people aged 12 or older who needed but did not receive illegal drug use treatment and felt they needed treatment (based on 2005-2008 combined data), the most often reported reasons for not receiving treatment were (a) no health coverage and could not afford cost (37.2 percent), (b) not ready to stop using (29.5 percent), (c) concern that receiving treatment might cause neighbors/community to have negative opinion (15.4 percent), (d) not knowing where to go for treatment (15.3 percent), (e) possible negative effect on job (13.0 percent), and (f) being able to handle the problem without treatment (12.0 percent).

The specific illegal drugs that had the highest levels of past year dependence or abuse in 2005 were marijuana (4.1 million), followed by cocaine (1.5 million) and pain relievers (1.5 million).

As a result of the U.S. Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, a subsection of the PATRIOT Act, there are restrictions on the amount of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine that can be used to make meth one may purchase in a specified time period, and further requirements that these products must be stored in order to prevent theft.

Among full-time college students aged 19, current cigarette smoking increased from 24.4 percent in 2005 to 28.8 percent in 2006; however, it decreased for students aged 20 (from 32.3 to 27.2 percent) and 21 (from 36.3 to 30.2 percent). Past month cigarette smoking also declined from 32.9 to 23.5 percent among Hispanic full-time students aged 18 to 22. Use of any tobacco product and of the individual products remained stable for persons aged 18 to 22 who were not enrolled as full-time college students.

Amphetamine products often contain substances that do not easily dissolve in water. When users inject amphetamines, these particles can pass into the body and block small blood vessels or weaken the blood vessel walls. Kidney damage, lung problems, strokes, or other tissue injury may result.


The following survey was completed by residents of Kensett, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Kensett, 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 Kensett, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
7%
3%
Marijuana use in Kensett, Arkansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Kensett, Arkansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
3%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
79%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
7%
62%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Kensett, 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
5%
19%
0%
2%
4%
1%
54%
3%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Kensett, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
3%
5%
2%
2%
13%
5%
9%
4%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Kensett, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Kensett, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Kensett, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
89%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Kensett, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
12%
5%
10%
5%
26%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
1%
67%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
88%
12%
Surveys updated monthly.

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