Melbourne, Arkansas

Melbourne, Arkansas, in Izard county, is 69 miles W of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 122 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,673 people in the city.

The People and Families of Melbourne

In Melbourne, about 51% of adults are married. In Melbourne, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Melbourne has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melbourne had a median family income of $31,900.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,000) in Melbourne. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Melbourne Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Melbourne is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Melbourne. The city is known in Arkansas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Melbourne, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Melbourne Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Melbourne, Arkansas? Are you concerned about a family member in Melbourne, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Melbourne, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Melbourne, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Melbourne, AR. 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 Rehabs, Outpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Short-term Drug Rehab Programs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, Arkansas 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Melbourne, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Melbourne, AR. 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Melbourne - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Melbourne. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility 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 Rehab Center in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne, Arkansas Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

Ozark Counseling Services Inc Harrison, AR 27.9 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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)
NADC Substance Abuse Treatment Program Batesville, AR 30.5 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
OMART Inc Gassville, AR 36.3 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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
Capstone Treatment Center Judsonia, AR 47.0 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
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)
Hannibal Council on ADA West Plains, MO 49.9 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
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
Wilbur Mills Center Searcy, AR 55.3 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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)
Counseling Associates Inc Conway, AR 67.6 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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)
Southeast Missouri Community Treatment Doniphan, MO 72.5 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
RCA-Cabot Cabot, AR 73.6 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Crowleys Ridge Development Council Jonesboro, AR 75.1 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Larry Simmering Recovery Center Branson, MO 75.4 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug 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)
Counseling Associates Morrilton Morrilton, AR 76.7 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Arkansas River Valley Area Council Russellville, AR 81.8 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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)
Bridgeway Maumelle, AR 84.4 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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 88.7 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 88.7 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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 88.7 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
BCD Hoover Center Little Rock, AR 91.4 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 91.4 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 91.4 miles from Melbourne
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

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There were 2.4 million new past-year users of marijuana as of 2009.

The dangers of experiencing cardiac arrest or seizures followed by respiratory failure is equal in both short and long term abuse of cocaine.

Abuse of prescription drugs is a problem that affects people of all income levels and ages. Quite often the last person to acknowledge that there is an addiction problem is the addict. Families will often try to help their loved ones to have a moment of clarity concerning their drug or alcohol addiction.

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).

Opiates affect the spinal cord, which transmits sensations from the body. Opiates act here to decrease feelings of pain, even following serious injuries.


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 Melbourne:

Tuesday Night Serenity Group
Main St. Nadc Building Around Back
Main St
Melbourne, Arkansas 72556

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Melbourne, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
19%
3%
Marijuana use in Melbourne, Arkansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
78%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Melbourne, Arkansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
11%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
75%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
18%
52%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Melbourne, 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
3%
24%
3%
9%
3%
2%
46%
0%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Melbourne, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
5%
3%
4%
11%
5%
12%
4%
19%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Melbourne, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Melbourne, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Melbourne, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Melbourne, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
3%
2%
2%
11%
5%
7%
9%
30%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
24%
46%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
11%
89%
Surveys updated monthly.

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