Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould, Arkansas, in Greene county, is 18 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 67 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. About 22,017 people people live in Paragould.

The People and Families of Paragould

In Paragould, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paragould had a median family income of $39,431. Not many of the people of Paragould are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,100) in Paragould than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Paragould enjoy its low crime rate.

Paragould Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Paragould, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Paragould, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Paragould22,017$39,431
Corning3,679$29,485
Jonesboro55,515$42,082
Manila3,055$33,105

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Paragould Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Paragould Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Paragould Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Paragould Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Paragould Low Property Crime


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

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



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Do you live in Paragould, Arkansas and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Paragould.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Paragould treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Paragould would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Paragould to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Treatment Centers, Long-term Treatment Centers, Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Paragould will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Paragould, Arkansas, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Paragould, AR. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Paragould, AR. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Paragould, AR. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Paragould is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

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

Crowleys Ridge Development Council Jonesboro, AR 17.4 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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
Missouri Valley Alcohol and Drug Prog Kennett, MO 25.4 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southeast Missouri Community Treatment Doniphan, MO 46.9 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Heartland Alternative Service Program Poplar Bluff, MO 48.8 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health Dexter, MO 56.7 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
NADC Substance Abuse Treatment Program Batesville, AR 61.1 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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
Pathways of Tennessee Inc Brownsville, TN 62.0 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Professional Counseling Services Inc Brownsville, TN 62.0 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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)
Professional Care Services of Covington, TN 62.3 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Heres Hope Counseling Center Dyersburg, TN 63.8 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Midsouth Treatment Center Dyersburg, TN 63.8 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Comprehensive Counseling Network Memphis, TN 64.3 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Raleigh Professional Associates Memphis, TN 67.9 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Synergy Treatment Centers Memphis, TN 67.9 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Grace House Inc Memphis, TN 69.5 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Serenity Recovery Centers Inc Memphis, TN 69.5 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, 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
Baby Love Midtown Mental Health Center Memphis, TN 70.8 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Memphis City Schools Mental Health Ctr Memphis, TN 71.1 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Assoc Catholic Charities of Diocese Memphis, TN 71.2 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Memphis Alcohol and Drug Council Inc Memphis, TN 71.2 miles from Paragould
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2005, there were 2.4 million current cocaine users aged 12 or older, which is more than in 2004 when the number was 2.0 million. However, the change in the rate of current use of cocaine between 2005 and 2004 (1.0 and 0.8 percent, respectively) was not statistically significant.

In the eastern United States, heroin is most commonly sold as a powder that is white (or off-white) in color.

Some of the symptoms of the withdrawal syndrome that is associated with inhalant abuse are similar to the long term abuse of other mind altering drugs; individuals that are addicted will usually be unable to stop using without professional help.

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

Long term residential drug rehab treatment generally involves a period of three to six months so as to provide the individual with an extensive change of environment as well as around the clock professional support. Research has proven that this type of treatment is by far the most successful for those individuals who have a history of heavy drug addiction spanning over many years.

Most (62.3 percent) of the 0.9 million recent cocaine initiates were 18 or older when they first used. The average age at first use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 19.7 years, which was similar to the average age in 2002 (19.8 years).


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 Paragould:

Baldwin Group
120 Clark Street
Paragould, Arkansas 72450

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 PM

Green County Group
Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church
524 East Court Street
Paragould, Arkansas 72450

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

Green County Group 2
Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church
524 East Court Street
Paragould, Arkansas 72450

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

Green County Group 3
Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church
524 East Court Street
Paragould, Arkansas 72450

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Sunday, 2:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Paragould, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Paragould, 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 Paragould, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
5%
7%
Marijuana use in Paragould, Arkansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
80%
20%
Perception of Alcohol in Paragould, Arkansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
22%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
82%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
16%
59%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Paragould, 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
14%
30%
2%
2%
1%
1%
48%
2%
0%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Paragould, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
3%
8%
3%
3%
13%
5%
6%
7%
21%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Paragould, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Paragould, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
91%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Paragould, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
85%
13%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Paragould, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
2%
7%
3%
3%
14%
2%
11%
5%
24%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
30%
40%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
52%
48%
Surveys updated monthly.

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