Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren, Arkansas, in Crawford county, is 4 miles NE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is included in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,986 people lived in Van Buren.

The People and Families of Van Buren

In Van Buren, about 58% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Van Buren without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Van Buren had a median family income of $37,198.

Political Inclinations

Van Buren residents donated more money ($2,695) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Van Buren Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Van Buren are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Van Buren, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Van Buren18,986$37,198
Alma4,160$34,068
Barling4,176$41,421
Fort Smith80,268$41,012
Greenwood7,112$41,278

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Van Buren Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Van Buren Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Van Buren Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Van Buren, AR.? Do you know of someone in Van Buren, AR. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Van Buren comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Van Buren treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Van Buren would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Van Buren, AR., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Van Buren are Outpatient Drug Treatment Centers, Short-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Van Buren have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Van Buren, Arkansas delivered by a qualified Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Van Buren, AR. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Van Buren, AR. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Van Buren, AR. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Van Buren, AR.

Getting Help

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

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

Serenity Counseling Advocates Inc Van Buren, AR
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gateway House Inc Fort Smith, AR 4.9 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Oklahoma Treatment Services LLC Roland, OK 9.5 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Horizon Adolescent Treatment Center Fort Smith, AR 9.6 miles from Van Buren
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, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
River Valley Counseling Inc Fort Smith, AR 9.6 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug Treatment 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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harbor House Inc Fort Smith, AR 20.4 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
FOCUS Sallisaw, OK 20.4 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
People Inc Sallisaw, OK 20.4 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
KI BOIS Community Action Foundation Poteau, OK 32.6 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Multi Counseling Inc Tahlequah, OK 48.5 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Redefine U LLC Tahlequah, OK 48.5 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Bill Willis Community Mental Hlth and Tahlequah, OK 48.9 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Jack Brown Regional Treatment Center Tahlequah, OK 48.9 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Decision Point Inc Springdale, AR 49.4 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Springdale Treatment Center Springdale, AR 49.9 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Monarch Inc Muskogee, OK 57.6 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance
Women in Safe Home Inc ANEWWAY Muskogee, OK 57.6 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Outpatient, Females
Nelson Counseling Rogers, AR 60.2 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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
Green Country Behavioral Health Servs Muskogee, OK 60.5 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Jack C Montgomery VAMC Muskogee, OK 60.5 miles from Van Buren
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

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Individuals that are addicted to Lortab will often report the loss of a prescription or tell the doctor that the prescription has been stolen in an attempt to obtain more of the drug; most physicians see this as a red flag concerning addiction.

Contrary to earlier belief high dose use of cocaine can be detected as long as 10 to 22 days after last use.

In 2008, there were 1.2 million teens (5.0 percent) aged 12 to 17 who needed treatment for an alcohol use problem. Of this group, only 77,000 received treatment at a specialty facility (0.3 percent of all teens and 6.2 percent of teens who needed treatment), leaving almost 1.2 million teens who needed but did not receive treatment.

Of the 20.8 million people in 2007 who were classified as needing substance use treatment but did not receive treatment at a specialty facility in the past year, 1.3 million persons (6.4 percent) reported that they felt they needed treatment for their illegal drug or alcohol use problem. Of these 1.3 million persons who felt they needed treatment, 380,000 (28.5 percent) reported that they made an effort to get treatment, and 955,000 (71.5 percent) reported making no effort to get treatment.

Slightly more than half of Americans aged 12 or older reported being current drinkers of alcohol in the 2006 survey (50.9 percent). This translates to an estimated 125 million people, which is similar to the 2005 estimate of 126 million people (51.8 percent).


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 Van Buren:

Grateful Group
Concord Baptist Church
6105 Alma Hwy
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 AM

Sober Sister
Presbyterian Church
108 S. 10th
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Van Buren:

Better Way
23 North 20th St.
Van Buren, Arkansas

Meeting Days and Times
Thursdays, 8:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Van Buren, Arkansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Van Buren, 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 Van Buren, Arkansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
9%
2%
Marijuana use in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
4%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
93%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
21%
46%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Van Buren, 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%
21%
3%
1%
0%
0%
53%
8%
2%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Van Buren, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
8%
2%
3%
14%
4%
6%
6%
19%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Van Buren, Arkansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Van Buren, Arkansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
93%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Van Buren, Arkansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
77%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Van Buren, Arkansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
8%
3%
3%
15%
5%
9%
6%
21%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
27%
44%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
60%
40%
Surveys updated monthly.

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