Mount Shasta, California

Mount Shasta, California, in Siskiyou county, is 50 miles N of Redding, California (center to center) and 193 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city contains a population of approximately 3,621.

The People and Families of Mount Shasta

In Mount Shasta, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Mount Shasta, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Shasta had a median family income of $37,313. Interestingly, lots of people in Mount Shasta have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Shasta favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,272. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mount Shasta Housing

Mount Shasta has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Mount Shasta, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for California. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Mount Shasta the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Mount Shasta, 79% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Mount Shasta can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Mount Shasta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mount Shasta Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mount Shasta Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mount Shasta College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mount Shasta Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mount Shasta Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Mount Shasta Affordability of Rents


The listings in Mount Shasta, California and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Mount Shasta, California? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Mount Shasta 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Mount Shasta that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Mount Shasta 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 Mount Shasta are Outpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Mount Shasta will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Mount Shasta, California 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.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Mount Shasta 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 Rehabilitation Facility in Mount Shasta, CA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Mount Shasta, 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 Mount Shasta, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Mount Shasta. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Mount Shasta 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Mount Shasta, CA. 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 Mount Shasta, California Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Mount Shasta, CA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Mount Shasta, California:

Perinatal Services and Yreka, CA 21.1 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Siskiyou Alcohol and Drug Abuse Servs Yreka, CA 21.1 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Kuruk Tribal Health Program of Yreka, CA 35.4 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Access to Recovery
Siskiyou County Alcohol and Yreka, CA 35.4 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pit River Health Service Inc Burney, CA 40.1 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Right Roads Recovery Programs Burney, CA 40.1 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Mayers Crossroads Clinic Burney, CA 41.6 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Empire Outpatient Services Shasta Lake, CA 44.8 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
Empire Recovery Center Inc Redding, CA 46.5 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Redeemed Recovery Services Redding, CA 46.5 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shasta County Alcohol and Drug Program Redding, CA 46.5 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Empire Recovery Outpatient Services Shasta Lake, CA 46.5 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Psychiatric Care Center Redding, CA 49.3 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Shasta Options Redding, CA 49.3 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Thomas J Andrews MD Inc Redding, CA 49.3 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Wright Education Services Redding, CA 49.3 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Redding Outpatient Clinic Redding, CA 51.2 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Shasta County Health and Human Service Redding, CA 51.2 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
VOTC Inc Redding, CA 51.2 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Trinity County Behavioral Health Servs Weaverville, CA 55.8 miles from Mount Shasta
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

The bath salts have not yet been regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), but are currently facing federal scrutiny.

Almost all toxic inhalants produce short-term effects that are extremely similar to anesthetics, which act to slow down mechanisms within the body.

Xanax, like so many other pharmaceutical drugs has found its way from drug stores to drug dealers, and is being abused by individuals that just want to get high.

The number and percentage of current nonmedical users of psychotherapeutic drugs in 2008 (6.2 million or 2.5 percent) were lower than in 2007 (6.9 million or 2.8 percent). A small decline in the percentage of pain reliever users between 2007 (2.1 percent) and 2008 (1.9 percent), although not statistically significant, partly contributed to the lower rate for current use of psychotherapeutic drugs.

In 2007, there were 9.9 million persons aged 12 or older who reported driving under the influence of illegal drugs during the past year. This corresponds to 4.0 percent of the population aged 12 or older, similar to the rate in 2006 (4.2 percent), but lower than the rate in 2002 (4.7 percent). In 2007, the rate was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25 (12.5 percent).

The availability of high-purity heroin and the fear of infection by sharing needles has made snorting and smoking the drug more common.


The following survey was completed by residents of Mount Shasta, California as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Mount Shasta, California. 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 Mount Shasta, California.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Mount Shasta, California.
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 Mount Shasta, California.
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 Mount Shasta, California?
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 Mount Shasta, California?
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 Mount Shasta, California schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Mount Shasta, California under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Mount Shasta, California under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Mount Shasta, California?
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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