Meeker, Colorado

Meeker, Colorado, in Rio Blanco county, is 140 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 156 miles W of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 2,242 people lived in Meeker.

The People and Families of Meeker

In Meeker, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Meeker had a median family income of $43,529.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Meeker.

Meeker Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Meeker are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Meeker, 88% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Meeker; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Meeker Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Meeker Affordability of Rents


The listings in Meeker, Colorado and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Meeker, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Meeker, CO. 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 Addiction Recovery Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Meeker, 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 Meeker, Colorado 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.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Meeker, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Meeker, CO. 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 Meeker, 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 Meeker, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Meeker - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Meeker. 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Meeker. 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 Meeker, Colorado Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are no listings in Meeker, CO. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Meeker, Colorado:

Yampa Valley Psychotherapists Craig, CO 39.0 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Routt County Alcohol Council Steamboat Springs, CO 39.0 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harmony Foundation Inc Estes Park, CO 43.9 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mount Hope Recovery Inc Estes Park, CO 43.9 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gonzalez Counseling LLC Glenwood Springs, CO 45.2 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
The Youth Recovery Center Glenwood Springs, CO 45.2 miles from Meeker
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, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr Aspen, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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
Servicios de Consejeria Hispanos Inc Carbondale, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Men and Women Seeking Empowerment Edwards, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bair Counseling Center Frisco, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Addictive Behaviors Counseling Glenwood Springs, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Springs Counseling Center Glenwood Springs, CO 47.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Colorado West Mental Health Center Eagle, CO 64.8 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: 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
Jaywalker Lodge LLC Carbondale, CO 71.1 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
AACES Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Personal Growth Counseling Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dos Rios Counseling Inc Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Inner Journey Community Counseling Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Mesa County Criminal Justice Services Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Access to Recovery
New Memories Inc Grand Junction, CO 74.7 miles from Meeker
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2006, past month cigar smoking was equally common among male full-time college students aged 18 to 22 (19.0 percent) as among boys in the same age group who were not enrolled full time in college (20.3 percent).

The number of persons with substance dependence or abuse was stable between 2002 and 2006 (22.0 million in 2002, 21.6 million in 2003, 22.5 million in 2004, 22.2 million in 2005, and 22.6 million in 2006). In 2006, 18.8 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with dependence on or abuse of alcohol (7.6 percent), which has remained unchanged since 2002.

Among the 24.6 million adults with SPD in 2005, 11.1 million (45.3 percent) received treatment for a mental health problem in the past year. This was a higher proportion than in 2004 (41.6 percent). Among adults with SPD, 39.4 percent received a prescription medication, 28.5 percent received outpatient treatment, and 4.6 percent received inpatient treatment for a mental health problem in the past year.

Between 2000 and 2001, the rate of past month illegal drug use increased among both men (from 7.7 to 8.7 percent) and women (from 5.0 to 5.5 percent) aged 12 or older.

Crack cocaine is nearly always smoked, delivering a large quantity of the drug to the lungs, producing an immediate and intense euphoric effect.

Because of the high cost that is associated with Ambien, use of it may be lower in the United States than in other parts of the world where generic brands of the drug are available.


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