Platteville, Colorado

Platteville, Colorado, in Weld county, is 15 miles E of Longmont, Colorado (center to center) and 34 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greeley metropolitan area. Platteville contains a population of approximately 2,370.

The People and Families of Platteville

In Platteville, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Platteville, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Platteville.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Platteville had a median family income of $47,574.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Platteville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,870. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Platteville Housing

Platteville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Platteville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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

(3) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(20) Outpatient
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(4) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(9) Females
(11) Clients With Legal Issues
(13) Spanish Speaking
(9) Teens and Adolescents
(16) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) American Sign Language
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(10) Males
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) Hospital Inpatient
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Platteville, Colorado? Are you concerned about a family member in Platteville, 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 Platteville, 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 Treatment Program in Platteville, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Platteville, 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 Drug Rehabilitation, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Platteville, 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 Platteville, 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.

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

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

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

Seven Lakes Recovery Program Windsor, CO 7.7 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
North Range Behavioral Health Evans, CO 11.4 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Island Grove Regional Trt Center Inc Fort Lupton, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
ARC Counseling Center Greeley Greeley, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Certified Addiction Treatment for Greeley, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Institute for Alcohol Awareness of Greeley, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Larimer Cnty Inst for Alcl Awareness Greeley, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
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
North Colorado Medical Center Greeley, CO 12.6 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Counseling Services of Longmont Inc Longmont, CO 15.4 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Peaceful Solutions Brighton, CO 18.0 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Addiction Treatment Center of Longmont Longmont, CO 18.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Monarch Counseling Services LLC Longmont, CO 18.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
AMEND Brighton, CO 20.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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
Centro de Orientation La Piramide Brighton, CO 20.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Excel Treatment Program Brighton, CO 20.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Patterns for Positive Living Brighton, CO 20.5 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Boulder County Public Health Lafayette, CO 20.8 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lafayette Alc Education and Therapy Lafayette, CO 20.8 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Aspen Treatment Services Lafayette, CO 21.3 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
InnerBalance Health Center Loveland, CO 21.9 miles from Platteville
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.

A number of our Nation's best monitoring mechanisms report an alarming increase in the popularity of MDMA (3,4-meth ylenedioxymethamphetamine), particularly among young Americans.

The percentages of teens reporting binge alcohol use and use of cigarettes and marijuana in the past month were lower among those who perceived great risk in using these substances than among those who did not perceive great risk. For example, in 2006, 6.0 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 who perceived great risk from "having 5 or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week" reported binge drinking in the past month (consumption of five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage on a single occasion on at least 1 day in the past 30 days); by contrast, past month binge drinking was reported by 13.2 percent of teens who saw moderate, slight, or no risk from having five or more drinks of an alcoholic beverage once or twice a week . Past month marijuana use was reported by 1.5 percent of teens who saw great risk in smoking marijuana once a month compared with 9.5 percent of teens who saw moderate, slight, or no risk.

Drugs are chemicals that work in the brain by the process of tapping into its complex communication system; drug interferes with the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information.

Keeping marijuana illegal keeps the prices higher. As drug use is sensitive to price, high prices help keep rates of marijuana use rates, especially amongst young people, relatively low.

In 2008, teens aged 12 to 17 who had MDE during the past year were more likely to report daily cigarette use in comparison with those who did not have MDE during the past year (3.6 vs. 1.8 percent). Similarly, teens who had past year MDE were more likely to report heavy use of alcohol than those who did not have MDE (3.4 vs. 1.8 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 Platteville:

Sippers
Main & Elizabeth (ch 1st Floor)
Platteville, Colorado 80651

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 2:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Platteville, Colorado as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Platteville, 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 Platteville, Colorado.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
0%
6%
Marijuana use in Platteville, Colorado.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
84%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Platteville, Colorado.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
7%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
5%
69%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Platteville, 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
7%
7%
2%
2%
8%
0%
58%
8%
3%
5%
Most common first drug experience in Platteville, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
7%
2%
2%
12%
3%
6%
8%
24%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Platteville, Colorado schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Platteville, Colorado under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
82%
10%
Have you ever gone to school in Platteville, Colorado under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
82%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Platteville, Colorado?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
5%
3%
5%
14%
5%
11%
10%
10%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
15%
63%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
78%
22%
Surveys updated monthly.

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