Columbia, Illinois

Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe county, is 13 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Columbia contains a population of approximately 7,922.

The People and Families of Columbia

In Columbia, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Columbia had a median family income of $69,059. The typical family in Columbia is better off than most in Illinois. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Columbia. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Columbia, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Columbia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $900. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Columbia Housing

Columbia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Columbia, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Columbia7,922$69,059
Belleville41,410$46,426
Cahokia16,391$35,582
Centreville5,951$27,310
Dupo3,933$47,000
East St Louis31,542$24,567
Waterloo7,614$57,894

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Columbia Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Columbia People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Columbia Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Columbia Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Columbia Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Columbia College Educated Adults


The listings in Columbia, Illinois and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Columbia, Illinois and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located in or around Columbia. The most important goal of any Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Columbia, IL. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Columbia, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Columbia, Illinois may include Inpatient Rehab Programs, Long-term Rehab Programs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Columbia to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Columbia, IL. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Columbia, Illinois treatment program; a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Columbia, IL. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Columbia, Illinois attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Columbia, Illinois will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Columbia, IL. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Columbia to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Columbia, IL. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Columbia will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Columbia to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Columbia where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Columbia, IL. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Columbia can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Columbia, Illinois is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Columbia choose to go to an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Columbia.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Columbia, Illinois Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are no listings in Columbia, IL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Columbia, Illinois:

Human Support Services Waterloo, IL 7.6 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, 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
Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Med Ctr Saint Louis, MO 8.1 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Harris House Saint Louis, MO 9.2 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Saint Anthonys Medical Center Saint Louis, MO 10.1 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Community Services of MO Arnold, MO 10.6 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
COMTREA Saint Louis, MO 11.2 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Assessment and Counseling Solutions Saint Louis, MO 12.5 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
DeRousse Counseling and DUI Services Belleville, IL 12.7 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gateway Foundation Inc Belleville, IL 12.7 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Saint Elizabeths Hospital Belleville, IL 12.7 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center East St. Louis, IL 12.7 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Comprehensive Behavior Health Center East St. Louis, IL 12.7 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Comprehensive Mental Health Center of East Saint Louis, IL 13.4 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gateway Foundation Alcohol and Belleville, IL 13.5 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance
Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO 13.8 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Patrick Center Saint Louis, MO 13.8 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Centrec Care Inc St. Louis, MO 15.3 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Christian Hospital St. Louis, MO 15.3 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Community Alternatives St. Louis, MO 15.3 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Harris House Foundation St. Louis, MO 15.3 miles from Columbia
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Among persons aged 12 or older in 2007 2008 who used pain relievers nonmedically in the past 12 months, 55.9 percent got the drug they most recently used from a friend or relative for free. Another 18.0 percent reported they got the drug from one doctor. Only 4.3 percent got pain relievers from a drug dealer or other stranger, and 0.4 percent bought them on the Internet. Among those who reported getting the pain reliever from a friend or relative for free, 81.7 percent reported in a follow up question that the friend or relative had obtained the drugs from just one doctor.

Among young adults 18 to 22 years old, full-time college students were less likely to be current cigarette smokers than their peers who were not enrolled full time in college. Cigarette use in the past month in 2005 was reported by 30.6 percent of full-time college students compared with 42.7 percent of those not enrolled full time.

Marijuana use is associated with dependence, respiratory and mental illness, poor motor performance, and impaired cognitive and immune system functioning, among other negative effects.

A recent study placed Ecstasy at number 18 in the list of 20 popular drugs.

New Mexico had the highest percentage of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem in 2002 (3.5 percent) (Table A.18). The other States in the top fifth were mainly in the West (Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) or in the Northeast (Rhode Island and Vermont). California had the largest total number of persons aged 12 or older needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, approximately 819,000, or about 13.0 percent of the total for the Nation (see http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/states.htm).

Amphetamine was first introduced in the 1930s as a remedy for nasal congestion.


The following survey was completed by residents of Columbia, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Columbia, Illinois. 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 Columbia, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
2%
8%
Marijuana use in Columbia, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
75%
25%
Perception of Alcohol in Columbia, Illinois.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
2%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
81%
6%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
23%
46%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Columbia, Illinois?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
15%
16%
2%
8%
5%
0%
32%
10%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Columbia, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
7%
3%
3%
12%
3%
6%
4%
26%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Columbia, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Columbia, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Columbia, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
82%
17%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Columbia, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
5%
3%
5%
2%
2%
12%
3%
11%
4%
21%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
32%
40%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
87%
13%
Surveys updated monthly.

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