Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois, in Macon county, is 109 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 81,860 people people live in Decatur.

The People and Families of Decatur

In Decatur, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Decatur, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Decatur nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $42,379.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($24,265) in Decatur than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Decatur Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Decatur, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Decatur81,860$42,379
Clinton7,485$48,024
Monticello5,138$57,287
Mount Zion4,845$60,530
Sullivan4,326$41,894

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%Decatur Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Decatur Affordability of Rents


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

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



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Do you live in Decatur, Illinois and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Decatur.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Decatur treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Decatur would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Decatur to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Decatur will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Decatur, Illinois, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, IL. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Decatur, IL. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, IL. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Decatur is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are 6 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs in Decatur, Illinois. We have also provided 14 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centers that are closest geographically to Decatur:

A and E Behavioral Healthcare Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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
DUI Services at Saint Marys Hospital Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Heritage Behavioral Health Center Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Pleasant Counseling Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Reasonable Service Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Saint Marys Treatment Center Decatur, IL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Dewitt County Human Resource Center Clinton, IL 21.1 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Piatt County Mental Health Center Monticello, IL 24.5 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Moultrie County Counseling Center Sullivan, IL 25.6 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Shelby County Community Services Inc Shelbyville, IL 28.4 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alcohol and Related Counseling Lincoln, IL 31.1 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Triangle Center Springfield, IL 34.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Methadone Maintenance, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mental Health Centers of Central IL Springfield, IL 35.4 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
DUI Solutions and Trt Alternatives Springfield, IL 37.2 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Plus DUI Services LLC Springfield, IL 37.2 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stillmeadow Counseling Center Springfield, IL 37.2 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alcohol and Addictions Outpatient Ctr Springfield, IL 38.0 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
IL Institute for Addiction Recovery Springfield, IL 38.0 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Personal Counseling Services Springfield, IL 38.0 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Solutions Counseling and DUI Services Springfield, IL 38.0 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

More than one fifth (23.0 percent) of persons aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey in 2006. This translates to about 57 million people. The rate in 2006 is similar to the rate in 2005 (22.7 percent).

Drug abuse treatment has been known to play a vital part in the process of an individual being successful in recovering from a substance abuse problem. In addition to helping the individual to maintain sobriety, the goal of drug abuse treatment is to return the individual to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and community.

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.

A large number of deaths that are related to inhalant abuse are related to repetitive inhalation, which can lead to extremely high concentrations of inhaled fumes which displaces the available oxygen in the lungs.

Raw Morphine (Opium) Morphine is an extremely addictive chemical substance, in terms of both psychologically and physically.

About 2.0 million adults (0.9 percent of the population aged 18 years or older) received inpatient care for mental health problems during the past year. This estimate was similar to the rate reported in 2007 (1.0 percent or 2.1 million adults).


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 Decatur:

Back To Basics
Cntr United Methodist
269 W Eldorado St
Decatur, Illinois 62522

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Decatur, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Decatur, 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 Decatur, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
8%
11%
Marijuana use in Decatur, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
86%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Decatur, Illinois.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
6%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
76%
19%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
19%
57%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Decatur, 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
10%
30%
3%
5%
6%
3%
27%
14%
0%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Decatur, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
4%
3%
3%
13%
5%
8%
6%
23%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Decatur, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Decatur, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
87%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Decatur, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Decatur, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
4%
2%
4%
3%
4%
11%
2%
10%
9%
25%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
12%
61%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
27%
73%
Surveys updated monthly.

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