Mount Olive, Illinois

Mount Olive, Illinois, in Macoupin county, is 37 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 42 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 2,150.

The People and Families of Mount Olive

In Mount Olive, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Olive had a median family income of $41,765.

Mount Olive Housing

Mount Olive has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Mount Olive tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Mount Olive, 95% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Mount Olive -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mount Olive Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mount Olive Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Mount Olive Affordability of Property Taxes


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

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



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Do you live in Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Mount Olive 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Drug Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive, 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Mount Olive, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Mount Olive, 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Mount Olive, 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive, Illinois Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Montgomery County Health Department Hillsboro, IL 14.7 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Macoupin County Mental Health Center Carlinville, IL 15.3 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Community Counseling Center of Alton, IL 16.5 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Intensive Outpatient Care Edwardsville, IL 18.6 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Intensive Outpatient Care Inc Edwardsville, IL 20.3 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Continuing Recovery Center Irving, IL 21.1 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bond County Health Department Greenville, IL 22.1 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
WellSpring Resources Alton, IL 23.3 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Alcoholic Rehab Community Home Granite City, IL 28.8 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tri County Counseling Center Jerseyville, IL 30.3 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Provident Counseling Inc Belleville, IL 36.9 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Community Resource Center Carlyle, IL 37.0 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Accurate Evaluations Carlyle, IL 37.1 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Helm DUI Services Vandalia, IL 37.6 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Christian Hospital Recovery Centers Saint Louis, MO 38.2 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Medicare, Private health insurance
Comprehensive Mental Health Center of East Saint Louis, IL 38.6 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
New Beginnings CSTAR Inc Saint Louis, MO 39.2 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Westend Clinic Inc Saint Louis, MO 39.2 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center East St. Louis, IL 39.2 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Comprehensive Behavior Health Center East St. Louis, IL 39.2 miles from Mount Olive
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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

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

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2006, the rate of current illegal drug use among American Indians or Alaska Natives was about twice the overall rate among teens (18.7 vs. 9.8 percent, respectively). The rates were 11.8 percent among teens reporting two or more races, 10.2 percent among blacks, 10.0 percent among whites, 8.9 percent among Hispanics, and 6.7 percent among Asians.

Of those aged 12 or older who had not smoked cigarettes prior to the past year, the past year initiation rate for cigarettes was 2.7 percent in 2008, similar to the rate in 2007 (2.5 percent). Among teens aged 12 to 17 years who had not smoked cigarettes prior to the past year, the incidence rate showed no significant difference between 2007 (5.9 percent) and 2008 (6.2 percent). Among boys aged 12 to 17 who had never smoked prior to the past year, the decrease in the past year initiation rate from 6.1 percent in 2002 to 5.7 percent in 2008 was not statistically significant. Similarly for girls, the decrease from 7.4 percent in 2002 to 6.7 percent in 2008 was not statistically significant.

Ecstasy is popular among urban gay boys, with Ecstasy being used as part of a multiple-drug experience that includes marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, sildenafil (Viagra), and other legal and illegal substances.

During 2007 the patent on Ambien expired; the expiration of the patent meant that patients could now be prescribed an inexpensive generic version of the medication, referred to simply as Zolpidem.

The side effects that are experienced by opiate addicts vary according to the dosage that a person is taking.

Individuals who are dependent on marijuana have a higher risk than nondependent individuals of experiencing major depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.


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