Waterloo, Illinois

Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe county, is 21 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,614 people lived in Waterloo.

The People and Families of Waterloo

In Waterloo, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waterloo had a median family income of $57,894.

Political Inclinations

Waterloo residents donated more money ($4,725) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Waterloo Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Waterloo are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Waterloo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Waterloo7,614$57,894
Belleville41,410$46,426
Columbia7,922$69,059
Dupo3,933$47,000
Freeburg3,872$57,632
Red Bud3,422$50,280
Swansea10,579$58,032

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Waterloo Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Waterloo is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Waterloo try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Waterloo, Illinois to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility can help an individual from Waterloo, IL. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Waterloo, Illinois to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility will encourage the individual from Waterloo to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Waterloo, Illinois the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Waterloo, that may include Outpatient Treatment Facilities, Short-term Treatment Programs, Long-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Waterloo in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Waterloo can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Waterloo, IL. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Waterloo Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Waterloo, Illinois treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Waterloo, IL. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Waterloo, Illinois will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Waterloo, IL. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Waterloo with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Waterloo, IL. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Waterloo that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Waterloo,Illinois Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Waterloo, Illinois. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Waterloo:

Human Support Services Waterloo, IL
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
DeRousse Counseling and DUI Services Belleville, IL 14.4 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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 14.4 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
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 14.4 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug 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)
COMTREA Inc Arnold, MO 14.5 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Services of MO Arnold, MO 16.4 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Med Ctr Saint Louis, MO 17.0 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Gateway Foundation Alcohol and Belleville, IL 17.2 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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
Saint Anthonys Medical Center Saint Louis, MO 17.7 miles from Waterloo
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, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Harris House Saint Louis, MO 18.2 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
COMTREA Saint Louis, MO 20.1 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center East St. Louis, IL 20.5 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Comprehensive Behavior Health Center East St. Louis, IL 20.5 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
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
Assessment and Counseling Solutions Saint Louis, MO 20.9 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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
Comprehensive Mental Health Center of East Saint Louis, IL 21.1 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Provident Counseling Inc Belleville, IL 21.4 miles from Waterloo
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
Saint Patrick Center Saint Louis, MO 22.5 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO 22.9 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
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)
Community Treatment Inc High Ridge, MO 24.0 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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), Access to Recovery
Centrec Care Inc St. Louis, MO 24.3 miles from Waterloo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)

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

Amphetamine affects several key neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.

When the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers is damaged by inhalant use, an individual can experience muscle spasms, tremors, and difficulty walking and talking.

Harmful irreversible effects can occur due to inhalant use including bone marrow damage when gasoline is used for "huffing'.

When compared to the opioids hydromorphone, fentanyl, oxycodone, and pethidine/meperidine, former addicts showed a strong preference for heroin and morphine, suggesting that heroin and morphine are particularly susceptible to abuse and addiction.

Recreational drug use is when a person chooses to use drug or alcohol for purposes of enjoyment, particularly to enhance a mood or social occasion.

Although rates of use of most drugs in 2001 were higher among teens and young adults compared with older adults, the age distribution of users varied considerably by type of drug. About half (51 percent) of current illegal drug users were aged 12 to 25. However, in 2001, 86 percent of hallucinogen users and 76 percent of inhalant users were aged 12 to 25. Conversely, only 40 percent of cocaine users and 45 percent of nonmedical psychotherapeutics users were aged 12 to 25.


The following survey was completed by residents of Waterloo, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
3%
13%
Marijuana use in Waterloo, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
97%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Waterloo, Illinois.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
3%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
93%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
24%
54%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Waterloo, 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
0%
3%
1%
3%
2%
0%
78%
10%
0%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Waterloo, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
5%
2%
5%
12%
4%
12%
4%
19%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Waterloo, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Waterloo, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
91%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Waterloo, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
76%
23%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Waterloo, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
5%
2%
5%
13%
4%
7%
10%
20%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
24%
45%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
44%
56%
Surveys updated monthly.

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