Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 24 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 55,416 people in Wheaton.

The People and Families of Wheaton

In Wheaton, about 58% of adults are married. Many folks in Wheaton are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheaton had a median family income of $90,475. Wheaton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Wheaton living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Wheaton. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($87,038) in Wheaton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Wheaton Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Wheaton is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Wheaton, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Wheaton, 82% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Wheaton is to try the public transportation system.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Wheaton55,416$90,475
Carol Stream40,438$74,984
Glen Ellyn26,999$95,332
Glendale Heights31,765$64,115
Warrenville13,363$72,233
West Chicago23,469$65,744
Winfield8,718$98,528

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%Wheaton College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wheaton Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Wheaton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wheaton Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wheaton Low Rate of Poverty

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

(20) Outpatient
(16) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Females
(9) Clients With Legal Issues
(11) Spanish Speaking
(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(4) Males
(4) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(4) American Sign Language
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(8) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Mental Health Services
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults



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Do you or someone you care about live in Wheaton, Illinois and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Wheaton and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Wheaton that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Wheaton works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Wheaton to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Treatment, Short-term Drug Treatment Centers, Long-term Drug Treatment, Inpatient Drug Rehab Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Wheaton. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Wheaton, Illinois, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Wheaton will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Wheaton, IL. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Wheaton, IL., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Wheaton will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Wheaton, IL., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Wheaton, IL. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Wheaton. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 3 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Wheaton, Illinois. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Programs that are closest geographically to Wheaton:

Associates in Alcohol and Wheaton, IL
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
DuPage County Psychological Services Wheaton, IL
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pape and Associates Wheaton, IL
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Visions Counseling Services Inc Bensenville, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ARIZA Resource Center Bloomingdale, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Amanecer Inc Carol Stream, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CSTO Counseling Centers Carol Stream, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tricon Counseling Centers Carol Stream, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Latin American Counseling Services West Chicago, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Behavioral Health Services of Winfield, IL 1.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Stonybrook Center Inc Winfield, IL 2.9 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
DUI Counseling Center Carol Stream Carol Stream, IL 4.4 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Central Park of Lisle Sanya Syrstad Lisle, IL 4.5 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Treatment Centers of Illinois LLC Lombard, IL 5.0 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Families Matter Behavioral Health Inc Naperville, IL 5.2 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Connection Naperville, IL 5.2 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Robert A Moylan LCPC Naperville, IL 5.2 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Virginia M Mejia LCSW CADC West Chicago, IL 5.9 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
CAP of Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL 6.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Good Samaritan Hospital North Pavilion Downers Grove, IL 6.3 miles from Wheaton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

There were no changes between 2002 and 2005 in the percentages of persons with dependence on or abuse of illegal drugs (3.0 percent in 2002, 2.9 percent in 2003, 3.0 percent in 2004, and 2.8 percent in 2005) and dependence on or abuse of alcohol (7.7 percent in 2002, 7.5 percent in 2003, 7.8 percent in 2004, and 7.7 percent in 2005). However, there was a decrease in the rate of dependence on or abuse of marijuana from 2004 to 2005 (1.9 to 1.7 percent).

Of an estimated 1,742,887 were drug-related emergency room visits, heroin was involved in 189,780 of those visits.

Perhaps one of the most important facts about drug abuse is that repeated and continual involvement will almost always results in a transition to drug dependency. Drug abuse and addiction disrupts a person's relationships and daily functioning at work, home, or school.

Drug addiction results in painful and uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when the drug use is abruptly discontinued. The discomfort that is associated with these symptoms frequently provides drug users with another reason to continue their destructive drug behavior.

Hyperthermia as a result of Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems?or, rarely, death.

The withdrawal symptoms that are related to Xanax and other benzodiazepines are the opposite of the therapeutic effects of these drugs; severe withdrawal symptoms have been noted, especially in relation to the short-acting benzodiazepines, which include Xanax.


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 Wheaton:

Step Meeting
Pleasant Hill Comm Ch
Geneva Rd
Wheaton, Illinois 60187

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 3:00 AM

Thursday Noon Big Book
Trinity Episc Ch
130 N West St
Wheaton, Illinois 60187

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Wheaton, Illinois as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, Illinois.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
22%
2%
Marijuana use in Wheaton, Illinois.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Wheaton, Illinois.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
2%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
29%
45%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Wheaton, 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
6%
0%
0%
5%
2%
3%
62%
13%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Wheaton, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
3%
2%
3%
12%
4%
12%
6%
21%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Wheaton, Illinois schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Wheaton, Illinois under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
86%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in Wheaton, Illinois under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
81%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Wheaton, Illinois?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
3%
7%
3%
5%
15%
3%
10%
5%
15%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
14%
58%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
37%
63%
Surveys updated monthly.

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