Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown, Indiana, in Clark county, is 14 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. Part of the surrounding Louisville metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Charlestown is home to some 5,993 residents.

The People and Families of Charlestown

In Charlestown, about 50% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Charlestown had a median family income of $35,592.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Charlestown. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Charlestown Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Charlestown was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Charlestown, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Charlestown5,993$35,592
Clarksville21,400$44,688
Jeffersonville27,362$45,264
New Albany37,603$41,993
Scottsburg6,040$37,083
Sellersburg6,071$46,512

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Charlestown Racial Diversity


The listings in Charlestown, Indiana and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one in Charlestown 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 Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Charlestown try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Charlestown, Indiana 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility can help an individual from Charlestown, IN. 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 Charlestown, Indiana to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program will encourage the individual from Charlestown 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 Charlestown, Indiana 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 Charlestown, that may include Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Charlestown in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown, IN. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Charlestown Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center 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 Charlestown, Indiana treatment program; a quality Alcohol Treatment 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 Charlestown, IN. 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 Rehab Facility in Charlestown, Indiana will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Charlestown, IN. Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program 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 Charlestown with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Charlestown, IN. 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown,India an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are no listings in Charlestown, IN. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Charlestown, Indiana:

LifeSpring Lindley Building Jeffersonville, IN 6.2 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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
LifeSpring Mental Health Services Jeffersonville, IN 6.2 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Southern Indiana Treatment Center Inc Jeffersonville, IN 6.2 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wellstone Regional Hospital Jeffersonville, IN 6.2 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clark Memorial Hospital Jeffersonville, IN 9.7 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Life Improvement Counseling Center LLC Jeffersonville, IN 9.7 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Lifespring Jeffersonville, IN 9.7 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Seven Counties Services Bedford, KY 10.0 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
AA and Associates Approved Alc Drug La Grange, KY 10.0 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Aaron Accredited Treatment and Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Baptist Hospital East Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Center for Behavioral Health KY Inc Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
David Harmon and Associates Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ten Broeck Hospital Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Thomas J Bumpas Louisville, KY 14.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Bellewood Presbyterian Home Louisville, KY 14.4 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Central State Hospital Louisville, KY 14.4 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Caritas Peace Counseling Center Louisville, KY 16.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Greater Louisville Counseling Center Louisville, KY 16.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jefferson Cnty Drug Court Progs Office Louisville, KY 16.1 miles from Charlestown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

In 2008, 57.7 percent of boys aged 12 or older were current drinkers, higher than the rate for girls (45.9 percent). However, among teens aged 12 to 17, the percentage of boys who were current drinkers (14.2 percent) was similar to the rate for girls (15.0 percent).

There were 1,476 Federal offenders sentenced for heroin-related charges in U.S. Courts in 2008.

In 2007, among young adults aged 18 to 25, the rate of binge drinking was 41.8 percent, and the rate of heavy drinking was 14.7 percent. These rates were similar to the rates in 2006.

The recent influx of highly hallucinogenic potentially fatal drug that are being sold currently as "bath salts" have law enforcement and drug enforcement experts extremely concerned.

Physical addiction refers to the physiological changes that occur due to drug use and is typified by withdrawal symptoms when the user stops taking the drug and tolerance, which is defined as the need to take increasing amounts of the drug in order to feel the initial ?buzz? or ?high.?

Ativan has been noted to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Using Ativan if you are pregnant may also cause problems in the pregnancy.


The following survey was completed by residents of Charlestown, Indiana as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Charlestown, Indiana. 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 Charlestown, Indiana.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
85%
12%
3%
Marijuana use in Charlestown, Indiana.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Charlestown, Indiana.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
7%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
76%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
27%
51%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Charlestown, Indiana?
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%
8%
1%
1%
3%
0%
64%
5%
3%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Charlestown, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
2%
5%
3%
4%
15%
5%
7%
5%
27%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Charlestown, Indiana schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Charlestown, Indiana under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
84%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Charlestown, Indiana under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
85%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Charlestown, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
3%
5%
3%
2%
11%
3%
10%
5%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
2%
68%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
38%
62%
Surveys updated monthly.

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