Decatur, Indiana

Decatur, Indiana, in Adams county, is 23 miles SE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,528 people people live in Decatur.

The People and Families of Decatur

In Decatur, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decatur had a median family income of $44,722.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,535) in Decatur than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Decatur enjoy its low crime rate.

Decatur Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Decatur, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Decatur, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Decatur9,528$44,722
Berne4,150$45,670
Bluffton9,536$45,294
Fort Wayne205,727$45,040
New Haven12,406$49,597

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Decatur Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Decatur Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Decatur Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Decatur Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Decatur Affordability of Property Taxes


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Decatur, India an and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Decatur 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Decatur that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Decatur 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 Decatur to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Short-term Drug Treatment, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Decatur. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Decatur, Indiana, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Decatur 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 Rehab Facility in Decatur, IN. 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 Decatur, IN., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Decatur 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Decatur, IN., 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Decatur, IN. 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Decatur. 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 Decatur, Indiana Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 3 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers in Decatur, Indiana. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Decatur:

Behavioral Health Adams County Decatur, IN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Midwest Addiction Psychiatric and Decatur, IN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Park Center Inc Decatur, IN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Adams Memorial Hospital Berne, IN 11.6 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Bluffton Counseling Services Bluffton, IN 14.3 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Fort Wayne Womens Bureau Transitions Fort Wayne, IN 17.8 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Transitions Fort Wayne, IN 17.8 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Center for Solutions Fort Wayne, IN 18.1 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family and Childrens Services Inc Fort Wayne, IN 18.1 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Westwood Behavioral Health Center Inc Van Wert, OH 18.3 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Allen County Community Fort Wayne, IN 19.7 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hope House I Fort Wayne, IN 19.7 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hope House II Fort Wayne, IN 19.7 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Peace Counseling Inc Fort Wayne, IN 19.7 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Washington House Inc Fort Wayne, IN 19.7 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Caring About People Inc Bluffton, IN 19.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Park Center Inc Bluffton, IN 19.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Brown and Associates Consulting Inc Fort Wayne, IN 19.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Midwest Addiction Psychiatric and Fort Wayne, IN 19.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Parkview Behavioral Health Fort Wayne, IN 19.9 miles from Decatur
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)

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

In the 18 to 25 age group, the rate of past month use of these drugs was highest in Rhode Island (13.4 percent); among teens, the rate was highest in Arizona (7.2 percent) (Table B.6). Only Colorado and Kentucky were in the top fifth in all three age groups and for all persons aged 12 or older.

"Ecstasy" is a slang term for MDMA, short for 3,4-meth ylenedioxymethamphetamine.

Use of heroin in pregnancy also may increase the risk of a variety of birth defects. What is not entirely clear is whether these effects are directly due to the drug itself or related to the poor health behaviors that women who take heroin often have. It may also be caused by the substances that the heroin often is mixed with when it is made.

Persons who made no effort to receive treatment were more likely to report that they were not ready to stop using (45.3 percent) as a reason for not receiving treatment than persons who made an effort to receive treatment (21.1 percent) (2004-2005 combined data). Among those who made no effort to receive treatment, 26.3 percent reported stigma and 31.0 percent reported cost and insurance barriers as reasons for not receiving treatment.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2005 with MDE during the past year who saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional for depression, 41.6 percent believed that this treatment helped "not at all" or "a little." In addition, 34.0 percent believed that this treatment was "a lot of help" or "extremely helpful."

Every person that is taking Ambien, whether through prescription or illegal use, is vulnerable to an Ambien addiction, although not everyone will develop one.


The following survey was completed by residents of Decatur, Indiana as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Decatur, 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 Decatur, Indiana.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
92%
6%
2%
Marijuana use in Decatur, Indiana.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
93%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Decatur, Indiana.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
4%
96%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
26%
50%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Decatur, 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
0%
17%
0%
1%
7%
1%
54%
14%
2%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Decatur, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
3%
6%
2%
5%
14%
3%
9%
4%
20%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Decatur, Indiana schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Decatur, Indiana under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Decatur, Indiana under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
88%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Decatur, Indiana?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
5%
3%
4%
13%
3%
11%
5%
17%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
18%
51%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
60%
40%
Surveys updated monthly.

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