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Merrillville, IndianaMerrillville, Indiana, in Lake county, is 7 miles S of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 30 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is included in the Gary metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 30,560 people lived in Merrillville. The People and Families of MerrillvilleIn Merrillville, about 54% of adults are married. Approximately 30% of Merrillville is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Merrillville. Wealth and EducationIn 2000, Merrillville had a median family income of $56,355. Many people in Merrillville make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Merrillville doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Indiana. Political InclinationsMerrillville residents donated more money ($13,200) 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 town. Merrillville HousingAn estimated 71% of living spaces in Merrillville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Merrillville as a sign of wealth and desirability. CommutingIn Merrillville, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
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| Merrillville | 30,560 | $56,355 | | Crown Point | 19,806 | $64,274 | | Gary | 102,746 | $32,205 | | Griffith | 17,334 | $57,090 | | Hobart | 25,363 | $55,078 | | Schererville | 24,851 | $70,474 | | St John | 8,382 | $75,231 |
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 Getting Help Do you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and live in Merrillville, Indiana? Are you concerned about a family member in Merrillville, Indiana who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a drug rehab or treatment center in Merrillville, Indiana for your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own! Call toll free 1-866-395-1680 to speak to a professional drug rehab counselor or alcoholism treatment specialist or simply fill out the Merrillville, Indiana treatment request form and you will be contacted by a drug rehab counselor shortly.
There are many addictive drugs in Merrillville, and drug rehabs for specific drugs can differ. Drug treatment also varies depending on the specific needs of the patient.
A Merrillville drug rehabilitation center is a place or program that an individual enters in order to treat a drug addiction or alcoholism problem. Through therapy and education, Individual's are rehabilitated using various treatment methods which enable them to lead a productive and drug free life. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehab program in Merrillville. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use. There are many different types of drug and alcohol addiction programs available in Merrillville: in patient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term. The initial step of drug or alcohol addiction treatment is drug detoxification.
Drug and alcohol detox includes medical supervision for drug addiction and alcoholism. Detox is just one phase of the recovery process. Drug and alcohol detoxification is only the first step of alcohol and drug treatment which is done in order to overcome the physical withdrawal symptoms of drug addiction and alcoholism. A drug rehab program in Merrillville should be specifically tailored to the individual's specific needs in the next step of recovery.
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