Akron, Iowa

Akron, Iowa, in Plymouth county, is 23 miles N of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 113 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,489 people in the city.

The People and Families of Akron

In Akron, about 63% of adults are married. In Akron, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Akron had a median family income of $37,404.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Akron. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Akron Housing

Approximately 72% of housing in Akron is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Akron, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.


The listings in Akron, Iowa and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you live in Akron, Iowa and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Akron.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Akron treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Akron would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Akron to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Outpatient Drug Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Akron will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Akron, Iowa, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Akron, IA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Akron, IA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Akron, IA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Akron is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in Akron, IA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Akron, Iowa:

Woodfield Center Beresford, SD 9.7 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Jackson Recovery Centers Inc Le Mars, IA 22.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mercy Behavioral Care Sioux City, IA 22.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Serv Vermillion, SD 24.5 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD 24.5 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Heartland Counseling Services Inc South Sioux City, NE 24.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Compass Pointe Hull, IA 31.0 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Keystone Treatment Center Canton, SD 34.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Chee Woy Na Zhee Winnebago, NE 40.1 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program Yankton, SD 45.6 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Lewis and Clark Behavioral Hlth Servs Yankton, SD 45.6 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Dakota Human Services Center Yankton, SD 45.6 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Behavioral Health Management Services Cherokee, IA 47.0 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Omaha Tribe Alcohol Program Macy, NE 49.0 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Females
Keystone Outpatient Program Sioux Falls, SD 49.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Volunteers of America Dakotas Sioux Falls, SD 49.8 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
First Step Counseling Services SF Sioux Falls, SD 51.2 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Bartels Counseling Services Inc Sioux Falls, SD 51.4 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Choices Recovery Services LLC Sioux Falls, SD 51.4 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Dakota Drug and Alcohol Prevention Inc Sioux Falls, SD 51.4 miles from Akron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid

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

Heroin users who inject the drug expose themselves to additional risks, including contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne viruses. Chronic users who inject heroin also risk scarred or collapsed veins, infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and liver and kidney disease.

The rates of current use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipe tobacco were unchanged between 2004 and 2005 among persons aged 12 or older. However, between 2002 and 2005, past month use of a tobacco product declined from 30.4 to 29.4 percent, and past month cigarette use decreased from 26.0 to 24.9 percent.

Among persons aged 12 to 20, binge drinking was reported by 22.3 percent of whites, 18.1 percent of American Indians or Alaska Natives, 17.9 percent of Hispanics, and 16.6 percent of persons reporting two or more races, but only by 7.4 percent of Asians, 8.4 percent of Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders, and 9.1 percent of blacks.

When ingested orally, amphetamine effects occur within 15 to 20 minutes.

An important factor of drug abuse may be social circumstances, which can include: low self-esteem, emotional problems, and patterns of use in the addict's family, peer pressure, advertising or media influence.

Among persons needing but not receiving treatment for an illegal drug use problem, the number who felt they needed treatment in 2005 (601,000) was similar to the number reported in 2004 (598,000), but it was higher than the numbers in 2003 (426,000) and 2002 (362,000).


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 Akron:

Ia Aa Group
Trinity Lutheran Church
220 Hardy Street
Akron, Iowa 51001

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Akron, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Akron, Iowa. 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 Akron, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
8%
12%
Marijuana use in Akron, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
93%
7%
Perception of Alcohol in Akron, Iowa.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
3%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
79%
12%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
23%
46%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Akron, Iowa?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
2%
10%
3%
8%
3%
1%
48%
15%
0%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Akron, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
2%
8%
3%
2%
13%
4%
10%
9%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Akron, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Akron, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
75%
23%
Have you ever gone to school in Akron, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
77%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Akron, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
7%
3%
5%
11%
2%
7%
7%
27%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
13%
58%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
36%
64%
Surveys updated monthly.

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