Brooklyn, Iowa

Brooklyn, Iowa, in Poweshiek county, is 45 miles SW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 183 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,367.

The People and Families of Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brooklyn live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Brooklyn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooklyn had a median family income of $44,531. Brooklyn, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brooklyn Housing

In Brooklyn, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brooklyn, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Brooklyn is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Brooklyn Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brooklyn Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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Do you live in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Brooklyn 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, 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 Rehab Program in Brooklyn, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Brooklyn, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Brooklyn, 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 Center in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, Iowa Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc Newton, IA 29.1 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Iowa Falls, IA 34.3 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
New Directions Recovery Oskaloosa, IA 34.3 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mahaska Health Partnership Oskaloosa, IA 34.9 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Area Substance Abuse Council Cedar Rapids, IA 40.0 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Clearview Recovery Inc Prairie City, IA 42.6 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
University of IA Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA 46.1 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse 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)
Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA 46.3 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
First Step Mercy Recovery Center Des Moines, IA 46.3 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System Des Moines, IA 46.3 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 47.1 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA 47.1 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse Iowa City, IA 47.4 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Covenant Medical Center Horizons Waterloo, IA 49.1 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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)
Lucas County Health Center Chariton, IA 49.9 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SIEDA Substance Abuse Services Chariton, IA 49.9 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ottumwa Regional Health Center Ottumwa, IA 49.9 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day 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)
Southern Iowa Economic Development Ottumwa, IA 49.9 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC Cedar Falls, IA 52.7 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cedar Valley Recovery Services Cedar Falls, IA 53.7 miles from Brooklyn
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

When Vicodin is combined with other drugs or with alcohol, this can be life threatening; many deaths that are related to the drug happened due to combining these chemical substances.

Rates of binge alcohol use in 2006 were 1.5 percent among 12 or 13 year olds, 8.9 percent among 14 or 15 year olds, 20.0 percent among 16 or 17 year olds, 36.2 percent among persons aged 18 to 20, and 46.1 percent among those aged 21 to 25. The rate peaked at ages 21 to 23 (49.3 percent at age 21, 48.9 percent at age 22, and 47.2 percent at age 23), then decreased beyond young adulthood from 34.2 percent of 26 to 34 year olds to 18.4 percent of persons aged 35 or older.

Between 2002 and 2006, 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, 2.8 percent in 2005, and 2.9 percent in 2006) and with dependence on or abuse of alcohol (7.7 percent in 2002, 7.5 percent in 2003, 7.8 percent in 2004, 7.7 percent in 2005, and 7.6 percent in 2006) remained unchanged.

One ounce of meth can be made for as little as $150 and sold for $1,500.

Past year nonmedical users of prescription type psychotherapeutic drugs are asked how they obtained the drugs they recently used nonmedically. Rates averaged for 2007 and 2008 show that over half of the nonmedical users of prescription type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives aged 12 or older said they got the drugs they used most recently "from a friend or relative for free." In a follow up question, the majority of these respondents indicated that their friend or relative had obtained the drugs from one doctor.

It has been widely estimated that over 4 million people in the United States are using prescription drugs that include Xanax, for non-medical purposes.


The following survey was completed by residents of Brooklyn, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Brooklyn, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Brooklyn, Iowa.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Brooklyn, 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
Most common first drug experience in Brooklyn, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Brooklyn, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Brooklyn, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Brooklyn, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Brooklyn, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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