Iowa Falls, Iowa

Iowa Falls, Iowa, in Hardin county, is 38 miles NE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 163 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 5,193.

The People and Families of Iowa Falls

In Iowa Falls, about 52% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Iowa Falls, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Iowa Falls had a median family income of $42,279. Interestingly, lots of people in Iowa Falls have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Iowa Falls favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Iowa Falls Housing

Iowa Falls has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Iowa Falls, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Iowa Falls can boast better commuting than most places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Iowa Falls5,193$42,279
Eldora3,035$39,421
Hampton4,218$45,391

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Iowa Falls Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Iowa Falls Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Iowa Falls College Educated Adults


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Iowa Falls, Iowa? Are you concerned about a family member in Iowa Falls, 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 Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Iowa Falls, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Iowa Falls, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Iowa Falls, IA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Iowa Falls, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Iowa Falls, Iowa with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Iowa Falls, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Iowa Falls, IA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Iowa Falls, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Iowa Falls, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Iowa Falls - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Iowa Falls. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Iowa Falls. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Iowa Falls, Iowa Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 2 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Iowa Falls, Iowa. We have also provided 18 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Iowa Falls:

Freedom House Iowa Falls, IA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Iowa Falls, IA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Community and Family Resources Ames, IA 37.1 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Seven 12 House Ames, IA 37.1 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cedar Valley Recovery Services Cedar Falls, IA 39.1 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Prairie Ridge Mason City, IA 39.4 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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
Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC Cedar Falls, IA 41.7 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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)
Center for Addiction Recovery Inc Boone, IA 46.3 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Life Associates Inc Fort Dodge, IA 46.7 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge, IA 46.7 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
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, 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)
Covenant Medical Center Horizons Waterloo, IA 48.0 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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)
Allen Counseling Center Waterloo, IA 50.8 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Cornerstone Recovery Center Ankeny, IA 55.0 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc Newton, IA 56.1 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc Des Moines, IA 64.6 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Powell Chemical Dependency Center Des Moines, IA 64.6 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clearview Recovery Inc Prairie City, IA 64.8 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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
House of Mercy Des Moines, IA 65.2 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA 66.4 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
IA Lutheran Hospital Des Moines, IA 66.4 miles from Iowa Falls
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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), Access to Recovery

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

Heavy amphetamines users may commit sudden, violent, and irrational acts as a result of drug-induced distortions of perception and delusions that other people are threatening or persecuting them.

According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), over 50% of the young adults in the United States that are between the ages of 18 and 21 have reported using drugs or alcohol.

Coincident with the increase in the perceived great risk of marijuana use, the prevalence of lifetime, past year, and past month marijuana use among teens aged 12 to 17 decreased between 2002 and 2006. During this period, lifetime use of marijuana dropped from 20.6 to 17.3 percent, past year use declined from 15.8 to 13.2 percent, and past month use fell from 8.2 to 6.7 percent.

The degree of Xanax and other benzodiazepine related hospital emergency room visits have risen dramatically since 1999.

Ecstasy users may take combinations of drugs, including alcohol, which may further increase the negative effects of the drug or even death.

Of the 598,000 teens who received inpatient or residential specialty mental health services in the past 12 months, about one third (36.0 percent) reported staying overnight 1 night, 31.4 percent reported staying 2 to 6 nights, 19.6 percent reported staying 7 to 24 nights, and 13.0 percent reported staying 25 or more nights.


The following survey was completed by residents of Iowa Falls, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
83%
8%
9%
Marijuana use in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
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
96%
4%
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
3%
20%
53%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Iowa Falls, 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
1%
19%
2%
0%
1%
0%
58%
15%
2%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Iowa Falls, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
2%
3%
2%
4%
12%
4%
9%
7%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Iowa Falls, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Iowa Falls, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
87%
9%
Have you ever gone to school in Iowa Falls, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Iowa Falls, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
8%
3%
4%
11%
2%
12%
9%
15%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
24%
46%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
66%
34%
Surveys updated monthly.

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