Lacona, Iowa

Lacona, Iowa, in Warren county, is 30 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 133 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Lacona has a population of 360.

The People and Families of Lacona

In Lacona, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lacona had a median family income of $47,083.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lacona ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lacona Housing

About 73% of housing units in Lacona are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lacona, 91% of commuters drive to work.


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

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



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Do you live in Lacona, 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 Lacona.

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

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

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

Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA 15.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
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 15.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
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 15.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Clearview Recovery Inc Prairie City, IA 26.6 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol 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
United Community Services Des Moines, IA 29.6 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA 30.0 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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 30.0 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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), Access to Recovery
MECCA Services Des Moines, IA 30.0 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Orchard Place Child Guidence Center Des Moines, IA 30.0 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
House of Mercy Des Moines, IA 30.7 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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)
Powell Chemical Dependency Center Des Moines, IA 30.8 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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)
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc Des Moines, IA 35.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Madison County Memorial Hospital Winterset, IA 36.4 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mahaska Health Partnership Oskaloosa, IA 37.1 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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)
New Directions Recovery Oskaloosa, IA 37.2 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cornerstone Recovery Center Ankeny, IA 40.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
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 40.3 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
Center for Behavioral Services Centerville, IA 43.5 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)
Lucas County Health Center Chariton, IA 51.2 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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 51.2 miles from Lacona
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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)

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

Cocaine use is prevalent across all socioeconomic strata, including age, demographics, economic, social, political, religious, and livelihood.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008, the prevalence rates of MDE and MDE with severe impairment among girls were higher than those of their male counterparts. Female teens had an MDE prevalence rate of 12.4 percent in 2008, almost 3 times the rate for boys in the same age range (4.3 percent). The prevalence of MDE with severe impairment was 9.2 percent for girls, which was over 3 times the rate for boys (2.9 percent).

Among persons aged 12 or older, boys were more likely than girls (16.0 vs. 9.0 percent) to drive under the influence of alcohol in the past year.

Almost half (49.1 percent) of teens aged 12 to 17 reported in 2007 that it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" for them to obtain marijuana if they wanted some. Around one quarter reported it would be easy to get cocaine (24.5 percent). About one in seven (14.1 percent) indicated that heroin would be "fairly" or "very" easily available, and 14.4 percent reported easy availability for LSD.

When Ecstasy was first synthesized, scientists thought that Ecstasy could be used as an appetite suppressant.

Deliberately inhaling form a paper bag or in a closed area increases the chances that an individual will suffocate to death while "huffing".


The following survey was completed by residents of Lacona, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Lacona, 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 Lacona, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
79%
7%
14%
Marijuana use in Lacona, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
75%
17%
Perception of Alcohol in Lacona, Iowa.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
5%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
86%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
27%
42%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Lacona, 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
8%
13%
0%
10%
1%
1%
47%
9%
2%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Lacona, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
3%
3%
4%
15%
4%
8%
7%
23%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Lacona, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Lacona, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
81%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Lacona, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
82%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Lacona, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
2%
3%
5%
3%
5%
11%
4%
10%
5%
24%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
16%
62%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
12%
88%
Surveys updated monthly.

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