Palo, Iowa

Palo, Iowa, in Linn county, is 8 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 209 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. There are an estimated 614 people in Palo.

The People and Families of Palo

In Palo, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Palo are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palo had a median family income of $58,571. Palo has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Palo living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Palo. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Palo Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Palo is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Palo, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Palo.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Palo People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Palo Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Palo Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Palo Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Palo Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you live in Palo, 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 Palo.

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

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

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

Area Substance Abuse Council Cedar Rapids, IA 11.5 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
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
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA 13.2 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids, IA 13.2 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
University of IA Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City, IA 26.4 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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)
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc Independence, IA 30.2 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
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
Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse Iowa City, IA 32.0 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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 37.4 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
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 40.5 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC Cedar Falls, IA 44.6 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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 47.3 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mercy Turning Point Treatment Center Dubuque, IA 54.6 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Substance Abuse Services Center Inc Dubuque, IA 54.6 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Unity Healthcare Health System Muscatine, IA 57.0 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Trinity Muscatine New Horizons Muscatine, IA 58.5 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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 61.1 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc Newton, IA 66.5 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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 Alcohol and Drug Services Bettendorf, IA 69.3 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Directions Recovery Oskaloosa, IA 69.9 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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 70.4 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 Life Outpatient Center Inc Davenport, IA 72.9 miles from Palo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

The majority of doctors in this country do not realize that methadone is more addictive than other forms of opiates and that ending methadone treatment is much more difficult due to the severity of the related withdrawal symptoms.

During the first 3 months of 2011, there were over 1,500 visits to hospital emergency rooms that were related to the use of bath salts.

Boys are twice as likely to be classified with dependence on or abuse of illegal drugs or alcohol as girls. Among boys, 10.0 percent were classified with illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse, while 4.9 percent of girls were classified with illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse.

Other chemicals or substances are often added to, or substituted for, MDMA in ecstasy tablets, such as caffeine, dextromethorphan (in some cough syrups), amphetamines, or cocaine.

An estimated 0.7% of all state inmates are behind bars for marijuana possession only (with many of them pleading down from more serious crimes).

Various combinations of over-the-counter stimulants are often misrepresented as "speed" or are sold in capsules that resemble those of legally manufactured amphetamines; these are called "look-alike" stimulants. Deaths due to stroke have been reported following massive doses of look-alike combinations.


The following survey was completed by residents of Palo, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Palo, 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 Palo, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
8%
8%
Marijuana use in Palo, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
94%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Palo, Iowa.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
2%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
91%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
30%
45%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Palo, 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
9%
9%
2%
5%
6%
0%
48%
13%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Palo, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
3%
2%
2%
13%
4%
10%
6%
25%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Palo, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Palo, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
92%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Palo, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
91%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Palo, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
2%
2%
3%
2%
3%
15%
5%
12%
6%
20%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
16%
49%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
91%
9%
Surveys updated monthly.

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