Waukee, Iowa

Waukee, Iowa is 14 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 109 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Dallas county. The city is part of the Des Moines metro area. The population of Waukee is 5,126.

The People and Families of Waukee

In Waukee, about 70% of adults are married. Waukee, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waukee had a median family income of $64,362. Waukee is one of the richer cities in Iowa. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Waukee. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Waukee political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $8,850. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Waukee Housing

Of the housing in Waukee, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Waukee than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Waukee, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Waukee5,126$64,362
Adel3,435$47,065
Clive12,855$90,863
Grimes5,098$60,847
Urbandale29,072$70,548
West Des Moines46,403$70,600
Windsor Heights4,805$65,536

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Waukee Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%Waukee Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%Waukee Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%Waukee People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%Waukee Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%Waukee College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Waukee Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Waukee, Iowa? Are you concerned about a family member in Waukee, 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Waukee, 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 Rehab Facility in Waukee, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Waukee, 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 Facilities, Outpatient Rehab Facilities, Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Waukee, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Waukee - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Waukee. 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Waukee. 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 Waukee, Iowa Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc Des Moines, IA 8.2 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Center for Behavioral Health Iowa Inc Des Moines, IA 12.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 12.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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 12.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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 12.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
United Community Services Des Moines, IA 12.9 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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)
House of Mercy Des Moines, IA 13.1 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 13.8 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
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)
Cornerstone Recovery Center Ankeny, IA 17.4 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
Madison County Memorial Hospital Winterset, IA 19.4 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)
Center for Addiction Recovery Inc Boone, IA 30.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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)
Clearview Recovery Inc Prairie City, IA 32.5 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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
Community and Family Resources Ames, IA 33.1 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Seven 12 House Ames, IA 33.1 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, 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)
Action Now Creston, IA 44.7 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA 44.8 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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 44.8 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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 44.8 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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)
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc Newton, IA 44.9 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Iowa Falls, IA 53.9 miles from Waukee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

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

According to 2005 DEA statistics, New York state, with a population exceeding 19,000,000, had 35 Meth Lab Incidents. North Dakota, population 636,677 had 159 for the same year, Nebraska had 224 and Iowa had 753!

Crystal meth is usually smoked using glass pipes that are very similar to the pipes that are used to smoke crack cocaine.

In 2008, 87.9 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that in the past year their parents made them always or sometimes do chores around the house, 86.1 percent reported that their parents always or sometimes let them know that they had done a good job, and 85.4 percent reported that their parents let them know they were proud of something they had done. All of these percentages in 2008 were similar to those reported in 2007 and remained statistically unchanged from the rates reported in 2002. In 2008, however, 39.9 percent of teens reported that their parents limited the amount of time that they watched television, which was similar to the rate in 2007 (39.7 percent), but was higher than the 36.9 percent reported in 2002.

Illegal sales of amphetamines winded down after the federal government tightened its control on the production of amphetamines. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) cracked down on "script doctors" who freely handed out the drug.

A number of family-oriented interventions have often been used in order to help prevent drug abuse. These interventions include the following: family services, family therapy, in-home family crisis services, and family education programs.

Based on a state agency survey given to 176,000 high school students in the state of Texas, there were over 100,000 students that had the opportunity to use inhalants, but chose not to because of understanding the ramifications due to education.


The following survey was completed by residents of Waukee, Iowa as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Waukee, 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 Waukee, Iowa.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
5%
4%
Marijuana use in Waukee, Iowa.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Waukee, Iowa.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
13%
75%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
90%
10%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
31%
40%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Waukee, 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
3%
27%
3%
5%
4%
2%
54%
0%
1%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Waukee, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
7%
2%
5%
11%
5%
9%
6%
17%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Waukee, Iowa schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Waukee, Iowa under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
86%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Waukee, Iowa under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
79%
15%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Waukee, Iowa?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
4%
3%
4%
13%
4%
11%
4%
22%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
31%
43%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
11%
89%
Surveys updated monthly.

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