Albany, Kentucky

Albany, Kentucky, in Clinton county, is 84 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 96 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 2,220.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Albany live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Albany.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $22,652.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albany ($705). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Albany Housing

About 54% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Albany are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kentucky.

Commuting

In Albany, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Albany than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Albany Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Albany Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Albany Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Albany Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Albany Public Transportation Use


The listings in Albany, Kentucky and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(11) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(19) Outpatient
(9) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) Clients With Legal Issues
(6) American Sign Language
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(4) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(6) Mental Health Services
(4) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Halfway House
(1) Males
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less



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Do you or someone you care about live in Albany, Kentucky and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Albany and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Albany that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Albany works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Albany to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, Short-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Drug Treatment Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Albany. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Albany, Kentucky, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Albany will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Albany, KY. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Albany, KY., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Albany will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Albany, KY., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Albany, KY. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Albany. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Albany, Kentucky Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Access Mental Health Services Albany, KY
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Adanta Behavioral Health Services Albany, KY
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Adanta Group Jamestown, KY 15.0 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Phoenix Preferred Care Monticello, KY 18.1 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Access Mental Health Services Russell Springs, KY 20.5 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Cornerstone Counseling Services LLC Tompkinsville, KY 28.8 miles from Albany
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
McCreary County DUI Services Whitley City, KY 37.9 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Adanta Behavioral Health Services Burkesville, KY 42.4 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
Pulaski Child and Adolescent Services Somerset, KY 42.4 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Jane Todd Crawford Hospital Greensburg, KY 42.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
William L Shuffett MD Greensburg, KY 42.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
South Central Drug and Alcohol Campbellsville, KY 43.5 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hiwassee Mental Health Center Athens Athens, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cleveland Community Hospital Cleveland, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hiwassee Mental Health Center Cleveland, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare System Cleveland, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Plateau Mental Health Center Cookeville, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, 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)
Mountain Valley Mental Health Center Jasper, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Carlton G Wood PhD and Lebanon, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: 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)
Dale Hollow Mental Health Center Livingston, TN 43.8 miles from Albany
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

In the case of an addict in the state of Mississippi, he said he had tried every drug from heroin to crack and was so shaken by the terrifying hallucinations that he wrote to a local newspaper urging people to stay away from the bath salts.

Taken in sufficient amounts, inhalant produce an effect that is similar to anesthesia.

Use of Lortab crosses over to addiction when the user no longer has control over their use of the drug and when they continue to use the drug despite negative consequences.

For the combined 2002.2003 time period, about half of Americans aged 12 or older reported having had a drink in the past month (50.5 percent). The States in the top fifth for past month use of alcohol among persons aged 12 or older were primarily Northeastern (six States). The other four States in the top fifth were either Midwestern or Western. Among persons aged 12 or older, all of the States in the lowest fifth were from the South, except for Utah (West region). Utah had the lowest rate for all age groups (10.2 percent for 12 to 17 year olds, 35.7 percent for 18 to 25 year olds, 31.4 percent for persons aged 26 or older, and 29.6 percent for persons aged 12 or older).

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.

Street dealers often promote methadone as a heroin alternative; it is such a potent drug, that sales of methadone on the street have recently skyrocketed.


The following survey was completed by residents of Albany, Kentucky as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Albany, Kentucky. 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 Albany, Kentucky.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
0%
3%
Marijuana use in Albany, Kentucky.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Albany, Kentucky.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
7%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
86%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
22%
46%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Albany, Kentucky?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
11%
7%
2%
10%
0%
2%
57%
9%
0%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Albany, Kentucky?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
3%
2%
3%
13%
2%
6%
6%
30%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Albany, Kentucky schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Albany, Kentucky under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Albany, Kentucky under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
89%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Albany, Kentucky?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
3%
4%
2%
3%
12%
5%
7%
10%
27%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
8%
64%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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