Russell, Kentucky

Russell, Kentucky, in Greenup county, is 15 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 101 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is located in the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. Russell has a population of 3,645.

The People and Families of Russell

In Russell, about 68% of adults are married. Lots of Russell people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russell had a median family income of $62,018. People in Russell generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Russell enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Russell gave more campaign money ($2,650) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Russell Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Russell.

Commuting

In Russell, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Russell3,645$62,018
Ashland21,981$40,131
Flatwoods7,605$39,023
Grayson3,877$26,280

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Russell Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Russell Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Russell Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Russell College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Russell People in Middle Class or Better


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

(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(18) Outpatient
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(7) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(9) Females
(4) Males
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(11) American Sign Language
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Methadone Maintenance
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(1) Halfway House
(1) Mental Health Services



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Russell, Kentucky? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Russell and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Russell that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Russell is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Russell are Outpatient Treatment Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Short-term Treatment Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Russell will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Russell, Kentucky to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Russell will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Russell, KY. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Russell, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Russell, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Russell. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Russell which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Russell, KY. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in Russell, KY. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Russell, Kentucky:

Hand of Hope Ashland, KY 6.4 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ultimate Treatment Center Ashland, KY 6.4 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Ironton Lawrence County Ironton, OH 7.6 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Ashland, KY 11.7 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
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)
Pathways Inc Ashland, KY 11.7 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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, 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)
Morehead Professional Associates Morehead, KY 11.7 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Counseling Center Stepping Stone House Portsmouth, OH 20.4 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Huntington Treatment Center Huntington, WV 20.6 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Laurelwood Huntington, WV 21.0 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
Renaissance Place Huntington, WV 21.0 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Riverpark Hospital Huntington, WV 21.0 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days 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)
Word House Inc Huntington, WV 21.0 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Oasis Behavioral Health Services LLC Barboursville, WV 27.8 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Wayne County Outpatient Services Wayne, WV 27.8 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: 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)
FACTS New Alternatives Gallipolis, OH 30.9 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Addiction Community Trt Servs Jackson, OH 33.7 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Prestera Center for MH Services Inc Branchland, WV 38.8 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Pike County Recovery Council Waverly, OH 40.0 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
A Point of Change LLC Paintsville, KY 48.5 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Paintsville Professional Assoc LLC Paintsville, KY 48.5 miles from Russell
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicare

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

Just as we turn down the volume on a radio that is too loud, the brain adjusts to the overwhelming surges in dopamine by producing less of the substance or by reducing the number of receptors that can receive and transmit signals. When this process takes place, the impact of dopamine on the reward circuit of a drug abusers brain will eventually become abnormally low, and the ability to experience any pleasure will be greatly reduced. This is why the drug abuser eventually feels flat and depressed, and is often unable to enjoy things that previously brought them pleasure. Now, they need to take the drugs in order to just bring their dopamine function back up to normal levels. And, they must take larger and larger amounts of the drug than they first did to create this dopamine high in the brain - an effect known as tolerance.

Cocaine creates a strong sense of exhilaration and users generally feel invincible, carefree, alert, and euphoric and have a lot of energy.

Among teens aged 12 to 17, there were 1.2 million (4.8 percent) who needed treatment for an illegal drug use problem in 2006. Of this group, only 136,000 received treatment at a specialty facility (11.2 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 who needed treatment), leaving 1.1 million teens who needed treatment but did not receive it at a specialty facility.

In addition to the effects of the drug itself, street heroin may have additives that do not readily dissolve and result in clogging the blood vessels that lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs.

In 2006, current use of a tobacco product among persons aged 12 or older was reported by a higher percentage of boys (36.4 percent) than girls (23.3 percent). Boys also had higher rates of past month use than girls of each specific tobacco product: cigarette smoking (27.8 percent of boys vs. 22.4 percent of girls), cigar smoking (9.3 vs. 2.1 percent), use of smokeless tobacco (6.6 vs. 0.3 percent), and use of pipe tobacco (1.7 vs. 0.2 percent).

In 2008, rates of past 30 day SPD were higher among unemployed adults (10.2 percent) than among adults employed full time (3.3 percent), part time (4.4 percent), or other persons not in the labor force (6.1 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Russell, Kentucky as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Russell, 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 Russell, Kentucky.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Russell, Kentucky.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Russell, Kentucky.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Russell, 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
Most common first drug experience in Russell, Kentucky?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Russell, Kentucky schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Russell, Kentucky under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Russell, Kentucky under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Russell, Kentucky?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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