Afton, Minnesota

Afton, Minnesota, in Washington county, is 14 miles E of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city is in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul area. There are 2,839 residents in Afton.

The People and Families of Afton

In Afton, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Afton, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Afton had a median family income of $96,087. Most of the residents of Afton tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Afton is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Afton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Afton folks tended to give their money ($8,200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Afton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Afton that were owner-occupied was 98%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Afton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Afton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Afton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Afton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Afton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Afton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Afton Well-Paid Single Men


The listings in Afton, Minnesota and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Afton, Minnesota and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that is located in or around Afton. The most important goal of any Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Afton, MN. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Afton, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Afton, Minnesota may include Inpatient Treatment Centers, Long-term Treatment Centers, Outpatient Treatment, Short-term Drug Treatment Centers, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Afton to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Afton, MN. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Afton, Minnesota treatment program; a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Afton, MN. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Afton, Minnesota attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Afton, Minnesota will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Afton, MN. Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Afton to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Afton, MN. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Afton will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Afton to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Afton where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Afton, MN. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Afton can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Afton, Minnesota is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Afton choose to go to a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Afton.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Afton, Minnesota Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

There are no listings in Afton, MN. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Afton, Minnesota:

Valhalla Place Woodbury, MN 3.8 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Haven in Woodbury Outpatient Program Saint Paul, MN 6.2 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Margarets House Saint Paul, MN 6.2 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Counseling Center of Waconia Waconia, MN 6.2 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Haven in Waconia Waconia, MN 6.2 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Choices for Recovery Cottage Grove, MN 7.2 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Burkwood Treatment Center Hudson, WI 8.7 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hudson Hospital and Clinics Hudson, WI 8.7 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
We Care Counseling Center Saint Paul, MN 9.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Avalon Stillwater, MN 11.3 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Cedar Ridge Inc Stillwater, MN 11.3 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: 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, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Regions Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Saint Paul, MN 11.6 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kinnic Falls River Falls, WI 12.8 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Senior Chemical Dependency Program Saint Paul, MN 12.9 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cochran Mens Halfway House Hastings, MN 13.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Cochran Recovery Program Hastings, MN 13.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Faith Family Recovery Center Hastings, MN 13.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hanson and Hanson Addiction Specialist Hastings, MN 13.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
CLUES Saint Paul, MN 13.3 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
AA Alternatives of Minnesota Inc St. Paul, MN 14.0 miles from Afton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Cocaine is the second most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.

As an individual continues to use methamphetamine, the extreme feeling of intense pleasure will typically begin to fade as they develop a tolerance to the drug; they will take large amounts in a vain attempt to recapture the initial high.

In 2008, past month use of illegal drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol (including binge alcohol) was lower among teens aged 12 to 17 who reported that their parents always or sometimes engaged in monitoring behaviors than among teens whose parents "seldom" or "never" engaged in such behaviors. For example, the rate of past month use of any illegal drug was 7.7 percent for teens whose parents always or sometimes helped with homework compared with 15.6 percent among teens who indicated that their parents seldom or never helped. Rates of current cigarette smoking and past month binge alcohol use were also lower among teens whose parents always or sometimes helped with homework (7.7 and 7.3 percent, respectively) than among teens whose parents did not (15.3 and 15.9 percent, respectively).

In 2008, there were 722,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used cocaine for the first time within the past 12 months; this averages to approximately 2,000 initiates per day. This estimate was significantly lower than the number in 2007 (906,000). The annual number of cocaine initiates declined from 1.0 million in 2002 to 722,000 in 2008.

Individuals who make the decision go through a medically assisted withdrawal rehab to minimize the discomfort of withdrawal, but do not receive any further treatment, have been known to perform about the same in terms of their drug use as those who never had any form of professional help. Studies have consistently indicated that attending a drug rehab is an effective tool to reduce drug intake. Researchers also have found that drug abusers who have been through a drug rehab are more likely to consistently maintain employment following the completion of the program.

Even though domestic suppliers still operate throughout the United States, the surge in methamphetamine production on both sides of the border is directly linked to organized crime groups in Mexico.


The following survey was completed by residents of Afton, Minnesota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Afton, Minnesota. 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 Afton, Minnesota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
90%
2%
8%
Marijuana use in Afton, Minnesota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
76%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Afton, Minnesota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
21%
2%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
75%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
12%
56%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Afton, Minnesota?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
13%
16%
0%
9%
7%
0%
35%
9%
1%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Afton, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
3%
3%
2%
4%
15%
4%
6%
9%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Afton, Minnesota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Afton, Minnesota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Afton, Minnesota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
76%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Afton, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
6%
3%
5%
14%
2%
7%
4%
23%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
15%
51%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
5%
95%
Surveys updated monthly.

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