Blaine, Minnesota

Blaine, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 3 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 12 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Blaine has a population of 44,942.

The People and Families of Blaine

In Blaine, about 61% of adults are married. Blaine is considered a city for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blaine had a median family income of $63,831. Blaine is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Blaine finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Blaine ($4,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blaine Housing

About 91% of housing units in Blaine are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Blaine, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Blaine44,942$63,831
Andover26,588$78,785
Circle Pines4,663$70,670
Coon Rapids61,607$62,260
Fridley27,449$55,381
Mounds View12,738$60,685
Spring Lake Park6,772$56,922

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Blaine Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Blaine Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Blaine People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Blaine Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Blaine Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Blaine Low Violent Crime


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Blaine, Minnesota? Are you concerned about a family member in Blaine, 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 Rehab Facility in Blaine, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Blaine, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Blaine, MN. 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 Drug Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Rehab Facilities, Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Blaine, 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 Blaine, Minnesota 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.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Blaine, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Blaine, MN. 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 Blaine, 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 Blaine, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Blaine - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Blaine. 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 Program each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

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

There are 1 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Programs in Blaine, Minnesota. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Programs that are closest geographically to Blaine:

Anthony Louis Center Blaine, MN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Connection Programs Minneapolis, MN 4.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Transformations House II Minneapolis, MN 4.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Outpatient, 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
Unity Hospital Minneapolis, MN 4.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Grace Counseling Services Andover, MN 5.2 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Guidance Counseling Clinic Inc Minneapolis, MN 5.4 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Amethyst Counseling Services Saint Paul, MN 6.6 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Minnesota Alternative LLC Columbia Heights, MN 7.8 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
3 RS Nuway Counseling Center Inc Minneapolis, MN 10.0 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center Anoka, MN 11.5 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, 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: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Riverplace Counseling Center Anoka, MN 11.5 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Transformation House Anoka, MN 11.5 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Transformation House I Anoka, MN 11.5 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Outpatient, 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
West Metro Recovery Services Minneapolis, MN 11.5 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Addiction Recovery Anoka, MN 12.3 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Courage Center Site MInneapolis, MN 12.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Addiction Recovery Enterpris Minneapolis, MN 12.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio Minneapolis, MN 12.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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
Fairveiw Health Services Minneapolis, MN 12.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
First Nation Recovery Center Minneapolis, MN 12.7 miles from Blaine
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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)

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

Between 2004 and 2005, there was a decrease in the number and percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 who needed treatment for an alcohol or illegal drug use problem: 2.3 million in 2004 (9.1 percent) compared with 2.1 million in 2005 (8.3 percent).

When Ecstasy was first synthesized, scientists thought that Ecstasy could be used as an appetite suppressant.

OxyContin has become a popular drug over the past decade, and its mood altering effects has led to a significant increase in illegal usage.

One of the reasons that bath salts are so popular is that it may not yet be detectable in standard drug test protocols.

In 2008, 78.0 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported having seen or heard drug or alcohol prevention messages in the past year from sources outside of school, which was similar to the 77.9 percent reported in 2007, but was lower than the 83.2 percent reported in 2002. The prevalence of past month use of illegal drugs was lower among those who reported having such exposure (8.9 percent) than among those who reported having no such exposure (10.2 percent).

Although the rate of past month illegal drug use was higher among unemployed persons compared with those from other employment groups, most drug users in 2008 were employed. Of the estimated 17.8 million current illegal drug users aged 18 or older in 2008, 12.9 million (72.7 percent) were employed either full or part time. The number of unemployed illegal drug users increased from 1.3 million in 2007 to 1.8 million in 2008, primarily because of an overall increase in the number of unemployed persons between 2007 and 2008.


The following survey was completed by residents of Blaine, Minnesota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Blaine, 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 Blaine, Minnesota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
6%
13%
Marijuana use in Blaine, Minnesota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
87%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Blaine, Minnesota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
9%
80%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
77%
22%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
14%
63%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Blaine, 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
11%
29%
1%
1%
6%
0%
37%
5%
0%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Blaine, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
3%
4%
3%
2%
14%
2%
11%
7%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Blaine, Minnesota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Blaine, Minnesota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
90%
4%
Have you ever gone to school in Blaine, Minnesota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
75%
15%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Blaine, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
2%
6%
3%
4%
15%
4%
8%
6%
17%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
49%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
19%
81%
Surveys updated monthly.

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