Melrose, Minnesota

Melrose, Minnesota, in Stearns county, is 32 miles W of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is part of the Saint Cloud metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,091 people people live in Melrose.

The People and Families of Melrose

In Melrose, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melrose had a median family income of $45,045. As it happens, more people than usual in Melrose are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($250) in Melrose than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Melrose enjoy its low crime rate.

Melrose Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Melrose, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Melrose, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Melrose enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Melrose3,091$45,045
Long Prairie3,040$35,699
Sauk Centre3,930$47,623
St Joseph4,681$44,737

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Melrose Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Melrose Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Melrose Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Melrose Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Melrose Racial Diversity


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Melrose, MN.? Do you know of someone in Melrose, MN. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Melrose comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Melrose treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Melrose would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Melrose, MN., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Melrose are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Melrose have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Melrose, Minnesota delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Melrose, MN. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Melrose, MN. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Melrose, MN. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Melrose, MN.

Getting Help

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

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

Passage Home Saint Cloud, MN 24.5 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Central Minnesota Mental Health Center Buffalo, MN 28.1 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Focus 12 Halfway House Saint Cloud, MN 28.1 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Saint Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN 28.1 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
Haven Road Recovery Center LLC Little Falls, MN 31.5 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
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
Claras House St. Cloud, MN 31.9 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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, 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)
Easthaven Halfway House St. Cloud, MN 31.9 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, 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
New Visions Center Alexandria, MN 32.3 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Lakeview Chemical Dependency Unit of Alexandria, MN 34.6 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Willmar Regional Treatment Center Willmar, MN 35.1 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Effective Living Center Inc Little Falls, MN 35.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Northern Pines Mental Health Center Little Falls, MN 35.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Next Step Staples, MN 35.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Staples Recovery in the Pines Staples, MN 35.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Divine Hope Counseling Willmar, MN 39.0 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, 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)
Woodland Centers Willmar, MN 39.0 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Beginnings at Litchfield Litchfield, MN 39.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Wings Adolescent Treatment Services Litchfield, MN 39.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Maple Lake Recovery Center Maple Lake, MN 46.7 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Dimension in Recovery Maple Lake, MN 47.4 miles from Melrose
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Among teens aged 12 to 17, the types of drugs used in the past month varied by age group. Among 12 or 13 year olds, 1.5 percent used prescription type drugs nonmedically, 1.2 percent used inhalants, and 1.0 percent used marijuana. Among 14 or 15 year olds, marijuana was the most commonly used drug (5.7 percent), followed by prescription type drugs used nonmedically (3.0 percent), inhalants (1.3 percent), and hallucinogens (1.0 percent). Marijuana also was the most commonly used drug among 16 or 17 year olds (12.7 percent); it was followed by prescription type drugs used nonmedically (4.0 percent), hallucinogens (1.6 percent), cocaine (0.7 percent), and inhalants (0.7 percent).

Many drugs such as marijuana and heroin, work by activating neurons because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural brain neurotransmitter. This similarity in structure "fools" receptors in the brain and allows the drugs to lock onto and activate the various nerve cells. Although drugs mimic these brain chemicals, they don't activate these nerve cells in the same way as a natural neurotransmitter, and continuous use of these chemicals can lead to abnormal messages being transmitted throughout the network of the brain.

Ecstasy use has been known to cause liver damage, excessive wear of teeth, and hallucinations.

The various physical effects of methamphetamine include, increased energy, change in libido, increased sweating, decrease in appetite (anorexia), insomnia, dilated pupils, tightened jaw muscles (trismus), teeth grinding (bruxism), itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, involuntary body movements (twitches, grimacing, lip smacking, etc), increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, vasoconstriction, dry mouth, and a difficulty in urination. Serious physical effects include, possibly fatal lung and kidney disorders, possible brain damage, lowered resistance to illnesses, liver damage, heart attack, and stroke.

An estimated 1.1 million Americans used Ecstasy for the first time in 2009, which is a significant increase from the 894,000 first-time users reported in 2008.

As in prior years, boys were more likely than girls among persons aged 12 or older to be current illegal drug users in 2006 (10.5 vs. 6.2 percent, respectively). The rate of past month marijuana use for boys was about twice as high as the rate for girls (8.1 vs. 4.1 percent). However, boys and girls had similar rates of past month use of stimulants (0.5 percent for both boys and girls), Ecstasy (0.2 percent for both), sedatives (0.1 and 0.2 percent, respectively), OxyContin? (0.1 percent for both), LSD (0.1 and less than 0.1 percent), and PCP (less than 0.1 percent for both).


The following survey was completed by residents of Melrose, Minnesota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Melrose, 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 Melrose, Minnesota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
5%
17%
Marijuana use in Melrose, Minnesota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
89%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Melrose, Minnesota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
10%
81%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
83%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
24%
46%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Melrose, 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
2%
9%
1%
10%
4%
1%
59%
4%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Melrose, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
2%
4%
2%
4%
14%
4%
7%
5%
22%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Melrose, Minnesota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Melrose, Minnesota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
88%
12%
Have you ever gone to school in Melrose, Minnesota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
89%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Melrose, Minnesota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
5%
2%
3%
15%
4%
7%
8%
21%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
-7%
69%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
89%
11%
Surveys updated monthly.

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