Mountain Iron, Minnesota

Mountain Iron, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 56 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 179 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Mountain Iron has a population of 2,999.

The People and Families of Mountain Iron

In Mountain Iron, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mountain Iron had a median family income of $52,695.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mountain Iron gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Mountain Iron is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Mountain Iron Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Mountain Iron. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Mountain Iron?

Commuting

In Mountain Iron, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Mountain Iron, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

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Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Mountain Iron Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mountain Iron Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mountain Iron Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mountain Iron Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mountain Iron Median Family Income


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

(12) Outpatient
(4) Teens and Adolescents
(4) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Halfway House
(9) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(6) Females
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(3) Males
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) General Health Services
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(1) American Sign Language
(1) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Residential Beds for Children



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Do you live in Mountain Iron, Minnesota and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Mountain Iron.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Mountain Iron treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Mountain Iron would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Mountain Iron to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Mountain Iron will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Mountain Iron, MN. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Mountain Iron, MN. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Mountain Iron, MN. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Mountain Iron is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

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

Range Treatment Center Hibbing, MN 11.7 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Arrowhead Center Inc Virginia, MN 12.1 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Twelfth Step House Inc Virginia, MN 12.1 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pioneer Recovery Center Aurora, MN 25.3 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, 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
Anishinaabe Miikana Tower Tower, MN 27.0 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: 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: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Lake Place Retreat Center Bovey, MN 33.3 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Hope House of Itasca County Grand Rapids, MN 38.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Northland Recovery Center Grand Rapids, MN 38.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
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
Pear Lake Womens Program Grand Rapids, MN 38.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Rapids Counseling Services Inc Grand Rapids, MN 38.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Anishinaabe Miikana Nett Lake, MN 43.1 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Northland Recovery Womens Center Grand Rapids, MN 44.1 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Haven In Cloquet Cloquet, MN 51.9 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Phoenix Treatment Center Cloquet, MN 51.9 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lake Superior Treatment Center of Duluth, MN 53.6 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lake Superior Treatment Center Duluth, MN 54.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Thunderbird Wren House Duluth, MN 54.8 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, 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
Howard Friese Memorial Halfway House Duluth, MN 56.6 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Mash Ka Wisen Treatment Center Sawyer, MN 56.6 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, 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
Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Duluth, MN 56.7 miles from Mountain Iron
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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)

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

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, adults aged 18 or older who were on parole or a supervised release from jail during the past year had higher rates of dependence on or abuse of a substance (27.8 percent) than their counterparts who were not on parole or supervised release during the past year (8.9 percent).

The treatment type most often reported by the adult population in 2005 was prescription medication (10.7 percent), followed by outpatient treatment (6.8 percent). About 2.1 million adults (1.0 percent) received inpatient care for mental health problems during the past year. These patterns of utilization were not significantly different from those seen in 2004.

Long term methamphetamine abuse can often lead to homelessness, divorce, loss of a job or standing or good standing in the community, criminal behavior, and loss of control of over one's own thought processes.

Studies show that marijuana users have a 4.8-fold increase in the risk of heart attack in the first hour after smoking the drug.

Among humans, several cases have been documented of withdrawal symptoms among newborn infants of mothers using amphetamines.


The following survey was completed by residents of Mountain Iron, Minnesota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Mountain Iron, 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 Mountain Iron, Minnesota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Mountain Iron, Minnesota.
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 Mountain Iron, Minnesota.
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 Mountain Iron, 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
Most common first drug experience in Mountain Iron, Minnesota?
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 Mountain Iron, Minnesota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Mountain Iron, Minnesota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Mountain Iron, Minnesota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Mountain Iron, Minnesota?
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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