Carson City, Nevada

Introduction to Carson City, Nevada

Carson City is the capital of Nevada. It is a small city with a population of slightly over 55,000 people. Carson City is located in west central Nevada, not far from Lake Tahoe, and forty minutes south of Reno, Nevada. Carson City also has the honor of being the smallest of the 361 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) designated by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Carson City was founded in the boom days of silver mining during the 1860's. It is named after the explorer Kit Carson.

Carson City's climate is characterized by four relatively mild seasons with low humidity. Summers are hot with an average daily temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit in July, and many days over 90. Snow is possible in the winter, but winters are typically mild. The coldest month of the year is January with an average daily temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carson City Arts and Entertainment

For a small city, Carson City provides a nice assortment of arts and entertainment attractions. Some of the more notable arts and entertainment offerings include:

  • The Brewery Arts Center
  • The Carson City Symphony
  • Circus Circus in nearby Reno
  • The National Automobile Museum in nearby Reno
  • The Nevada Museum of Art in nearby Reno
  • The Nevada State Museum, which was home to the U.S. Mint in Carson City in the late 1800's
  • The Nevada State Railroad Museum
  • The Northern Nevada Children's Museum

Carson City is located only 35 to 60 minutes from Lake Tahoe's world-class skiing, which includes 15 alpine and nine cross-country resorts. Carson City is also home to the Champion Motor Speedway.

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High Points

Carson City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Carson City Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Carson City Short Commute Times


The listings in Carson City, Nevada and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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

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

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Carson City, 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 Carson City, Nevada 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Carson City, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility 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 Rehab Center in Carson City, NV. 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 Carson City, 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 Carson City, from an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Carson City - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Carson City. 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 Rehabilitation Center in Carson City. 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 Carson City, Nevada Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 3 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Carson City, Nevada. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs that are closest geographically to Carson City:

Behavioral Health Services Carson City, NV
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Carson City Community Counseling Ctr Carson City, NV
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
John Glen and Associates Carson City, NV
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sierra Recovery Center South Lake Tahoe, CA 20.0 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Tahoe Turning Point Inc South Lake Tahoe, CA 20.0 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Tahoe Youth and Family Services South Lake Tahoe, CA 20.0 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
El Dorado County Alcohol and Drug South Lake Tahoe, CA 23.3 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance
Vitality Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CA 23.3 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Alpine County Markleeville, CA 25.8 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Life Change Center Sparks, NV 29.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Center for Behavioral Health Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Family Counseling Service of Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Reno Sparks Indian Colony Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, General Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Reno Treatment Center Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Sagewind Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Advanced DUI School Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Quest Counseling and Consulting Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Step One Reno, NV 30.1 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lyon Council on Alcohol and Dayton, NV 30.4 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ridge House Inc Reno, NV 35.5 miles from Carson City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Attending a quality drug rehab addiction treatment will support the recovering addict as they begin to make healthy lifestyle changes, manage feelings and develop coping tools and drug refusal skills. In addition, the individual will learn to identify many of the relapse warning signs and challenge thoughts that may lead to a drug relapse.

GHB has also been used to facilitate sexual assault, as it is difficult to detect when it is mixed with any time of liquid and has been called the "date rape drug."

In 2005, nearly 6.2% of high school seniors reported using methamphetamine at least once.

In recent years, the U.S. drug "czar" Barry McCaffrey made the recommendation that would make Methadone more readily available to patients by allowing physicians to prescribe it like any other medication. This is common practice in Great Britain, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

According to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, only 5.5% of all federal crack defendants are high-level dealers.

Among persons aged 12 or older, the rate of current illegal drug use in 2006 was 9.5 percent in the West, 8.9 percent in the Northeast, 7.9 percent in the Midwest, and 7.4 percent in the South.


The following survey was completed by residents of Carson City, Nevada as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Carson City, Nevada. 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 Carson City, Nevada.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
2%
14%
Marijuana use in Carson City, Nevada.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
78%
19%
Perception of Alcohol in Carson City, Nevada.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
5%
95%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
9%
61%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Carson City, Nevada?
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%
29%
2%
6%
5%
1%
44%
2%
0%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Carson City, Nevada?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
5%
2%
4%
3%
3%
15%
4%
11%
4%
21%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Carson City, Nevada schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Carson City, Nevada under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
85%
14%
Have you ever gone to school in Carson City, Nevada under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
87%
13%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Carson City, Nevada?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
3%
2%
2%
14%
5%
8%
7%
26%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
-3%
68%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
7%
93%
Surveys updated monthly.

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