North Las Vegas, Nevada

Introduction to North Las Vegas, Nevada

Founded in 1917 and incorporated in 1946, North Las Vegas is a city located in Clark County, Nevada. Neighboring communities include the city of Las Vegas and the township of Paradise, encompassing the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport. Other neighboring cities include Sunrise Manor, Henderson, Winchester, Spring Valley, and Whitney, all of which are located within 15 miles of North Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas has grown to the point where it is now the third fastest-growing large city in the US.

Attractions and entertainment in and around North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas is home to Ellis Air Force Base, known as the "Home of the Fighter Pilot". It is also the location of the North Las Vegas airport, which is the second busiest airport in Nevada, even though it focuses mainly on regional air travel, scenic tours, and general aviation as opposed to commercial air flights.

An interesting museum in North Las Vegas is the Nevada Test Site History Center, which contains a wealth of information about the US nuclear testing program and the tests conducted in Nevada from the 1950’s to the early 1990’s. Just a very short drive away is the Las Vegas Strip, noted for its variety and quality of entertainment options of all kinds, including resort hotels, restaurants, casinos, and theaters. Also in the area are dozens of golf courses and several lakes located within a radius of less than 20 miles. Listed here is just a sample of some of the more popular local attractions:

  • Stratosphere Tower
  • Adventuredome Theme Park (Circus Circus)
  • Liberace Museum
  • Las Vegas Ski (ski area)
  • Venetian Resort Gondola Rides
  • Red Rock Canyon
  • Lake Mead Recreational Area
  • Hoover Dam

Sports fans can follow these area teams:

  • Pacific Coast League Baseball (Minor League AAA):
    • The Las Vegas 51s (LA Dodgers farm team)
  • Arena Football League (AFL):
    • Las Vegas Gladiators
  • East Coast Hockey League (ECHL):
    • Las Vegas Wranglers
  • NCAA College Sports:
    • University of Nevada at Las Vegas Rebels (UNLV)
  • Boxing: Las Vegas is the premier site for world-class boxing matches in all weight classes. Championship bouts are routinely held here.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
North Las Vegas115,488$46,540
Boulder City14,966$60,641
Henderson175,381$61,176
Las Vegas478,434$50,465

High Points

North Las Vegas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%North Las Vegas Racial Diversity


The listings in North Las Vegas, Nevada and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in North Las Vegas, NV.? Do you know of someone in North Las Vegas, NV. 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in North Las Vegas 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in North Las Vegas 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas, NV., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in North Las Vegas are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas, Nevada 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in North Las Vegas, NV. 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in North Las Vegas, NV. 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in North Las Vegas, NV. 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 North Las Vegas, NV.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the North Las Vegas, Nevada Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 6 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Centers in North Las Vegas, Nevada. We have also provided 14 additional Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to North Las Vegas:

Center for Behav Health Las Vegas Inc North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Nevada Medical Systems North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Nevada Medical Systems Inc North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
New Beginnings Counseling Centers North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
North Las Vegas Awareness School and North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Salvation Army North Las Vegas, NV
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Economic Opportunity Board Community Las Vegas, NV 3.8 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, 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
Las Vegas Indian Center Las Vegas, NV 3.8 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Westcare Henderson Henderson, NV 4.5 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mental Health 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)
Mesa Family Counseling Las Vegas, NV 4.5 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Westcare Nevada Inc Las Vegas, NV 4.5 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Choices Group Inc Las Vegas, NV 5.7 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
HELP of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Las Vegas Family Clinic Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Las Vegas VA Outpatient Clinic Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Michael S Levy Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
New Beginnings Counseling Centers Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Restoration Counseling Services Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Solutions Recovery Inc Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
US VETS Las Vegas, NV 5.9 miles from North Las Vegas
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females

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

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Throughout the U.S. law enforcement agencies report the increase of small clandestine illegal labs that are endangering the environment and the individuals in the vicinity of the laboratories.

In 2006, an estimated 22.6 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse in the past year (9.2 percent of the population aged 12 or older). Of these, 3.2 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illegal drugs, 3.8 million were dependent on or abused illegal drugs but not alcohol, and 15.6 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illegal drugs.

There were 3.9 million persons aged 12 or older (1.6 percent of the population) who received some kind of treatment for a problem related to the use of alcohol or illegal drugs in 2005. Of these, 1.5 million received treatment for the use of both alcohol and illegal drugs, 0.7 million received treatment for the use of illegal drugs but not alcohol, and 1.3 million received treatment for the use of alcohol but not illegal drugs. (Note that estimates by substance do not add to the total number of persons receiving treatment because the total includes persons who reported receiving treatment but did not report for which substance the treatment was received.)


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in North Las Vegas:

Aa Meeting
Salvation Army
211 Judson
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM

Language Of The Heart
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, 10:00 AM

Open Discussion Meeting
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

Real Thing
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Rebos Group
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 12:00 PM

Serenity Group
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:30 PM

Sober Swingers
Riviera Hotel
2901 S Las Vegas Blvd
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of North Las Vegas, Nevada as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
21%
3%
Marijuana use in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
79%
18%
Perception of Alcohol in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
15%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
76%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
29%
44%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in North Las Vegas, 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
4%
25%
0%
5%
3%
1%
52%
10%
0%
0%
Most common first drug experience in North Las Vegas, Nevada?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
6%
2%
3%
3%
4%
12%
2%
9%
8%
26%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in North Las Vegas, Nevada schools.
Have you ever gone to school in North Las Vegas, Nevada under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
86%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in North Las Vegas, Nevada under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
76%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in North Las Vegas, Nevada?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
3%
2%
5%
2%
4%
14%
2%
8%
9%
20%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
1%
63%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
93%
7%
Surveys updated monthly.

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