Dickinson, North Dakota

Dickinson, North Dakota, in Stark county, is 94 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 476 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 16,010.

The People and Families of Dickinson

In Dickinson, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dickinson had a median family income of $41,566. To its credit, the people in Dickinson value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Dickinson ($1,700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dickinson Housing

About 64% of housing units in Dickinson are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Dickinson pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Dickinson, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Dickinson than in most places of its size.

High Points

Dickinson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Dickinson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Dickinson Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Dickinson College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Dickinson Walking and Biking to Work


The listings in Dickinson, North Dakota and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Dickinson, North Dakota and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Dickinson and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Dickinson that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Dickinson works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Dickinson to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Dickinson. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Dickinson, North Dakota, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Dickinson will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Dickinson, ND. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Dickinson, ND., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Dickinson will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Dickinson, ND., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Dickinson, ND. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Dickinson. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 3 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Dickinson, North Dakota. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Dickinson:

Badlands Human Service Center Dickinson, ND
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Heart River Alcohol and Dickinson, ND
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sacajawea Substance Abuse Counseling Dickinson, ND
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Home On The Range Sentinel Butte, ND 49.5 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Coal Country Substance Abuse Program Beulah, ND 54.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Three Affiliated Tribes Circle of Life New Town, ND 76.9 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Parshall Resource Center Parshall, ND 77.7 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
District II Glendive, MT 94.0 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Basin Alcohol and Drug Services Williston, ND 96.0 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Native American Resource Center Trenton, ND 97.4 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, 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)
ACS Crisis Residential Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Pathways to Freedom Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Rose Basaraba Counseling Services Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Alexius Medical Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
West Central Human Service Center Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Whole Person Recovery Center Bismarck, ND 99.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Recovery Home Williston, ND 100.3 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: 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
Mercy Recovery Center Williston, ND 100.3 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Wahus Consulting Inc Williston, ND 102.0 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bachmeier Counseling Minot, ND 105.8 miles from Dickinson
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

In 2007, the American Poison Control Centers reported 15,069 case mentions and 7,528 single exposures, involving 13 deaths, related to oxycodone products, including OxyContin.

In 2006, current cigarette smoking was more common among unemployed adults aged 18 or older than among adults who were working full time or part time (47.8 vs. 28.8 and 25.4 percent, respectively). Cigar smoking followed a similar pattern, with 11.3 percent of unemployed adults reporting past month use compared with 6.8 percent of full-time workers and 5.6 percent of part-time workers.

In 2005, probation status was associated with substance dependence or abuse. The rate of substance dependence or abuse was 37.2 percent among adults who were on probation during the past year, which is significantly higher than the rate among adults who were not on probation during the past year (8.7 percent).

Ecstasy use adversely affects the pumping efficiency of the heart.

From 1999 to 2000, the use of MDMA increased among all three grade levels measured in this study - 8th, 10th, and 12th. For 10th and 12th graders, this is the second consecutive year MDMA use has increased. Past year use of MDMA increased among 8th graders from 1.7 percent in 1999 to 3.1 percent in 2000; from 4.4 percent to 5.4 percent among 10th graders; and from 5.6 percent to 8.2 percent among 12th graders. Also among 12th graders, the perceived availability of MDMA rose from 40.1 percent in 1999 to 51.4 percent in 2000.

Reliable strength, potential prescription cost coverage, and significant profit potential make OxyContin attractive to both illegal distributors and abusers.


The following survey was completed by residents of Dickinson, North Dakota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Dickinson, North Dakota. 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 Dickinson, North Dakota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
91%
6%
3%
Marijuana use in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
90%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
14%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
90%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
12%
64%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Dickinson, North Dakota?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
6%
19%
1%
2%
7%
1%
53%
10%
1%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Dickinson, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
8%
2%
4%
15%
5%
9%
4%
14%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Dickinson, North Dakota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Dickinson, North Dakota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Dickinson, North Dakota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
19%
75%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Dickinson, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
2%
4%
3%
4%
13%
3%
12%
6%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
20%
44%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
10%
90%
Surveys updated monthly.

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