Wahpeton, North Dakota

Wahpeton, North Dakota, in Richland county, is 43 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 184 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are 8,586 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Wahpeton

In Wahpeton, about 44% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Wahpeton than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wahpeton had a median family income of $44,645.

Political Inclinations

Wahpeton folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Wahpeton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Wahpeton that were owner-occupied was 52%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Wahpeton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Wahpeton, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Wahpeton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Wahpeton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wahpeton Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wahpeton Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you live in Wahpeton, North Dakota 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 Wahpeton.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Wahpeton 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, North Dakota, 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.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Wahpeton, ND. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Wahpeton, ND. 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Wahpeton, ND. 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, North Dakota Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Wahpeton, ND. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Wahpeton, North Dakota:

Saint Francis Healthcare Campus Breckenridge, MN 10.9 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Francis Medical Center Breckenridge, MN 12.4 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Red River Serenity Manor I Barnesville, MN 30.4 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Red River Serenity Manor II Barnesville, MN 30.4 miles from Wahpeton
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, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Clay County Receiving Center Moorhead, MN 37.3 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Human Services Associates Moorhead, MN 37.3 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Wellness Center of Fargo Moorhead Moorhead, MN 37.3 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Drake Counseling Services Inc Fargo, ND 38.7 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Meritcare South University Chemical Fargo, ND 38.7 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Prairie Saint Johns Fargo, ND 38.7 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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)
Share House Fargo, ND 38.7 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, 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, Private health insurance
Southeast Human Service Center Fargo, ND 38.7 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Anchorage Moorhead, MN 39.0 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
ShareHouse Wellness Center Moorhead, MN 39.0 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
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
Only Human Counseling Services LLP Fargo, ND 40.8 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Prairie Saint Johns LLC Fargo, ND 40.8 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days 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)
ShareHouse Fargo, ND 40.8 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment 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, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Red River Recovery Center Dilworth, MN 42.1 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Sisseton, SD 44.5 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Centre Inc Fargo, ND 46.5 miles from Wahpeton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Amphetamines, like adrenaline, affect not only the brain but also the heart, lungs, and many other organs.

In 2006, underage current alcohol use rates were similar in small metropolitan areas (28.9 percent), large metropolitan areas (27.8 percent), and nonmetropolitan areas (29.1 percent). The rate in completely rural nonmetropolitan areas was 28.2 percent.

Past month illegal drug use also was associated with the level of past month alcohol use. Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2008 who were heavy drinkers (i.e., consumed five or more drinks on the same occasion on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days), 68.5 percent also were current illegal drug users, which was higher than the rate among nondrinkers (4.3 percent). The rate of current illegal drug use among teens reporting heavy drinking in the past month increased from 60.1 percent in 2007 to 68.5 percent in 2008, and a similar increase in illegal drug use (from 37.9 to 42.6 percent) was seen among teens who engaged in binge drinking (i.e., consumption of five or more drinks on the same occasion on at least 1 day in the past month).

The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition was formed in order to raise awareness concerning the practice of "huffing".

Four percent of high school seniors in the United States abused OxyContin at least once in the past year, according to the University of Michigan's Monitoring the Future Survey.

Regular use of amphetamines induces tolerance to some effects, which means that more and more of the drug is required to produce the desired effects.


The following survey was completed by residents of Wahpeton, North Dakota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
0%
5%
Marijuana use in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
79%
21%
Perception of Alcohol in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
4%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
79%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
22%
58%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Wahpeton, 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
0%
13%
0%
8%
8%
2%
61%
0%
2%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Wahpeton, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
2%
7%
2%
3%
13%
5%
8%
10%
20%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Wahpeton, North Dakota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Wahpeton, North Dakota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
85%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Wahpeton, North Dakota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Wahpeton, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
6%
3%
2%
12%
4%
12%
10%
14%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
10%
60%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
22%
78%
Surveys updated monthly.

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