West Fargo, North Dakota

West Fargo, North Dakota is 5 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 218 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Cass county. The city is part of the Fargo - Moorhead metro area. The population of West Fargo is 14,940.

The People and Families of West Fargo

In West Fargo, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Fargo had a median family income of $51,765. West Fargo is one of the richer cities in North Dakota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in West Fargo. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among West Fargo political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,252. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

West Fargo Housing

Of the housing in West Fargo, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in West Fargo than most places in North Dakota.

Commuting

In West Fargo, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
West Fargo14,940$51,765
Fargo90,599$50,486

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%West Fargo People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%West Fargo Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%West Fargo Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Fargo Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Fargo Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%West Fargo College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%West Fargo Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%West Fargo Low Rate of Poverty


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

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



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

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

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

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

Centre Inc Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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
Consultation and Movement Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
First Step Recovery PLLP Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Meritcare Health Systems Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Only Human Counseling Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Robert E Howe Ltd Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Simon Chemical Dependency Services Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fargo Fargo, ND 3.9 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Only Human Counseling Services LLP Fargo, ND 4.5 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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 4.5 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 4.5 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
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)
Drake Counseling Services Inc Fargo, ND 6.2 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 6.2 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 6.2 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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 6.2 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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 6.2 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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 9.8 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 9.8 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Red River Recovery Center Dilworth, MN 11.8 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Clay County Receiving Center Moorhead, MN 18.7 miles from West Fargo
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

The rate of MDE in the past year was lower for adolescent girls in 2006 (11.8 percent) than in 2005 (13.3 percent). The rates for boys were similar in 2006 and 2005 (4.2 and 4.5 percent, respectively).

In 2005, an estimated 71.5 million Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) users of a tobacco product. This represents 29.4 percent of the population in that age range. In addition, 60.5 million persons (24.9 percent of the population) were current cigarette smokers; 13.6 million (5.6 percent) smoked cigars; 7.7 million (3.2 percent) used smokeless tobacco; and 2.2 million (0.9 percent) smoked tobacco in pipes.

The Tarnak Farm incident during WW II, in which an American F-16 pilot killed several friendly Canadian soldiers on the ground, was blamed by the pilot on his use of amphetamine.

During 2007, 0.6% of the 8th grade students reported using methamphetamine in the past 30 days.

In 2007-2008, 42.8 percent of past year methamphetamine users aged 12 or older reported that they obtained the methamphetamine they used most recently from a friend or relative for free, lower than the 49.7 percent reported in 2006-2007. In contrast, the percentage of past year methamphetamine users who bought it from a friend or relative increased from 25.1 percent in 2006-2007 to 30.1 percent in 2007-2008. About one in five users (21.7 percent) in 2007-2008 bought the methamphetamine they used most recently from a drug dealer or other stranger, which was comparable with the rate for 2006-2007 (20.5 percent).

After the state of Louisiana reported more than 150 poison control cases ? and at least three or more deaths ? linked to the chemicals in ?bath salts,? Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal banned the chemical ingredients in the stimulants in an emergency executive in May of 2011.


The following survey was completed by residents of West Fargo, North Dakota as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in West Fargo, 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 West Fargo, North Dakota.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
7%
6%
Marijuana use in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
87%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
21%
76%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
80%
11%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
22%
49%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in West Fargo, 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
12%
7%
0%
6%
6%
1%
50%
7%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in West Fargo, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
6%
2%
4%
3%
5%
14%
4%
8%
7%
22%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in West Fargo, North Dakota schools.
Have you ever gone to school in West Fargo, North Dakota under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
81%
16%
Have you ever gone to school in West Fargo, North Dakota under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
88%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in West Fargo, North Dakota?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
3%
3%
4%
15%
4%
10%
9%
16%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
12%
57%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
23%
77%
Surveys updated monthly.

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