Altus, Oklahoma

Altus, Oklahoma, in Jackson county, is 53 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 117 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 21,447.

The People and Families of Altus

In Altus, about 58% of adults are married. Altus is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 27% of Altus is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Altus.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altus had a median family income of $38,400. Altus benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Altus residents, with $7,338. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Altus Housing

In Altus, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oklahoma, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Altus, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Altus; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Altus21,447$38,400
Frederick4,637$28,724

High Points

Altus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%Altus Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Altus Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Altus Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Altus Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Altus College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Altus Public Transportation Use


The listings in Altus, Oklahoma and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Altus, Oklahoma and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program that is located in or around Altus. The most important goal of any Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Altus, OK. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Altus, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Altus, Oklahoma may include Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Drug Treatment Programs, Short-term Drug Treatment, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Altus to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Altus, OK. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Altus, Oklahoma treatment program; an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Altus, OK. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Altus, Oklahoma attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Altus, Oklahoma will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Altus, OK. Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Altus to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Altus, OK. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Altus will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Altus to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Altus where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Altus, OK. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Altus can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Altus, Oklahoma is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Altus choose to go to an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Altus.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Altus, Oklahoma Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

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

New Hope of Mangum Altus, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Hope Outpatient Services Altus, OK
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Southwestern Youth Services Inc Altus, OK
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, 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)
New Hope of Mangum Mangum, OK 22.0 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Professional Counseling Solutions Frederick, OK 24.4 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
North Texas State Hospital Vernon, TX 33.3 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Marie Detty Youth and Lawton, OK 47.3 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab 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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
New Pathways Halfway House Lawton, OK 47.3 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Roadback Inc Miller Manor Lawton, OK 47.8 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Jim Taliaferro CMHC Lawton, OK 48.6 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Diversified Family Services Elk City, OK 49.7 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Cornerstone Clinical Services Inc Lawton, OK 51.5 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Life Management Counseling Lawton, OK 51.5 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Roadback Inc Lawton, OK 51.5 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Access to Recovery
George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Ctr Clinton, OK 62.7 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Sheppard Air Force Base Sheppard AFB, TX 63.6 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Red River Drug and Alcohol Trt Center Wichita Falls, TX 65.0 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Hospital Inpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Red River Hospital Wichita Falls, TX 65.0 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Serenity Foundation of Texas Serenity Wichita Falls, TX 65.0 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Helen Farabee Regional MH MR Centers Wichita Falls, TX 68.5 miles from Altus
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

There was no significant change in the number of current heroin users in 2005 (136,000), nor in the rate of heroin use (0.1 percent), compared with estimates from 2004.

Current employment status is also highly correlated with rates of illegal drug use. An estimated 17.1 percent of unemployed adults aged 18 or older were current illegal drug users in 2001 compared with 6.9 percent of those employed full time and 9.1 percent of those employed part time.

In 2006, past month cigar smoking was equally common among male full-time college students aged 18 to 22 (19.0 percent) as among boys in the same age group who were not enrolled full time in college (20.3 percent).

Methamphetamine was developed during World War II to help soldiers to stay awake and to keep the factory workers of that era energized.

A high dose of GHB may cause nausea and vomiting, and an even higher dose can cause the user to slip into a deep coma-like sleep.

Cocaine is highly addictive, leaving users with an overwhelming craving for the drug.


The following survey was completed by residents of Altus, Oklahoma as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Altus, Oklahoma. 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 Altus, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
3%
4%
Marijuana use in Altus, Oklahoma.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
85%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Altus, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
21%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
83%
14%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
17%
57%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Altus, Oklahoma?
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%
12%
0%
7%
8%
1%
59%
8%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Altus, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
3%
3%
2%
5%
13%
3%
10%
4%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Altus, Oklahoma schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Altus, Oklahoma under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
82%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Altus, Oklahoma under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
86%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Altus, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
4%
3%
4%
15%
4%
11%
4%
19%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
1%
70%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
43%
57%
Surveys updated monthly.

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