Ardmore, Oklahoma

Ardmore, Oklahoma, in Carter county, is 66 miles N of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 91 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 23,711 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ardmore

In Ardmore, about 52% of adults are married.

Ardmore has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ardmore had a median family income of $37,758. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Ardmore.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,545) in Ardmore. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ardmore Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Ardmore is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Ardmore, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ardmore than other cities.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Ardmore23,711$37,758
Lone Grove4,631$38,800
Madill3,410$26,892

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ardmore Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ardmore Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ardmore Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ardmore Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ardmore College Educated Adults


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Ardmore, Oklahoma and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Ardmore 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 Rehab Program in Ardmore that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Ardmore 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 Ardmore to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment 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 an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Ardmore. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Ardmore, Oklahoma, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Ardmore 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Ardmore, OK. 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 Ardmore, OK., 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Ardmore 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 Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Ardmore, OK., 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Ardmore, OK. 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Ardmore. 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 Ardmore, Oklahoma Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 4 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma. We have also provided 16 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Ardmore:

Arbuckle Life Solutions Inc Ardmore, OK
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Broadway House Inc Ardmore, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Mental Health Services of Ardmore, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Southern Oklahoma Treatment Services Ardmore, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Morning Star Marietta, OK 18.7 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Private health insurance
Southern Oklahoma Treatment Services Mead, OK 36.7 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Drug Recovery Center Denison, TX 44.7 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Ada Area Chemical Dependency Ctr Inc Ada, OK 44.8 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Mental Health Services of Ada, OK 44.8 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Rolling Hills Hospital Ada, OK 44.8 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Crisis Center Inc Coalgate, OK 44.8 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Premier Family Life and Treatment Ctr Durant, OK 44.8 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Alcoholic Services of Texoma Inc Sherman, TX 44.9 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Area Youth Shelter Inc Ada, OK 46.2 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kiamichi Council on Alcoholism and Durant, OK 46.9 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Shekinah Counseling Services Durant, OK 46.9 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Southeastern Oklahoma Family Services Duncan, OK 47.4 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Texoma Medical Center Sherman, TX 48.7 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Gate Inc Atoka, OK 60.0 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Enterhealth Life Recovery Center Van Alstyne, TX 62.5 miles from Ardmore
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Men were less likely than women to receive outpatient mental health services (5.0 vs. 8.5 percent) and prescription medication (7.5 vs. 14.8 percent) for mental health problems in the past year.

A quality drug rehab center will help the addict to reacquire the ethics and morals that once existed before substance abuse entered into their lives. It is the responsibility of the treatment recovery program to help restore the individual to the person that they were before they started abusing drugs or alcohol.

In 2006, more than half of the 2.5 million persons aged 12 or older who received specialty substance use treatment in the past year also received treatment at a self-help group (1.5 million persons). In addition, among those who received specialty substance use treatment, 377,000 received treatment at a prison or jail and 369,000 received treatment at an emergency room. The number who received treatment at a private doctor's office in 2006 was higher than the number in 2005 (422,000 vs. 254,000, respectively).

Abuse of prescription drugs is a problem that affects people of all income levels and ages. Quite often the last person to acknowledge that there is an addiction problem is the addict. Families will often try to help their loved ones to have a moment of clarity concerning their drug or alcohol addiction.

In 2008, there were 114,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used heroin for the first time within the past 12 months. The average age at first use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 23.4 years in 2008. There were no significant changes in the number of initiates or in the average age at first use from 2007 to 2008. The number of heroin initiates was not significantly different from the number in 2002 (117,000).

Bath salts contain a derivative that is very similar to the active ingredients in methamphetamines; this may explain why the side effects that are related to bath salt are reported to be so similar to those that are linked to those involving meth use.


The following survey was completed by residents of Ardmore, Oklahoma as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
7%
17%
Marijuana use in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
85%
9%
Perception of Alcohol in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
4%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
84%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
15%
58%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Ardmore, 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%
10%
2%
10%
3%
0%
49%
14%
3%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
7%
3%
5%
12%
4%
8%
10%
17%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Ardmore, Oklahoma schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Ardmore, Oklahoma under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
78%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Ardmore, Oklahoma under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
83%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Ardmore, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
2%
4%
3%
4%
15%
3%
7%
5%
22%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
24%
46%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
92%
8%
Surveys updated monthly.

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