Edmond, Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma is 13 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Oklahoma county. The city is part of the Oklahoma City metro area. The population of Edmond is 68,315.

The People and Families of Edmond

In Edmond, about 63% of adults are married. Edmond, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Edmond had a median family income of $65,230. Edmond is one of the richer cities in Oklahoma. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Edmond. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Edmond work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Edmond political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $93,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Edmond Housing

Of the housing in Edmond, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Edmond than most places in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Edmond, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Edmond68,315$65,230
Bethany20,307$43,905
Del City22,128$36,515
Nichols Hills4,056$125,748
Oklahoma City506,132$42,689
Spencer3,746$37,470
Warr Acres9,735$42,475

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%Edmond Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%Edmond Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%Edmond College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 1%Edmond Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%Edmond People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Edmond Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Edmond Low Violent Crime


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Edmond, OK.? Do you know of someone in Edmond, OK. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Edmond comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Edmond treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Edmond would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Edmond, OK., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Edmond are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Edmond have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Edmond, Oklahoma delivered by a qualified Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Edmond, OK. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Edmond, OK. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center in Edmond, OK. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Edmond, OK.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehabs in Edmond, Oklahoma. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities that are closest geographically to Edmond:

Edmond Family Counseling Inc Edmond, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Open Options Inc Oklahoma City, OK 8.7 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
House of Life Arcadia, OK 10.1 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
A Chance to Change Foundation Oklahoma City, OK 11.0 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Specialized Outpatient Services Inc Oklahoma City, OK 11.0 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Alcohol Training and Education Inc Oklahoma City, OK 12.4 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Integris Mental Health Oklahoma City, OK 12.4 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Total Life Counseling (TLC) Oklahoma City, OK 12.4 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Valley Hope Alcoholism and Oklahoma City, OK 12.4 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Community House Oklahoma City, OK 13.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Rimac Inc Oklahoma City, OK 13.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Four Winds Ranch Recovery Center for Guthrie, OK 13.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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, Private health insurance
Logan Community Services Inc Guthrie, OK 13.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Saint Anthonys Hospital Oklahoma City, OK 13.3 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Referral Center for Alcohol and Oklahoma City, OK 13.6 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Drug Recovery Inc Oklahoma City, OK 13.9 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, 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, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Eagle Ridge Family Treatment Center Guthrie, OK 14.0 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Logan County Youth and Family Service Guthrie, OK 14.0 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Aurora Counseling Services Inc Oklahoma City, OK 14.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Behavioral Health Group Medical Center Oklahoma City, OK 14.2 miles from Edmond
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Dilaudid is almost 9 times more potent on a milligram basis than morphine. Dilaudid is often called "drug store heroin" on the streets.

Stimulant type drugs, such as amphetamine or cocaine, cause the nerve cells in the brain to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters; this occurrence prevents the normal recycling of these brain chemicals, which is needed to shut off the signal between neurons. This disruption in the brain's normal processes produces a greatly amplified message, ultimately disrupting communication channels. The difference that occurs in the brain that is altered by stimulant use can best be described as the difference between someone whispering into your ear and someone shouting into a microphone.

Based on 2005 2008 combined data, among persons aged 12 or older who needed but did not receive illegal drug or alcohol use treatment, felt a need for treatment, and made an effort to receive treatment, the most often reported reasons for not receiving treatment were (a) no health coverage and could not afford cost (37.4 percent), (b) not ready to stop using (29.3 percent), (c) able to handle the problem without treatment (13.0 percent), (d) no transportation/inconvenient (10.6 percent), (e) no program having type of treatment (8.3 percent), (f) did not feel need for treatment at the time (8.2 percent), (g) did not know where to go for treatment (8.1 percent), (h) might cause neighbors/community to have negative opinion (7.7 percent), and (i) might have negative effect on job (7.4 percent).

Residential care is usually conducted in non-clinical settings which are often referred to as therapeutic communities. These types of drug rehab programs may also include additional aspects to their treatment component strategies such as social education.

Driving while under the influence of Ambien is generally considered to be much more dangerous than the average drunk driver, due to the diminished motor controls and the possibility of delusions that may affect the user.

Nationally, 7.7 percent of the population aged 12 or older was classified with dependence on or abuse of alcohol in the past year (Table A.13). Persons aged 18 to 25 had the highest rate of alcohol dependence or abuse (17.7 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Edmond, Oklahoma as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Edmond, 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 February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
3%
8%
Marijuana use in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
20%
76%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
14%
86%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
82%
17%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
4%
68%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Edmond, 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
3%
5%
2%
8%
0%
0%
63%
10%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Edmond, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
8%
2%
2%
13%
2%
6%
5%
26%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Edmond, Oklahoma schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Edmond, Oklahoma under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
88%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Edmond, Oklahoma under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
78%
18%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Edmond, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
4%
2%
8%
3%
4%
11%
4%
7%
9%
15%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
12%
61%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
14%
86%
Surveys updated monthly.

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