Elk City, Oklahoma

Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham county, is 79 miles NW of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 106 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 10,510 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Elk City

In Elk City, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elk City had a median family income of $35,383. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Elk City.

Political Inclinations

Elk City folks tended to give their money ($10,100) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Elk City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elk City that were owner-occupied was 66%.

Commuting

In Elk City, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Elk City10,510$35,383
Sayre4,114$30,000

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elk City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elk City Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Elk City College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Elk City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Elk City Racial Diversity


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Elk City, Oklahoma? Are you concerned about a family member in Elk City, 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Elk City, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Elk City, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Elk City, OK. 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 Rehabs, Outpatient Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Inpatient Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Elk City, 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 Elk City, Oklahoma 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 Elk City, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation 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.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Elk City, OK. 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 Elk City, 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 Elk City, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Elk City - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Elk City. 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Elk City. 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 Elk City, Oklahoma Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

Diversified Family Services Elk City, OK
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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
George Hawkins Memorial Treatment Ctr Clinton, OK 27.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
New Hope of Mangum Mangum, OK 34.1 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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
New Hope Outpatient Services Altus, OK 51.9 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab 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 54.4 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
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)
Opportunities Inc Watonga, OK 70.6 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lighthouse Substance Abuse Services of Woodward, OK 71.3 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Professional Counseling Solutions Frederick, OK 73.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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)
Jim Taliaferro CMHC Lawton, OK 74.9 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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)
Marie Detty Youth and Lawton, OK 76.3 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol 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 76.3 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 76.5 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
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
White Horse Ranch LLC Mooreland, OK 76.5 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Genesis House Boys Unit Pampa, TX 80.0 miles from Elk City
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, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Genesis House Girls Unit Pampa, TX 80.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Cornerstone Clinical Services Inc Lawton, OK 81.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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 81.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 81.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
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
Gary E Miller Candian County El Reno, OK 82.2 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Northwest Substance Abuse Treatment Waynoka, OK 84.0 miles from Elk City
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Use of illegal drugs and alcohol was more common among current cigarette smokers than among nonsmokers in 2006, as in 2002 through 2005. Among persons aged 12 or older, 20.4 percent of past month cigarette smokers reported current use of an illegal drug compared with 4.2 percent of persons who were not current cigarette smokers (Figure 4.7). Past month alcohol use was reported by 66.3 percent of current cigarette smokers compared with 45.8 percent of those who did not use cigarettes in the past month. The association also was found with binge drinking (43.6 percent of current cigarette users vs. 16.1 percent of current nonusers) and heavy drinking (16.0 vs. 3.8 percent, respectively).

The rate of past month cigarette use among 12 to 17 year olds declined from 9.8 percent in 2007 to 9.1 percent in 2008, continuing a decline since 2002 when the rate was 13.0 percent. However, past month smokeless tobacco use did not decline over this period (2.0 percent in 2002 and 2.2 percent in 2008).

In 2005, there were 28.2 million adults who received treatment for mental health problems during the past 12 months. This represents 13.0 percent of the population 18 years or older and is similar to the rate in 2004 (12.8 percent).

In 2006, the number of persons aged 12 or older needing treatment for an illegal drug use problem was 7.8 million (3.2 percent of the total population). Of these, 1.6 million (0.6 percent of the total population and 20.3 percent of the persons who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in the past year. Thus, there were 6.2 million persons (2.5 percent of the total population) who needed treatment but did not receive treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in 2006.

GHB or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is produced naturally in the human body in miniscule amounts. When GHB taken as illegal drug for recreational use, the substance can be extremely dangerous. When it is combined with alcohol or other drugs, GHB use has the potential of causing life-threatening and sometimes fatal effects.

Ambien and other similar prescription medications that are used to treat insomnia are known to be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for.


The following survey was completed by residents of Elk City, Oklahoma as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Elk City, 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 Elk City, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
15%
9%
Marijuana use in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Elk City, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
2%
98%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
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
0%
33%
45%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Elk City, 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
8%
1%
1%
2%
5%
3%
56%
14%
3%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Elk City, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
4%
2%
3%
3%
2%
14%
4%
7%
4%
28%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Elk City, Oklahoma schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Elk City, Oklahoma under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
85%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Elk City, Oklahoma under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
75%
23%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Elk City, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
3%
8%
3%
3%
14%
3%
6%
8%
19%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
11%
61%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
18%
82%
Surveys updated monthly.

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