Kiowa, Oklahoma

Kiowa, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg county, is 92 miles S of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 99 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town contains a population of approximately 693.

The People and Families of Kiowa

In Kiowa, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kiowa had a median family income of $33,125.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Kiowa.

Kiowa Housing

Kiowa has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Oklahoma. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Kiowa the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Kiowa, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Kiowa Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kiowa Affordability of Rents


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

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



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

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

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Kiowa, 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 Kiowa, 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 Rehab Program in Kiowa, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program 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 Center in Kiowa, 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 Kiowa, 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 Kiowa, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Kiowa - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Kiowa. 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 Rehabilitation Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

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

There are no listings in Kiowa, OK. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Kiowa, Oklahoma:

Oaks Behavioral Health Center Eufaula, OK 19.8 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Oaks Rehabilitation Health Center McAlester, OK 19.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Professional Counseling and McAlester, OK 19.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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), Access to Recovery
Southeastern Oklahoma McAlester, OK 19.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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)
Phoenix Gate Inc Atoka, OK 25.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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)
Narconon of Oklahoma Inc Canadian, OK 36.3 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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
Creek Nation Behavioral Health Eufaula, OK 42.8 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Oaks Rehabilitative Services Center Eufaula, OK 42.8 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Ada Area Chemical Dependency Ctr Inc Ada, OK 43.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 43.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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 43.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol 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, 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 43.9 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Area Youth Shelter Inc Ada, OK 45.8 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Choctaw Nation Talihina, OK 49.4 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Tri-City Substance Abuse Center Inc Seminole, OK 50.4 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wewoka Indian Health Center Wewoka, OK 50.6 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Kiamichi Council on Alcoholism and Durant, OK 51.3 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 51.3 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
Premier Family Life and Treatment Ctr Durant, OK 54.3 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Clay Crossing Foundation Inc Maud, OK 54.8 miles from Kiowa
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

An individual addicted to opiates cannot control how much opiates they take, even though it may cause harmful effects on their life and their health.

Forceful clenching of the teeth can occur as a result of using Ecstasy, and individuals at clubs have been known to chew on pacifiers to relieve some of the tension.

Ecstasy works in the brain by increasing the activity levels of at least three neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinepherine.

The percentage of persons estimated to be dependent on illegal drugs in the past year was about 65 percent of those who were estimated to be dependent on or abused illegal drugs in the past year. State estimates for illegal drug dependence for persons aged 12 or older ranged from 1.5 percent in Hawaii to 3.3 percent in the District of Columbia. The highest rates of illegal drug dependence were among persons aged 18 to 25, with the highest rate in Rhode Island.10.0 percent.

SMI in the past year was associated with past year substance dependence or abuse. Among adults aged 18 or older with SMI in 2008, 25.2 percent (2.5 million) were dependent on or abused illegal drugs or alcohol. The rate among adults without SMI was 8.3 percent (17.9 million).

The rate of current alcohol use among teens aged 12 to 17 was 16.6 percent in 2006. Youth binge and heavy drinking rates were 10.3 and 2.4 percent, respectively. These rates are essentially the same as the 2005 rates (16.5 percent, 9.9 percent, and 2.4 percent, respectively).


The following survey was completed by residents of Kiowa, Oklahoma as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Kiowa, 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 Kiowa, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
83%
10%
7%
Marijuana use in Kiowa, Oklahoma.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
23%
75%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Kiowa, Oklahoma.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
3%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
17%
55%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Kiowa, 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
12%
14%
1%
5%
2%
3%
52%
5%
0%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Kiowa, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
3%
4%
2%
3%
15%
5%
10%
5%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Kiowa, Oklahoma schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Kiowa, Oklahoma under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
86%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Kiowa, Oklahoma under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
17%
79%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Kiowa, Oklahoma?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
3%
2%
5%
3%
2%
13%
3%
8%
5%
24%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
30%
44%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
56%
44%
Surveys updated monthly.

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