DeSoto, Texas

DeSoto, Texas, in Dallas county, is 13 miles SE of Grand Prairie, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 37,646 people lived in DeSoto.

The People and Families of DeSoto

In DeSoto, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 51% of DeSoto is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

In DeSoto, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, DeSoto had a median family income of $66,986. Many people in DeSoto make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. DeSoto doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Texas.

Political Inclinations

DeSoto residents donated more money ($11,550) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

DeSoto Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in DeSoto are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in DeSoto as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In DeSoto, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
DeSoto37,646$66,986
Cedar Hill32,093$63,416
Duncanville36,081$57,064
Glenn Heights7,224$53,548
Ovilla3,405$75,000
Red Oak4,301$61,250
Wilmer3,393$35,820

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%Desoto Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Desoto Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Desoto Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 12%Desoto Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Desoto College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Desoto People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 15%Desoto Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Desoto Racial Diversity

The listings in DeSoto, Texas and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in DeSoto, Texas? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in DeSoto and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in DeSoto that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in DeSoto is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in DeSoto are Outpatient Drug Rehab Centers, Long-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug Rehab Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in DeSoto will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in DeSoto, Texas to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in DeSoto will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in DeSoto, TX. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in DeSoto, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to DeSoto, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in DeSoto. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in DeSoto which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in DeSoto, TX. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

There are 1 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Programs in DeSoto, Texas. We have also provided 19 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to DeSoto:

Cedars Hospital Desoto, TX
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
Crossroads Recovery Dallas, TX 4.6 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Community Alcohol Drug Aftercare Prog Dallas, TX 7.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
North Texas Healthcare System Dallas, TX 7.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
La Sima Foundation Dallas, TX 8.1 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Homeward Bound Inc Dallas, TX 9.9 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, 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, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Phoenix Project Inc Dallas, TX 9.9 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dallas Inter Tribal Center Dallas, TX 10.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Metro Treatment of Texas LP Dallas, TX 10.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addicare Group of Texas Dallas, TX 12.1 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Holmes Street Foundation Inc Dallas, TX 12.2 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
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, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
STEP Med Dallas, TX 12.2 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North Dallas Drug Rehabilitation Ctr Carrollton, TX 12.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Phoenix Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX 12.7 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Recovery Healthcare Corporation Dallas, TX 12.9 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX 14.5 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
Anti Aging and Longevity Center of Dallas, TX 15.0 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dallas Challenge Inc Dallas, TX 15.0 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Phoenix House Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX 15.0 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Remedy Addictions Counselors Inc (RAC) Dallas, TX 15.0 miles from DeSoto
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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, Halfway House, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Liver failure has occurred in people that have taken ten to fifteen grams of acetaminophen, which is one of the active ingredients in Vicodin; taking fifteen to twenty grams can be fatal.

On average, a heroin addict will spend anywhere from $100 - $200 to support their drug habit.

Past month marijuana use declined from 2002 to 2005 for both male teens (9.1 to 7.5 percent) and female teens (7.2 to 6.2 percent) .

Use of smokeless tobacco in the past month among persons aged 12 or older was lowest in large metropolitan areas (1.7 percent). In small metropolitan areas, the rate was 3.7 percent; in nonmetropolitan areas, it was 6.8 percent; and in completely rural nonmetropolitan counties, the rate was 7.8 percent.

Among adults aged 18 or older in 2008, 2.3 million (1.0 percent) made suicide plans in the past year, and 1.1 million (0.5 percent) reported attempting suicide. A half million adults reported staying overnight in a hospital as a result of their suicide attempt in the past year.

Many of the individuals who have been reported to be under the influence of bath salts have been hospitalized, become suicidal, threatened bodily harm to others, and endangered the welfare of children, often during episodes of severe hallucinations.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in DeSoto:

St Rose Of Lima
504 S 3rf
Desoto, Texas 75123

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of DeSoto, Texas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in DeSoto, Texas. 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 DeSoto, Texas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
83%
5%
12%
Marijuana use in DeSoto, Texas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in DeSoto, Texas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
8%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
92%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
19%
51%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in DeSoto, Texas?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
28%
2%
3%
7%
3%
29%
6%
2%
10%
Most common first drug experience in DeSoto, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
6%
2%
5%
15%
4%
8%
4%
24%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in DeSoto, Texas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in DeSoto, Texas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
83%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in DeSoto, Texas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
82%
16%
What is the most common drug used in your school in DeSoto, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
5%
3%
3%
13%
2%
10%
8%
20%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
12%
60%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
58%
42%
Surveys updated monthly.

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