Joaquin, Texas

Joaquin, Texas, in Shelby county, is 42 miles SW of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 170 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 925 residents.

The People and Families of Joaquin

In Joaquin, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Joaquin had a median family income of $34,000.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Joaquin.

Joaquin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Joaquin was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Joaquin. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Joaquin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Joaquin Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Joaquin Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Joaquin Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Joaquin Public Transportation Use


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

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



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

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

There are no listings in Joaquin, TX. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Joaquin, Texas:

Halfway There Foundation Shreveport, LA 30.4 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Northwest Regional Center for Shreveport, LA 30.4 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Pines Treatment Center Shreveport, LA 39.1 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Brentwood Hospital Shreveport, LA 39.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Substance Use Disorder Services Shreveport, LA 39.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Willis Knighton South Hospital Shreveport, LA 39.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Choices Adolescent Treatment Ctr Inc Marshall, TX 43.4 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, 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, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Center for Families Inc Shreveport, LA 43.5 miles from Joaquin
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, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Special Health Resources for Texas Carthage, TX 43.8 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
East Texas Clinic Longview, TX 43.8 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
East Texas Medical Center Tyler, TX 43.8 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brentwood Shreveport, LA 43.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Buckhalter Recovery Center Shreveport, LA 43.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Council of Alcoholism Drug Abuse of Shreveport, LA 43.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
DDTP Shreveport, LA 43.9 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Caddo and Bossier Center Bossier City, LA 44.7 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Council on Alcoholism Drug Abuse of Bossier City, LA 44.7 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA 45.0 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
East Texas Adolescent Treatment Prog Marshall, TX 46.3 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Oak Haven Recovery Center Marshall, TX 46.3 miles from Joaquin
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

If opiates are taken in pill form, they take longer to reach the brain. If opiates are injected, they act faster and can produce a quick, intense feeling of pleasure followed by a sense of well-being and a calm drowsiness.

Smoking freebase cocaine produces a more powerful effect more rapidly, but it is also more dangerous because the safe dose can easily be exceeded.

The average age at first smokeless tobacco use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 in 2008 was 18.9 years, which was not significantly different from the 2007 estimate (18.0 years). For boys, the 2008 estimate of this average age (18.8 years) was significantly higher than the 2007 estimate (17.4 years). However, for girls, the 2007 and 2008 age at first use estimates (19.7 and 19.0 years, respectively) did not significantly differ.

The first comprehensive control of heroin in the U.S. occurred with the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914.

The intensity of opiate withdrawal symptoms depends on the dose and speed of withdrawal. Short-acting opiates, like heroin, tend to produce more intense but briefer symptoms.

The abuse of methamphetamine kills people in the United States every day by causing heart failure, brain damage and strokes.


The following survey was completed by residents of Joaquin, Texas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Joaquin, 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 Joaquin, Texas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Joaquin, Texas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Joaquin, Texas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Joaquin, 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
Most common first drug experience in Joaquin, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Joaquin, Texas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Joaquin, Texas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Joaquin, Texas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Joaquin, Texas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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