Joshua, Texas

Joshua, Texas, in Johnson county, is 18 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is included in the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 4,528 people lived in Joshua.

The People and Families of Joshua

In Joshua, about 63% of adults are married. Joshua is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Joshua without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Joshua had a median family income of $50,785. The bulk of the population of Joshua is doing well, with money to spend. The city doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Joshua residents donated more money ($2,700) 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.

Joshua Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Joshua are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Joshua, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Joshua4,528$50,785
Alvarado3,288$36,471
Burleson20,976$56,031
Cleburne26,005$41,975
Crowley7,467$47,642
Everman5,836$44,330
Keene5,003$42,269

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Joshua Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Joshua People in Middle Class or Better


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Joshua, Texas? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Joshua 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 Treatment Facility in Joshua that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Joshua 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 Joshua are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Addiction Treatment, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Joshua will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Joshua, 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 Rehabilitation Program in Joshua 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 Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Joshua, TX. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Joshua, 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 Joshua, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Joshua. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Joshua 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Joshua, 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 Joshua, Texas Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Helping Open Peoples Eyes Inc (HOPE) Cleburne, TX 7.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Huguley Psychotherapy Clinic Cleburne, TX 7.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Helping Open Peoples Eyes Inc Cleburne, TX 11.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Pecan Valley MH MR Region Cleburne, TX 11.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Assessment Consultation and Fort Worth, TX 20.1 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Millwood Health LLC Fort Worth, TX 20.1 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Vision Fort Worth, TX 20.1 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Phoenix Associates Counseling Services Fort Worth, TX 20.1 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Brentwood Treatment Services Fort Worth, TX 20.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Excel Center of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX 20.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
LAAM and Methadone Program (LAMP) Fort Worth, TX 20.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Lena Pope Home Inc Fort Worth, TX 20.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
WCHS of Texas Fort Worth, TX 20.6 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North Texas Addiction Counseling Inc Fort Worth, TX 21.8 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Texas Clinic Brentwood Fort Worth, TX 21.8 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
ABODE Treatment Inc Fort Worth, TX 22.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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, 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
Baylor All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, TX 22.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brentwood Clinic South Fort Worth, TX 22.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
LAAM and Methadone Program Clinic Fort Worth, TX 22.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
MH MR of Tarrant County Addiction Serv Fort Worth, TX 22.4 miles from Joshua
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

In 2006, about half (50.1 percent) of the teens aged 12 to 17 reported that it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" for them to obtain marijuana if they wanted some. Around one quarter reported it would be easy to get cocaine (25.9 percent). One in seven (14.0 percent) indicated that LSD would be "fairly" or "very" easily available, and 14.4 percent reported so for heroin. Between 2002 and 2006, the perceived availability of substances decreased among teens aged 12 to 17 for marijuana (from 55.0 to 50.1 percent), LSD (from 19.4 to 14.0 percent), and heroin (from 15.8 to 14.4 percent).

Patients themselves can take many positive steps in order to ensure that they use prescription medications appropriately. They should always follow the prescribed directions, and be aware of the medication's potential interactions with other drugs. Patients should not ever change a dosing regimen without first discussing it with their doctor and an individual should never use another person's prescription.

A boy or girl who is smoking marijuana at 13 is likely to earn less money as a young adult than peers who aren't abusing the drug. An adolescent who smokes less marijuana than a friend but enjoys the experience more is likelier to be addicted to the drug at 21.

The various brands of bath salts are currently being sold in 50milligram to 500 milligram packets.

Xanax, like so many other pharmaceutical drugs has found its way from drug stores to drug dealers, and is being abused by individuals that just want to get high.

LSD stands for lysergic acid diethylamide and it is the drug that is most commonly identified with the term "hallucinogen".


The following survey was completed by residents of Joshua, Texas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Joshua, 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 Joshua, Texas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Joshua, 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 Joshua, 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 Joshua, 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 Joshua, 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 Joshua, Texas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Joshua, Texas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Joshua, Texas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Joshua, 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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