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Big Lake, WA Profile
Big Lake, WA, population 1,153 , is located
in Washington's Skagit county,
about 54.8 miles from Bellevue and 55.3 miles from Seattle.
Big Lake Statistics
Big Lake Gender Information
Males in Big Lake: 589 (51%)
Females in Big Lake: 564 (49%)
As % of Population in Big Lake in Big Lake
Race Diversity in Big Lake
White: 95%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Big Lake in Big Lake
Age Diversity in Big Lake
Median Age in Big Lake: 41.4 (Males in Big Lake: 41.9, Females in Big Lake: 41.1)
Big Lake Males Under 20: 12%
Big Lake Females Under 20: 12%
Big Lake Males 20 to 40: 13%
Big Lake Females 20 to 40: 11%
Big Lake Males 40 to 60: 18%
Big Lake Females 40 to 60: 16%
Big Lake Males Over 60: 9%
Big Lake Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Big Lake in Big Lake
Big Lake Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Big Lake Median Household Income: $ 57,500
Big Lake Median Value of Homes: $ 224,400
Big Lake Location Information
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Big Lake
Clear Lake 4.3 Miles
Mt Vernon 4.4 Miles
Burlington 6.3 Miles
Conway 6.4 Miles
Sedro-Woolley 7.0 Miles
Lake Ketchum 9.5 Miles
North Stanwood 11.0 Miles
Lake Cavanaugh 11.4 Miles
La Conner 11.8 Miles
Lyman 11.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Big Lake
(Population 100,000+)
Bellevue 54.8 Miles
Seattle 55.3 Miles
Tacoma 80.1 Miles
Vancouver 192.2 Miles
Portland 200.2 Miles
Spokane 228.5 Miles
Salem 242.3 Miles
Eugene 303.6 Miles
Boise 440.0 Miles
Reno 625.4 Miles
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The listings in Big Lake, Washington and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(3) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(19) Outpatient
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(5) American Sign Language
(13) Teens and Adolescents
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(5) Females
(5) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Spanish Speaking
(4) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Halfway House
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(3) Males
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) General Health Services
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Big Lake, Washington? Are you concerned about a family member in Big Lake, 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 Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Big Lake, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!
An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Big Lake, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Big Lake, WA. 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 Treatment Centers, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.
Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Big Lake, 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 Big Lake, Washington 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 Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Big Lake, 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.
An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Big Lake, WA. 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 Big Lake, 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 Big Lake, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Big Lake - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Big Lake. 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 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 Rehab Facility in Big Lake. 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 Big Lake, Washington Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.
There are no listings in Big Lake, WA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Big Lake, Washington:Compass Health Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Phoenix Recovery Services Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, 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)
| Sea Mar Substance Abuse Services Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| SKAGIT Recovery Center Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, 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, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Phoenix Recovery Services LLC Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Sea Mar Substance Abuse Mount Vernon, WA 2.6 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Pioneer Center North Sedro Woolley, WA 7.4 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Upper Skagit Tribe Sedro Woolley, WA 7.4 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, General Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Follman Agency Burlington, WA 10.5 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| United Northwest Recovery Center Inc Sedro Woolley, WA 11.2 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Swinomish Alcohol Program La Conner, WA 12.2 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
| Swinomish Wellness Program Chemical La Conner, WA 12.4 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
| Dellamas and Associates Anacortes, WA 18.0 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Island Assessment and Counseling Ctr Oak Harbor, WA 18.9 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| NW ESD 189 Program for Success Anacortes, WA 19.9 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Samish Indian Nation Wellness Program Anacortes, WA 19.9 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
| Alpine Recovery Services Inc Arlington, WA 20.0 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
| FOCUS Arlington Arlington, WA 20.0 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Stillaguamish Tribe Arlington, WA 20.0 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Catholic Community Services Northwest Marysville, WA 22.3 miles from Big Lake
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
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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.
In a study at San Francisco General Hospital, 25 percent of seizures were found to be caused by amphetamine use.
The signs and symptoms of Lortab addiction may resemble other addictions. Distinguishing Lortab addiction from other conditions is quite challenging.
In 2008, 58.7 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they had talked at least once in the past year with at least one of their parents about the dangers of drug, tobacco, or alcohol use, which was similar to rates reported in 2007 (59.6 percent) and 2002 (58.1 percent). The prevalence of past month use of illegal drugs or cigarettes among those who reported having had such conversations with their parents (8.6 percent and 8.5 percent, respectively) was lower than that among those who reported having no such conversations (10.0 percent and 9.8 percent, respectively). However, the prevalence of past month use of marijuana or binge alcohol among those who reported having had such conversations with their parents (6.5 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively) was similar to that among those who reported having no such conversations (6.8 percent and 8.9 percent, respectively).
Among young adults 18 to 22 years old, full-time college students were less likely to be current cigarette smokers than their peers who were not enrolled full time in college. Cigarette use in the past month in 2006 was reported by 28.4 percent of full-time college students, less than the rate of 43.5 percent for those not enrolled full time.
When amphetamine is snorted, effects occur within 3 to 5 minutes
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