Renton, Washington

Renton, Washington, in King county, is 10 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city is in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett area. There are 50,052 residents in Renton.

The People and Families of Renton

In Renton, about 45% of adults are married. In Renton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Renton than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Renton had a median family income of $55,747. People say that Renton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Renton folks tended to give their money ($21,165) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Renton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Renton that were owner-occupied was 50%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Renton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Renton, 88% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Renton50,052$55,747
Burien31,881$53,814
Kent79,524$52,274
Mercer Island22,036$110,830
Newcastle7,737$91,381
Seatac25,496$47,630
Tukwila17,181$42,442

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%Renton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Renton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Renton Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Renton Well-Paid Single Women


The listings in Renton, Washington and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or a loved one living in Renton has a drug or alcohol addiction problem, you may be overwhelmed and not know where to turn; but our mission is to support you and to let you know that you do not have to face this situation alone. We care about you and your loved ones in Renton, Washington; the good news is that you have identified that there is a drug or alcohol abuse problem, and are now looking for a positive solution. We will help you to assess the seriousness of your drug or alcohol abuse problem and to locate the Renton Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program that will best be suited to your individual needs.

The different types of drug treatment in Renton, WA. can include holistic drug and alcohol rehabilitation, Short-term Treatment Facilities, Long-term Rehab Centers, Outpatient Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, and sober living just to name a few. The type of Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program that is needed will depend upon the degree of dependence, the individual's social situation, and the kind of substance which they have become addicted to.

The ultimate goal of all Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers should be to enable the individual from Renton, Washington to achieve lasting abstinence. Much research has indicated that in order for drug and alcohol addiction treatment to be effective, it must teach the individual how to change to their compulsive behaviors in order to remove the addiction and to be able to avoid a possible relapse. Overall, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities need to address both the physical and psychological dependency of an addiction; the behavioral and social symptoms also need to be adequately addressed before an individual from Renton can have the tools that they will need to help sustain that recovery for the remainder of his or her life.

Drug detox is the first step in the Renton, WA. rehabilitation treatment process toward recovery from a drug and alcohol addiction. The main goal in this component of the Renton Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility is to rid the body of toxins that accumulate over the course of a long term drug or alcohol addiction. It is very common to see individuals from Renton, WA. in drug detox that has combined different drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or pain pills with alcohol.

When an individual from Renton has sustained the use of any of these various kinds of drugs, it causes adaptations within their body that lessen the drug's original effects over time; this is a phenomenon that is known as drug tolerance. At this point, the individual from Renton, Washington has developed a physical dependency on the substance and withdrawal symptoms will be experienced upon discontinuation. The reason that it is imperative that an individual from Renton have professional supervision during the detox process is because the staff at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility can help to make this process much easier by administering elements of treatment that can help to alleviate some of the painful withdrawal symptoms.

Once the early stages of withdrawal have passed, an individual from Renton will then be able to begin a directed, Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center that will begin to address aspects of the psychological dependency by teaching behavioral skills that will help them to function without the use of alcohol or drugs. This component in drug recovery treatment will usually involve some type of individual or group counseling. There may also be occupational and behavioral therapies that are utilized as components of treatment in order to help to teach the individual from Renton, WA. life and social skills that may have been lost while they were under the influence of addiction.

Before an addict is finally willing to surrender to the Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility process, they may have already made repeated promises to their loved ones in Renton who have been experiencing the negative effects from the individual's drug or alcohol abuse; because of the way that these substances chemically alter the person's brain, these empty promises cannot be fulfilled. If loved ones in Renton, Washington continue to believe these empty promises, it could possible mean that the addicted person will then have time to overdose on drugs or have a serious car accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

In an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center, the individual from Renton will become educated about the ways that drugs and alcohol affect the various functions of the brain; they will learn that it was these physiological changes that made it almost impossible for them to stop using on their own, and not personal integrity. As an individual from Renton, WA. learns more about how to deal with drug triggers and as they master to the tools that they will need to use in order to stay sober when they return home to Renton, they will become confident in their ability to do so.

Getting Help

Because we will hold your hand and guide you through this process, getting help is easy - just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can speak to a registered addiction specialist or just fill out the Renton, Washington Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and we will contact you at the soonest available opportunity.

There are 10 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Renton, Washington. We have also provided 10 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Renton:

CRC Renton Clinic Renton, WA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Creative Change Counseling Center Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
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, Private health insurance
La Esperanza HCS Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lakeside Milam Recovery Centers Inc Renton, WA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Northwest Recovery Centers LLC Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Programa SER Renton Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Renton Area Youth and Family Services Renton, WA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Vital Changes Treatment Inc Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
WCHS Inc Renton Clinic Renton, WA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Western Washington Alcohol and Drug Renton, WA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Armstrong Alcohol and Drug Recovery Tukwila, WA 4.5 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Highline Addiction Recovery Center Tukwila, WA 4.5 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hope Recovery Services Kent, WA 6.8 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Co-occurring Residential Program Kent, WA 7.0 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Confidential Treatment Options Bellevue, WA 8.6 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Rational Treatment Services Bellevue, WA 8.6 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
United Treatment and Therapy Bellevue, WA 8.6 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
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: Self payment, Private health insurance
Praxis Inc Seattle, WA 8.7 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Youth Eastside Services (YES) Bellevue, WA 9.0 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
2nd Chance Recovery Center of Burien, WA 9.0 miles from Renton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance

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

Based on 2004-2005 combined data, among persons who needed but did not receive illegal drug or alcohol use treatment, felt they needed treatment, and made an effort to receive treatment, the four most often reported reasons for not receiving treatment were (a) cost or insurance barriers (44.4 percent), (b) other access barriers (21.2 percent), (c) not ready to stop using (21.1 percent), and (d) stigma (18.5 percent).

Chronic abuse of solvents through "huffing" can cause severe, long-term damage to the major organs of the body including the brain, the liver and the kidneys.

Methadone can be prescribed by a doctor for pain relief, but it can only be described for addiction treatment by physicians working in unison with methadone clinics.

Of the 20.8 million people in 2008 who were classified as needing substance use treatment but did not receive treatment at a specialty facility in the past year, 1.0 million persons (4.8 percent) reported that they felt they needed treatment for their illegal drug or alcohol use problem. Of these 1.0 million persons who felt they needed treatment, 233,000 (23.3 percent) reported that they made an effort to get treatment, and 766,000 (76.7 percent) reported making no effort to get treatment.

Many prescription pills can appear to be identical looking, but depending on the drug and the dosage, the effects can vary greatly from mild to lethal.

Among pregnant women aged 15 to 44 years, 3.9 percent reported using illegal drugs in the past month based on combined 2004 and 2005 NSDUH data. This rate was significantly lower than the rate among women aged 15 to 44 who were not pregnant (9.9 percent). The 2002 2003 combined rate of current illegal drug use among pregnant women (4.3 percent) was not significantly different from the 2004 2005 combined rate.


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 Renton:

10 De Marzo
916 S Second Street
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 8:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

A New Purpose Group
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1024 Monroe Ne
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

A Vision For You
Lake Desire Country Club
18118 172nd Ave Se
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Cascade Group
United Christ Church
116th Se Near Puget Dr
Renton, Washington 98055

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Courage To Change South
Calvary Baptist Church
1032 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Doctor's Choice
Group Health
275 Bronson Way Ne
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Drydock Monday Lunch
Green Fresh Market
575 Rainier Ave N
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 11:30 AM

Eagle Ridge Group
New Horizon School
1111 S Carr Rd
Renton, Washington 98055

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Fairwood Group
Methodist Church
15255 Se Fairwood Blvd
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Fireside Women
Calvary Baptist Church
1032 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM

Keep It Simple
Recovery Cafe
1000 Sw 7th
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Maple Valley Men
Alliance Church
19320 Se 240th St
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:30 PM

Maple Valley Sat Am Bkfst
Gloria's Rest.
Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM

May Valley
Cwa Union Hall
Hwy 900&164th
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:00 AM

Renton Highlands Aa
Renton Methodist Church
2201 Ne 4th
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM
Friday, 7:30 PM

Renton Highlands Big Book
Highlands Community Church
3031 Ne 10th St
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Renton Highlands Women
Renton Methodist Church
2201 Ne 4th
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Renton Southend Women
Renton Methodist Church
2201 Ne 4th
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 5:15 PM

Renton Tuesday Night Group
99 Wells Ave N
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Sound Sobriety
Ihop
610 Rainier Ave S
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

South Side Breakfast
Green Fresh Market
575 Rainier Ave N
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 AM

Take It Or Leave It
Lake Desire Club House
18354 W Lake Desire Dr Se
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

The Whisky Rose Group
Highlands Community Church
3031 Ne 10th St
Renton, Washington 98056

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Tukwila Early Birds
Ihop
610 Rainier Ave S
Renton, Washington 98057

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 6:30 AM
Tuesday, 6:30 AM
Thursday, 6:30 AM
Monday, 6:30 AM
Friday, 6:30 AM

Wednesday Night Of Your Life
Precinct 3
231st St & Maple Valley Hwy
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Woodinville Women
Woddinville Community United Church
17110 140th Ave Ne
Renton, Washington 98058

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Renton, Washington as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Renton, Washington. 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 Renton, Washington.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
1%
4%
Marijuana use in Renton, Washington.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
75%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Renton, Washington.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
11%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
87%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
26%
49%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Renton, Washington?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
9%
15%
2%
1%
2%
0%
69%
0%
2%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Renton, Washington?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
3%
3%
2%
5%
11%
2%
7%
6%
26%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Renton, Washington schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Renton, Washington under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
81%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Renton, Washington under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Renton, Washington?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
7%
3%
5%
12%
3%
8%
7%
15%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
27%
42%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
93%
7%
Surveys updated monthly.

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