Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 10 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 28,456 people people live in Oak Creek.

The People and Families of Oak Creek

In Oak Creek, about 59% of adults are married.

Oak Creek is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Creek had a median family income of $63,381. Overall, families in Oak Creek are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Oak Creek does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,090) in Oak Creek than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Oak Creek Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Creek, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Oak Creek is higher than that of most other communities in Wisconsin.

Commuting

In Oak Creek, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Oak Creek28,456$63,381
Cudahy18,429$49,082
Franklin29,494$75,532
Greendale14,405$65,071
Greenfield35,476$56,272
South Milwaukee21,256$54,474
St Francis8,662$49,896

High Points

Oak Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Oak Creek Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oak Creek Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oak Creek Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oak Creek Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oak Creek Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Oak Creek Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oak Creek Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Oak Creek People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Oak Creek College Educated Adults


The listings in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Oak Creek 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 Rehabilitation Center in Oak Creek that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery, Long-term Addiction Treatment Programs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Facilities, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Oak Creek. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 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, a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Oak Creek 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Oak Creek, WI. 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 Oak Creek, WI., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Oak Creek 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 Facility in Oak Creek, WI., 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Oak Creek, WI. 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Oak Creek. 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 Oak Creek, Wisconsin Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 1 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. We have also provided 19 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Oak Creek:

Aro Counseling Centers Inc Oak Creek, WI
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Milwaukee Health Service Systems II Milwaukee, WI 6.5 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Cedar Creek Family Counseling Centers Hales Corners, WI 8.5 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cedar Creek Family Counseling Inc Hales Corners, WI 8.5 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Multi Cultural Counseling Services II Milwaukee, WI 9.6 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Wheaton Franciscan Health All Saints Racine, WI 10.6 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Genesis Behavioral Services Inc Milwaukee, WI 10.9 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Genesis Detoxification Center Milwaukee, WI 10.9 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Ravenswood Clinic Milwaukee, WI 11.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Dennis C Hill Harm Reduction Center Milwaukee, WI 12.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Milwaukee Womens Center Milwaukee, WI 12.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Access to Recovery
Multi Cultural Counseling Services Milwaukee, WI 12.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Teen Challenge Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI 12.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Wisconsin Community Services Inc Milwaukee, WI 12.2 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
All Saints Behavioral Health Services Racine, WI 12.8 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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)
Quality Addiction Management (QAM) Racine, WI 12.8 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Racine Psychological Services Inc Racine, WI 12.8 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Covenant Milwaukee, WI 13.6 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Meta House Inc Milwaukee, WI 13.9 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital Milwaukee, WI 14.3 miles from Oak Creek
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

Among persons aged 12 or older in 2001, the rate of alcohol or illegal drug treatment during the 12 months prior to the interview was highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives (4.4 percent) and persons reporting more than one race (3.1 percent) and lowest among Asians (0.4 percent).

As of 2009, lifetime Ecstasy use increased significantly among individuals aged 12 years or older, from 4.3 percent (10.2 million) in 2002 to 5.7 percent (14.2 million) in 2009

Before taking Ativan, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

It may be helpful to talk to a substance abuse counselor about receiving prescription drug recovery treatment. Some treatment professionals specialize in prescription drug abuse, however every counselor at a quality drug rehab should be able to offer you help concerning an addiction. Counseling can either be done in a group setting or one on one, individually.

Heavy alcohol use and illegal drug abuse has been reported to be highest among construction and food service workers. Also, surveys have indicated that auto mechanics, laborers, and light-truck drivers are among several populations that are much more susceptible to alcohol abuse.

A common symptom of long-term meth abuse is the chronic sensation of insects crawling on the skin; the term for this condition is known as "fornication".


The following survey was completed by residents of Oak Creek, Wisconsin as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. 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 Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
93%
1%
6%
Marijuana use in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
4%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
95%
3%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
9%
57%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
3%
6%
3%
2%
2%
2%
64%
14%
3%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
6%
3%
7%
2%
4%
14%
5%
11%
4%
14%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Oak Creek, Wisconsin schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
85%
13%
Have you ever gone to school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
2%
3%
4%
3%
3%
11%
5%
9%
8%
27%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
17%
51%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
67%
33%
Surveys updated monthly.

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