Upton, Wyoming

Upton, Wyoming, in Weston county, is 69 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 302 miles N of Denver, Colorado. There are 872 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Upton

In Upton, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Upton, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upton had a median family income of $39,091.

Political Inclinations

Upton folks tended to give their money ($760) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Upton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Upton that were owner-occupied was 81%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Upton has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Upton, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Upton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Upton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Upton Affordability of Property Taxes


The listings in Upton, Wyoming and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Upton, Wyoming? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Upton 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 a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Upton that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Upton 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 Upton are Outpatient Rehabs, Long-term Drug Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Inpatient Rehab Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

There are no listings in Upton, WY. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Upton, Wyoming:

Gillette VA Outpatient Clinic Gillette, WY 39.2 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Personal Frontiers Inc Gillette, WY 40.7 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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, Gay and Lesbian, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Gillette, WY 42.8 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Youth Emergency Services Inc Gillette, WY 42.8 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Northern Hills Alcohol Drug Services Spearfish, SD 58.0 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Timberline Treatment Center Spearfish, SD 58.0 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Youth and Family Servs Counseling Ctr Rapid City, SD 72.2 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Northern Hills Black Hawk, SD 72.4 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Solutions for Life Douglas, WY 72.6 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment 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, 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)
Northern Hills Alcohol and Drug Servs Sturgis, SD 73.7 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Behavior Management Systems Rapid City, SD 76.5 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Horse Play Productions Healing Center Rapid City, SD 76.5 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rapid City CBOC Rapid City, SD 76.5 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Wellsprings Inc Rapid City, SD 76.5 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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)
Youth and Family Services Inc Rapid City, SD 76.5 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
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, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Dakota Veterans Home Hot Springs, SD 79.1 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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)
Southern Hills Alcohol Drug Ref Center Hot Springs, SD 79.1 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
City County Alcohol and Drug Programs Rapid City, SD 79.1 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Full Circle Rapid City, SD 79.1 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Roads Inc Rapid City, SD 79.1 miles from Upton
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

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

A majority of underage current drinkers in 2008 reported that their last use of alcohol in the past month occurred either in someone else's home (56.2 percent) or their own home (29.6 percent). Underage boys were more likely than girls to have been at a concert or sports game on their last drinking occasion (2.5 vs. 1.1 percent), whereas girls were more likely than boys to have been in a restaurant, bar, or club on their last drinking occasion (10.3 vs. 7.0 percent).

Psychotherapeutics include the nonmedical use of any prescription type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives. Over the counter substances are not included. In 2006, there were 2.6 million persons aged 12 or older who used psychotherapeutics nonmedically for the first time within the past year. The numbers of new users of specific psychotherapeutics in 2006 were 2.2 million for pain relievers, 1.1 million for tranquilizers, 845,000 for stimulants, and 267,000 for sedatives. There was a significant increase in the number of past year initiates of stimulants from 2005 (647,000) to 2006, but there were no significant changes in the estimates for the remaining psychotherapeutics.

In the 17th century, many people in Europe were treated for a variety of health problems with opium. In 1729, opium smoking was made illegal in China and soon the importation of opium was banned. This ban upset the British who were in charge of trading this valuable product. Opium was still smuggled into China and this caused the "Opium Wars" (1839-1842 and 1856-1860) between the British and the Chinese.

The reason that Xanax addiction has become so prominent is because it is commonly being prescribed to treat long term chronic conditions; this course of treatment virtually guarantees that the patient will become medicinally addicted and physically dependent.

The faster the absorption of cocaine, the more intense the high. The high from snorting may last 15 to 30 minutes, while that from smoking may last 5 to 10 minutes.

Among adults aged 26 or older, 5.9 percent were current illegal drug users in 2008. In this age group, 4.2 percent used marijuana, and 1.9 percent used prescription-type drugs nonmedically. Less than 1 percent used cocaine (0.7 percent), hallucinogens (0.1 percent), heroin (0.1 percent), and inhalants (0.1 percent). The only significant change between 2007 and 2008 in the rates of past month use among adults in this age group involved crack, which decreased from 0.3 to 0.2 percent. In addition, the rates of past year nonmedical use declined for psychotherapeutic drugs overall (from 4.9 percent in 2007 to 4.4 percent in 2008), sedatives (from 0.3 to 0.2 percent), and methamphetamine (from 0.4 to 0.3 percent). However, increases occurred in lifetime use of hallucinogens (from 14.2 percent in 2007 to 15.2 percent in 2008) and lifetime nonmedical use of pain relievers (from 11.8 to 12.7 percent).


The following survey was completed by residents of Upton, Wyoming as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Upton, Wyoming. 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 Upton, Wyoming.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
12%
7%
Marijuana use in Upton, Wyoming.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
82%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Upton, Wyoming.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
8%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
79%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
-9%
70%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Upton, Wyoming?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
5%
7%
1%
0%
4%
0%
61%
12%
1%
9%
Most common first drug experience in Upton, Wyoming?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
5%
3%
2%
11%
3%
6%
6%
28%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Upton, Wyoming schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Upton, Wyoming under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
93%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Upton, Wyoming under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
84%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Upton, Wyoming?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
3%
2%
6%
3%
2%
12%
3%
6%
5%
34%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
13%
60%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
72%
28%
Surveys updated monthly.

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