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Tununak, Alaska Population:

Tununak, Alaska has a population of 325 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Tununak, Alaska:

Caucasian - 10
African American - 0
Hispanic - 0
Other - 315

Tununak, AK. Education Information:

Tununak had a total of 76 high school graduates in 2000.
Tununak, AK. has a total of 5 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 15 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Tununak Family Info Breakdown:

Tununak has a total of 9 single parents with children.
There are also 30 parents who are married with children in Tununak, Alaska.

Tununak, Alaska Housing Breakdown:

Tununak has 61 houses that are owner occupied.
Tununak has 21 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 6 houses are vacant in Tununak, Alaska.
$38,800 is the average value of a house in Tununak, AK.
$375 is the average cost to rent a house in Tununak.

Tununak, Alaska Income Information:

The average income per family is $26,500 in Tununak.


Zip codes in Tununak
99681


Area codes in Tununak
907

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Will Alcohol Abuse Treatment in Tununak Help Me?


A Tununak Alcohol Rehabilitation Center is a vital step needed to recover from alcohol abuse. Not only do Alcohol Rehab Facilities help the individual to stop alcohol use but effective Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Tununak help to repair all aspects of life such as self esteem, values, responsibility, ethics and morals as well as improve functioning with family, workplace, and community. While attending a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility in Tununak recovering alcohol addicts learn about alcohol recovery and relapse while sorting out and working through underlying issues, traumas and transgressions. Attending a Tununak Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center helps the recovering alcohol abuser learn life skills, coping skills make lifestyle changes. In addition, they learn to identify warning signs of relapse and "triggers" in order to avoid relapse.

It is common for those having problems with alcohol abuse to have self-esteem issues and feel powerless over their addiction. Some Alcohol Treatment Programs in Tununak focus on repairing self-esteem and self confidence. Individuals gain a sense of power and regain abilities to be in control of their life and the decisions they make. They are able to refuse unhealthy, addictive behaviors and easily make positive healthy decisions that promote a productive alcohol free lifestyle.

Keep in mind that Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Tununak differ in treatment methods, program lengths, staff qualifications, and credentials, therefore, no single Tununak Alcohol Rehab Center is appropriate for all individuals. Every situation is different and treatment needs vary depending on the severity of the problem. Therefore, it is important to match alcohol abuse treatment services to fit each individual's particular problems and needs. Choosing the correct Alcohol Rehab Facility in Tununak that will address each individual's needs will provide the greatest chances of success and return the individual to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society. If you or someone you care about is caught in the trap of alcohol abuse, then an Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Tununak may be necessary in salvaging their life.




What Types of Rehab are Available for Alcohol Abuse in Tununak?


When searching for an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Tununak it is imperative to select the correct type of Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility in Tununak that will address your specific treatment needs. For most people, alcohol abuse and addiction is largely misunderstood and as a result, people often make improper choices as to which type of Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Tununak they should consider, therefore they often receive inadequate treatment. When alcohol abuse has become a central aspect of life for yourself or your loved one, time is essential. You must quickly educate yourself about the many different types of Alcohol Rehab Facilities available in Tununak.

Most Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Tununak will offer a variety of services but often they will be categorized as a specific treatment type. There are many alcohol treatment types available including, out-patient alcohol treatment, inpatient alcohol treatment, alcohol detox, short term alcohol treatment or long term alcohol treatment.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment in Tununak

There are many outpatient Alcohol Treatment Programs in Tununak. Most consist of some form of education classes, support groups, and or individualized therapy where the alcohol user does not require overnight stay. This is a popular form of treatment because of it's flexibility especially for those who cannot take long periods of time to devote entirely to alcohol abuse treatment. These types of programs can be very useful to those in Tununak who must continue to work or attend school. Programs for outpatient treatment vary depending on the patient’s needs and the facility but they can consist simply of attending an community 12-step group, to a more structured outpatient program typically meeting a couple of times every week for a couple of hours at a time or, intensive out-patient(IOP) which consists of a highly structured group program that meets 3 to 5 days a week for a few hours at a time.

Attending outpatient treatment is different from inpatient treatment in that you are not under constant supervision, you still live at home and requires strict self discipline. For those who fear they may give in to the temptation of alcohol in the early stages of treatment, inpatient residential treatment at a Tununak Alcohol Rehab Center is recommended.

Inpatient Alcohol Treatment in Tununak

Individuals who feel their alcohol abuse has affected their lifestyle such as their family, friends, or work will benefit greatly from inpatient alcohol treatment. This form of treatment provides the recovering alcohol addict with support 24-hours a day. Additionally, removing the individual from their former surroundings helps them to adjust to living an alcohol-free lifestyle. The benefits of inpatient treatment also include the reduced likelihood of the individual using alcohol while in treatment as well as highly structured days.

Inpatient treatment can take place in a variety of locations. Many first think of hospitals or similar accommodations, however, this is not always the case. Inpatient treatment takes place in residential settings as well. In fact, the preferred treatment environment of an inpatient Alcohol Rehab Facility in Tununak would be one that was is restrictive than a hospital, but has close supervision and structured days. Most of these types of SINGULER in Tununak offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting.

Tununak Alcohol Detox

Alcohol Detox in Tununak is where the recovery process begins. Quitting alcohol abuse can initially be very uncomfortable and withdrawal symptoms often occur. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening in some cases so it is important to seek care in a Tununak alcohol detox facility where medical professionals can manage and minimize the symptoms associated with drug or alcohol withdrawal under 24 hour care and supervision.

It is important to note that although alcohol detox plays a valuable role in the alcohol abuse recovery process, it is does NOT constitute a complete recovery. It is recommended that the alcohol abuser attends a Tununak Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center after the initial alcohol detox process is complete.

Short Term Alcohol Treatment in Tununak

Short term Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Tununak consist of inpatient treatment typically lasting 28 - 30 days or less. Short term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detox Centers were originally designed to conform with insurance companies because many insurance carriers only cover a maximum of 28 to 30 days of substance abuse treatment. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict with certainty that exactly "28 days" is the correct amount of time to recover from an alcohol abuse problem. In fact, in most cases this is not enough time for a successful lasting recovery.

Short term Alcoholism Treatment Facilities in Tununak can be beneficial for those who have only been abusing alcohol for a short amount of time and the degree of alcohol abuse is relatively low. Short term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Tununak provide the alcohol abuser the opportunity to get away from their drinking patterns and for a short amount of time and focus on medical stabilization, abstinence, and lifestyle changes.

Long Term Alcohol Treatment in Tununak

Long term alcohol treatment, otherwise known as long term “Residential” alcohol treatment generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months in a residential, non-hospital setting. Long term Alcohol Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Tununak use the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term Alcohol Rehabilitation and Alcohol Detox Facilities in Tununak focus on developing personal accountability and responsibility and ethical productive lives. Long term Alcoholism Treatment and Alcohol Detoxification Facilities in Tununak are highly structured with activities designed to help residents examine harmful beliefs, self-concepts, and patterns of behavior and to adopt new life skills, coping skills and constructive ways to interact with others.




What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Tununak?


Attending an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Tununak can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Tununak Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility is often alcohol detoxification (withdrawal). Alcohol withdrawal is when a person with an alcohol abuse problem stops drinking alcohol. Alcohol withdrawal can last a few days and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. These symptoms will be reduced effectively by attending an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Tununak. Some Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Tununak will offer an on-site alcohol detox while others may have you attend an off-site medical detox center and then have you return to complete the Tununak Alcohol Rehab Center once the detoxification process is complete. Either way, the person in recovery must withdrawal from the alcohol which is safer and more comfortable when done as part of a Tununak Alcohol Rehab Facility.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Tununak. Others find that their difficulty arises in therapy where they must confront their misguided beliefs and addictive behaviors. Often times, the recovering alcohol abuser will tend to unknowingly focus on present time problems going on with family, friends, loved ones, and issues at home. This is usually an attempt to avoid confronting their own problems by focusing on outside distractions. It is important for family and loved ones to avoid involving the addict with issues at home or anything other than their treatment plan. The addict must keep focused on himself and confront his own issues and his case points that need addressed.

Alcohol rehab is not easy! It is not easy confronting one's addiction, problems, issues, traumas, and transgressions, but is is something that must be done and with hard work and dedication, and the end result is well worth any struggles the recovering individual may have had while attending the Tununak Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center in Tununak will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center in Tununak, he should feel that he can be a valuable and productive member of society again. It is important for the recovered individual to understand that it is their responsibility to remain sober and that if there is a relapse then that does not mean that they give in completely. Successful Alcohol Rehab and Alcohol Detoxification Centers in Tununak believe that the ability to accomplish a complete recovery from alcohol abuse must be based on the belief that an individual is not powerless, and in fact, must take responsibility for his or her own actions.








Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center located at 324 Radio Street Bethel, AK 99559
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, Men, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, American Indian / Alaskan Native Languages, and Foreign Languages other than Spanish. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 543-6735.



Maniilaq Recovery Center
Maniilaq Recovery Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 733 2nd Avenue Kotzebue, AK 99752
Maniilaq Recovery Center specializes in Teens, DUI / DWI, and American Indian / Alaskan Native Languages. Maniilaq Recovery Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Maniilaq Recovery Center is a Alcohol Rehab Center that can be contacted at (907) 442-7645.



Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office
Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office is a Alcohol Rehab Facility located at 2925 DeBarr Road Anchorage, AK 99508
Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office specializes in Hearing Impaired. Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Alaska VA Healthcare Sys Reg Office is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (907) 257-4854.



ASAP Counseling Center
ASAP Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 600 Richardson Drive Fort Richardson, AK 99505
ASAP Counseling Center specializes in DUI / DWI. ASAP Counseling Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Day Treatment Services. ASAP Counseling Center accepts these payment options : Military Insurance, and Pay Assistance. ASAP Counseling Center is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (907) 384-7468.



Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc
Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 122 1st Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99701
Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc specializes in Teens, Residential Beds for Adolescents, and American Indian / Alaskan Native Languages. Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Tanana Chiefs Conference Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 452-8251x3144.



Avenues
Avenues is a Alcohol Treatment Center located at 406 Alaska Avenue Wrangell, AK 99929
Avenues specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. Avenues provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Avenues accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Avenues is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 874-3338.



Volunteers of America of Alaska
Volunteers of America of Alaska is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center located at 7958 Stewart Mountain Drive Eagle River, AK 99577
Volunteers of America of Alaska specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Residential Beds for Adolescents. Volunteers of America of Alaska provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Volunteers of America of Alaska accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Volunteers of America of Alaska is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility that can be contacted at (907) 694-3336.



Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions
Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at 307 East 2nd Street Nenana, AK 99760
Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that can be contacted at (907) 832-5557.



Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc
Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 115 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615
Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, AIDS and HIV, Gay / Lesbian, Senior / Over 50, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, Hearing Impaired, American Indian / Alaskan Native Languages, Spanish, and Foreign Languages other than Spanish. Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Kodiak Council on Alcoholism Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Center that can be contacted at (907) 486-3535.



Fort Wainwright Community Counseling
Fort Wainwright Community Counseling is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1060 Gaffney Road Suite 6600 Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Fort Wainwright Community Counseling specializes in Teens. Fort Wainwright Community Counseling provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Detox. Fort Wainwright Community Counseling is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (907) 353-9872.



Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse
Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 3 MDOS/SGOH Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse accepts these payment options : Military Insurance. Elmendorf AFB Alcohol Drug Abuse is a Alcohol Treatment Program that can be contacted at (907) 580-4952.



Akeela Inc
Akeela Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center located at 2804 Bering Street Anchorage, AK 99503
Akeela Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Akeela Inc accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Akeela Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 562-4409.



Aleutian Counseling Center
Aleutian Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program located at 34 Lavelle Court Unalaska, AK 99685
Aleutian Counseling Center specializes in Teens, DUI / DWI, and Spanish. Aleutian Counseling Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Aleutian Counseling Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Aleutian Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (907) 581-2742.



Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 324 Radio Street Bethel, AK 99559
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, Men, DUI / DWI, Criminal Justice Clients, American Indian / Alaskan Native Languages, and Foreign Languages other than Spanish. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (907) 543-6735.



Upper Tanana Alcohol Program
Upper Tanana Alcohol Program is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 204 East Chena Way Tok, AK 99780
Upper Tanana Alcohol Program specializes in Teens, Residential Beds for Adolescents, and DUI / DWI. Upper Tanana Alcohol Program provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Upper Tanana Alcohol Program is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (907) 883-5185.



Ralph Perdue Center
Ralph Perdue Center is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 3100 South Cushman Street Fairbanks, AK 99701
Ralph Perdue Center specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Ralph Perdue Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Ralph Perdue Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Ralph Perdue Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 452-6251x211.



Valdez Counseling Center
Valdez Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 337 Egan Drive Valdez, AK 99686
Valdez Counseling Center specializes in Teens. Valdez Counseling Center provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Valdez Counseling Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Valdez Counseling Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (907) 835-2838.



Copper River Native Association
Copper River Native Association is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Center located at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Serv Copper Center, AK 99573
Copper River Native Association specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, DUI / DWI, and Criminal Justice Clients. Copper River Native Association provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Copper River Native Association accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Copper River Native Association is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (907) 822-5241.



Juneau Recovery Hospital
Juneau Recovery Hospital is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 3250 Hospital Drive Juneau, AK 99801
Juneau Recovery Hospital specializes in Hearing Impaired. Juneau Recovery Hospital provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Detox, Day Treatment Services, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Juneau Recovery Hospital accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Juneau Recovery Hospital is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (907) 796-8690.



Central Peninsula General Hospital
Central Peninsula General Hospital is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 250 Hospital Place Soldotna, AK 99669
Central Peninsula General Hospital provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, Residential Long Term Treatment, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Central Peninsula General Hospital accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Central Peninsula General Hospital is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (907) 714-4520.



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