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Mount Pleasant, Iowa Population:

Mount Pleasant, Iowa has a population of 8,751 as of 2000.

Population Breakdown in Mount Pleasant, Iowa:

Caucasian - 7,837
African American - 275
Hispanic - 157
Other - 482

Mount Pleasant, IA. Education Information:

Mount Pleasant had a total of 2,192 high school graduates in 2000.
Mount Pleasant, IA. has a total of 1,030 college graduates with a bachelor's degree
or higher and 1,565 people with some college education. (Includes
Associates Degree)

Mount Pleasant Family Info Breakdown:

Mount Pleasant has a total of 269 single parents with children.
There are also 711 parents who are married with children in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa Housing Breakdown:

Mount Pleasant has 2,045 houses that are owner occupied.
Mount Pleasant has 1,074 houses that are renter-occupied.
Around 223 houses are vacant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
$81,700 is the average value of a house in Mount Pleasant, IA.
$412 is the average cost to rent a house in Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa Income Information:

The average income per family is $46,000 in Mount Pleasant.


Zip codes in Mount Pleasant
52641


Area codes in Mount Pleasant
319

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Why would I Need Alcohol Detox in Mount Pleasant?


When heavy or frequent drinkers suddenly decide to quit "cold turkey" they will experience some physical withdrawal symptoms -- which can range from the mildly annoying to severe and even life-threatening. For this reason, an alcohol detox in Mount Pleasant is often necessary.

An alcohol detox center in Mount Pleasant would be the first step of recovery from alcohol abuse. Alcohol detox centers in Mount Pleasant are designed to safely manage physical withdrawal symptoms while coming of alcohol as well as assist with psychological and emotional discomforts of coming off alcohol. Alcohol detox should be done under the care of a licensed medical facility in Mount Pleasant. Attempting to detox from alcohol without proper professional help is extremely dangerous. It can result in serious physical, psychological, and emotional consequences which can include death.

It is important to note that Mount Pleasant alcohol detox is only the initial step in the alcohol abuse recovery process. Alcohol detox programs only provide physical and emotional stabilization while going through alcohol withdrawal and therefore, alcohol detox in Mount Pleasant should not be viewed as full rehabilitation. Mount Pleasant Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers will append efforts to maintain the gains made in alcohol detox, while working towards establishing a firm ground upon which future long-term recovery is to be built.

Research has shown that the vast majority of people in Mount Pleasant that complete alcohol detox, but fail to continue treatment in a Mount Pleasant residential Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center, end up in relapse. Alcohol detox is a vital component in the recovery process, but lasting recovery in Mount Pleasant is generally achieved through a structured Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that addresses the root of the addiction and not just its physical effects.




How Long Should I Stay in an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Mount Pleasant?


There is no "magic number" as to how long is best when it comes to the length of alcohol abuse rehabilitation. There are many factors to think about when considering how long your Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center in Mount Pleasant should be. These factors include the length of alcohol abuse history, your history of prior alcohol treatment, your budget for rehab, and how many if any relapses you may have had, and the severity of underlying issues or trauma's in your life. There is no way to determine exactly how long it will take you to fully recover from alcohol abuse. A good way of looking at the duration of alcohol treatment is that recovery from alcohol takes as long as it takes. This of course varies wildly from person to person in Mount Pleasant.

Scientific research and statistics have determined that longer term residential Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers consisting of 90 days or longer provide the greatest potential for success. Many in-patient Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Mount Pleasant are typically 28 or 30 days in length. Most 28 or 30 day Alcohol Rehab Centers in Mount Pleasant 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 drug or alcohol addiction. In fact, in most cases this is not enough time for a successful lasting recovery.

When trying to determine the correct length of stay at an Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Mount Pleasant, It is always best to seek help from an addiction professional who can assess the overall situation and be able to suggest the correct treatment type and length based on their knowledge and experience. Let's face it, alcohol abuse and addiction, to a vast majority of people is largely misunderstood and as a result, people often make improper choices as to which type of Alcoholism Treatment Program in Mount Pleasant they should consider, therefore they often receive inadequate treatment.




What should I expect during alcohol rehab in Mount Pleasant?


Attending an Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Mount Pleasant can be different for each person, however, there are some similarities that can be expected. The first step of a Mount Pleasant Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center 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 Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Mount Pleasant. Some Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Alcoholism Treatment Program 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 Mount Pleasant Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility.

For some, the initial alcohol detox process is the hardest part of attending an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant Alcohol Treatment Facility. There is no better feeling in the world than to overcome tradgedy. The right Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility in Mount Pleasant will keep the recovering alcohol abuser winning, gaining, succeeding, and continually feeling better about themselves.

Once one has completed an Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center in Mount Pleasant, 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 Facilities in Mount Pleasant 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.








Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of - MAP
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 122 North Main Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of specializes in Teens, Spanish, and Foreign Languages other than Spanish. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (319) 385-2216.



Mental Health Institute - MAP
Mental Health Institute is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 1200 East Washington Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
Mental Health Institute specializes in AIDS and HIV, Pregnant Women, Women, Men, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. Mental Health Institute provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Mental Health Institute accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Mental Health Institute is a Alcoholism Treatment Program that can be contacted at (319) 385-7231x2211.



Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 312 East Alta Vista Avenue Ottumwa, IA 52501
Ottumwa Regional Health Center specializes in Teens, and Hearing Impaired. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Day Treatment Services, and Residential Short Term Treatment. Ottumwa Regional Health Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (641) 684-3170.



Unity Healthcare Health System
Unity Healthcare Health System is a Alcohol Treatment Facility located at 1605 Cedar Street Muscatine, IA 52761
Unity Healthcare Health System specializes in Teens. Unity Healthcare Health System provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Unity Healthcare Health System accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Unity Healthcare Health System is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (563) 264-9409.



Great River Medical Center
Great River Medical Center is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 1221 South Gear Avenue West Burlington, IA 52655
Great River Medical Center specializes in DUI / DWI. Great River Medical Center provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Great River Medical Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Great River Medical Center is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (319) 768-3725.



Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246
Veterans Affairs Medical Center provides these types of treament : General Medical Services, Detox, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Veterans Affairs Medical Center accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (319) 339-7013.



SIEDA Substance Abuse Services
SIEDA Substance Abuse Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 406 Dodge Street Keosauqua, IA 52565
SIEDA Substance Abuse Services specializes in Teens, and DUI / DWI. SIEDA Substance Abuse Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. SIEDA Substance Abuse Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. SIEDA Substance Abuse Services is a Alcoholism Treatment Center that can be contacted at (319) 293-3413.



Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 1340 Mount Pleasant Street Burlington, IA 52601
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of specializes in Teens, DUI / DWI, and Criminal Justice Clients. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of is a Alcohol Rehab Program that can be contacted at (319) 753-6567.



Substance Abuse Services Center Inc
Substance Abuse Services Center Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Facility located at 135 West 17th Street Dubuque, IA 52001
Substance Abuse Services Center Inc specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, and Men. Substance Abuse Services Center Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Substance Abuse Services Center Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Substance Abuse Services Center Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Center that can be contacted at (563) 589-0570.



Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC
Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Center located at 2603 Rainbow Drive Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, and Methadone Detox. Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC accepts these payment options : Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Murphys Rainbow Clinic LLC is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (319) 277-5808.



Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse
Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 430 Southgate Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240
Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, Men, Hearing Impaired, and Spanish. Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Halfway Housing, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Mid Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (319) 351-4357.



Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital
Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 1030 5th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Saint Lukes Methodist Hospital is a Alcohol Rehab Program and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (319) 363-4429.



New Directions Inc
New Directions Inc is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 2727 South 19th Street Clinton, IA 52732
New Directions Inc specializes in Women, Residential Beds for Adolescents, Criminal Justice Clients, and Hearing Impaired. New Directions Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, and Halfway Housing. New Directions Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. New Directions Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that can be contacted at (563) 242-2042.



Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 4014 Kingman Boulevard Des Moines, IA 50311
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc specializes in Women. Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Halfway Housing, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (515) 255-3373.



Community and Family Resources
Community and Family Resources is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 125 South 3rd Street Ames, IA 50010
Community and Family Resources provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Community and Family Resources accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Community and Family Resources is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (515) 232-3206.



Lucas County Health Center
Lucas County Health Center is a Alcohol Program Alcoholism Center located at 1200 North 7th Street Chariton, IA 50049
Lucas County Health Center specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. Lucas County Health Center provides these types of treament : General Medical Services, Detox, and Hospital / Medical Inpatient. Lucas County Health Center accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. Lucas County Health Center is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (641) 774-3370.



Center for Alcohol and Drug Services
Center for Alcohol and Drug Services is a Alcohol Treatment Center located at 12160 Utah Avenue Davenport, IA 52804
Center for Alcohol and Drug Services specializes in Women, Men, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Center for Alcohol and Drug Services provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services, Detox, Halfway Housing, Day Treatment Services, Residential Short Term Treatment, and Residential Long Term Treatment. Center for Alcohol and Drug Services accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Center for Alcohol and Drug Services is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detox Facility that can be contacted at (563) 326-1150.



University of IA Hospitals and Clinics
University of IA Hospitals and Clinics is a Alcohol Rehab Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility located at 200 Hawkins Drive Iowa City, IA 52242
University of IA Hospitals and Clinics specializes in Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, and Hearing Impaired. University of IA Hospitals and Clinics provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and Day Treatment Services. University of IA Hospitals and Clinics accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, and Self Pay. University of IA Hospitals and Clinics is a Alcohol Rehab Center and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be contacted at (319) 384-8765.



Pathways Behavioral Services Inc
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility located at 951 North Linn Avenue New Hampton, IA 50659
Pathways Behavioral Services Inc specializes in Teens, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Pathways Behavioral Services Inc provides these types of treament : Substance Abuse Services. Pathways Behavioral Services Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, and Sliding Scale Fees. Pathways Behavioral Services Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center that can be contacted at (641) 394-3172.



Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 306 North 3rd Avenue East Newton, IA 50208
Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc specializes in Teens, Co-Occuring Mental Disorders and Substance Abuse, Women, DUI / DWI, and Hearing Impaired. Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc provides these types of treament : Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc accepts these payment options : Medicaid Insurance, Medicare Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Self Pay, Sliding Scale Fees, and Pay Assistance. Capstone Behavioral Healthcare Inc is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be contacted at (641) 792-4012.



Local Treatment Facilities and Counseling Centers in Mount Pleasant, Iowa Specializing in Alcohol Abuse and Rehabilitation.

Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services - MAP
Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 122 North Main Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services is a Alcohol Treatment Facility and Alcohol Detox Center that can be reached at (319)385-2216.



Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of Southeast Iowa - MAP
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of Southeast Iowa is a Alcoholism Treatment Program and Alcohol Detoxification Center located at 122 North Main Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
Alcohol and Drug Dependency Servs of Southeast Iowa is a Alcoholism Treatment Program that can be reached at (319) 385-2216.



Henry County Health Center - Rehabilitation Services - MAP
Henry County Health Center - Rehabilitation Services is a Alcohol Treatment Program and Alcohol Detox Facility located at 407 South White Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
Henry County Health Center - Rehabilitation Services is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and Alcohol Detox Center that can be reached at (319)385-6102.



Vocational Rehabilitation - MAP
Vocational Rehabilitation is a Alcohol Treatment Facility located at 1200 East Washington Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
Vocational Rehabilitation is a Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and Alcohol Detoxification Facility that can be reached at (319)385-9238.



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Nearby Cities

Westwood is 4.03 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Rome is 6.97 Miles from Mount Pleasant
New London is 8.35 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Salem is 8.67 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Mount Union is 10.44 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Lockridge is 10.63 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Olds is 11.50 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Hillsboro is 12.39 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Winfield is 12.55 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Houghton is 13.11 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Wayland is 13.70 Miles from Mount Pleasant
St Paul is 13.93 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Danville is 14.20 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Coppock is 16.01 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Stockport is 16.58 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Crawfordsville is 17.18 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Morning Sun is 17.86 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Middletown is 17.97 Miles from Mount Pleasant
West Point is 18.02 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Brighton is 20.01 Miles from Mount Pleasant

Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Major Cities Near Mount Pleasant, Iowa:

Davenport is 63.81 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Cedar Rapids is 70.47 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Peoria is 102.90 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Waterloo is 113.08 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Dubuque is 115.18 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Des Moines is 115.78 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Springfield is 129.22 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Ames is 130.21 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Bloomington is 138.63 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Columbia is 145.49 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Rockford is 156.61 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Decatur is 157.30 Miles from Mount Pleasant
St Peters is 159.31 Miles from Mount Pleasant
St Charles is 160.27 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Florissant is 163.34 Miles from Mount Pleasant
St Louis is 175.90 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Janesville is 176.34 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Aurora is 177.33 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Champaign is 182.53 Miles from Mount Pleasant
Madison is 182.89 Miles from Mount Pleasant

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