




Braintree, Massachusetts
Braintree, MA Profile
Braintree, MA, population 33,698 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 9.9 miles from Boston and 11.9 miles from Cambridge.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Braintree area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Braintree Statistics
Braintree Gender Information
Males in Braintree: 15,874 (47%)
Females in Braintree: 17,824 (53%)
As % of Population in Braintree
Race Diversity in Braintree
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Braintree
Age Diversity in Braintree
Median Age in Braintree: 40.0 (Males in Braintree: 38.2, Females in Braintree: 41.8)
Braintree Males Under 20: 13%
Braintree Females Under 20: 12%
Braintree Males 20 to 40: 12%
Braintree Females 20 to 40: 13%
Braintree Males 40 to 60: 13%
Braintree Females 40 to 60: 14%
Braintree Males Over 60: 9%
Braintree Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Braintree
Braintree Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Braintree Median Household Income: $ 61,822
Braintree Median Value of Homes: $ 210,300
Law Enforcement in Braintree
Reported crimes in the Braintree area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 72
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 274
Burglary: 122
Larceny-theft: 837
Motor vehicle theft: 102
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,125
Braintree Location Information
Elevation: 90 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Braintree
Quincy 2.1 Miles
Weymouth 3.1 Miles
Milton 3.9 Miles
Randolph 4.6 Miles
Holbrook 4.7 Miles
Hingham 5.8 Miles
Hull 7.2 Miles
Abington 8.6 Miles
Dedham 8.6 Miles
Brockton 9.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Braintree
(Population 100,000+)
Boston 9.9 Miles
Cambridge 11.9 Miles
Lowell 32.7 Miles
Providence 34.8 Miles
Worcester 41.2 Miles
Manchester 58.3 Miles
Springfield 82.0 Miles
Hartford 92.3 Miles
Waterbury 115.2 Miles
New Haven 117.9 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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