




Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA Profile
Dedham, MA, population 23,464 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 9.7 miles from Cambridge and 9.7 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Dedham has declined by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dedham area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Dedham Statistics
Dedham Gender Information
Males in Dedham: 11,329 (48%)
Females in Dedham: 12,135 (52%)
As % of Population in Dedham
Race Diversity in Dedham
White: 95%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Dedham
Age Diversity in Dedham
Median Age in Dedham: 39.6 (Males in Dedham: 38.2, Females in Dedham: 41.0)
Dedham Males Under 20: 12%
Dedham Females Under 20: 12%
Dedham Males 20 to 40: 14%
Dedham Females 20 to 40: 13%
Dedham Males 40 to 60: 14%
Dedham Females 40 to 60: 14%
Dedham Males Over 60: 9%
Dedham Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Dedham
Dedham Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Dedham Median Household Income: $ 61,699
Dedham Median Value of Homes: $ 223,100
Law Enforcement in Dedham
Reported crimes in the Dedham area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 21
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 137
Burglary: 31
Larceny-theft: 313
Motor vehicle theft: 72
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,778
Dedham Location Information
Elevation: 120 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dedham
Norwood 3.7 Miles
Needham 4.5 Miles
Milton 5.1 Miles
Dover 6.0 Miles
Brookline 6.6 Miles
Newton 6.9 Miles
Wellesley 7.5 Miles
Medfield 8.1 Miles
Walpole 8.1 Miles
Sharon 8.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dedham
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 9.7 Miles
Boston 9.7 Miles
Lowell 28.2 Miles
Providence 31.6 Miles
Worcester 32.6 Miles
Manchester 54.2 Miles
Springfield 73.6 Miles
Hartford 84.8 Miles
Waterbury 108.0 Miles
New Haven 111.5 Miles
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Facts
Demand in North America remains strong, although some abuse indicators suggest demand for heroin is starting to decrease. The introduction of high-purity Colombian heroin produced a new generation of heroin addicts since the drug can be snorted like cocaine rather than injected. Nearly the entire supply of heroin to the United States originates in Mexico and Colombia. Data from DEA’s 2005 Domestic Monitor Program, a street-level indicator program, indicates 96 percent of the heroin originates in Colombia or Mexico. Most of the heroin from Southwest Asia is trafficked by West African criminal organizations. The presence of acetaminophen in hydrocodone-containing products deters many drug users from taking excessive amounts. However, some users will get around this by extracting a portion of the acetaminophen using cold water, taking advantage of the water-soluble element of the drug. It is not uncommon for addicts to have liver problems from consuming excessive amounts of acetaminophen over a long period of time; taking 10,000 to 15,000 milligrams (10 to 15 grams) of acetaminophen in a period of 24 hours typically results in severe hepatotoxicity, and doses in the range of 15,000–20,000 milligrams a day have been reported as fatal.[1] It is this factor that leads many recreational users to use only single entity opiates such as OxyContin. One of the major problems today with the illicit use of hydrocodone, especially in younger populations, is that users are not even aware that hydrocodone pills contain acetaminophen. On top of that consuming more than 2,000 milligrams of acetaminophen a day can cause liver damage, jaundice, and even liver failure if the drug is being taken in narcotic effect seeking dosages for an extended period of time Daily consumption of hydrocodone should not exceed 40 milligrams in patients not tolerant to opiates. However, the 2006 PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) clearly states that Norco 10, containing 10 milligrams of hydrocodone and 325 milligrams of APAP (viz., acetaminophen or paracetamol), can be taken at a dosage of up to twelve tablets per day (120 milligrams of hydrocodone). Such high amounts of hydrocodone are only intended for opiate-tolerant patients, and titration to such levels must be monitored very carefully. This restriction is only limited by the fact that twelve tablets, each containing 325 milligrams of APAP, puts the patient right below the 24-hour FDA maximum of 4,000 mg of APAP. Some specially compounded products are routinely given to chronic pain patients in doses of up to 180 mg of hydrocodone per day. Symptoms of hydrocodone overdosage include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, coma, stupor, cold and/or clammy skin, sometimes bradycardia, and hypotension. A severe overdose may involve circulatory collapse cardiac arrest and/or death. Mixing hydrocodone with alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, benzodiazapines, barbiturates, and a number of other medication can have severe adverse reactions including but not limited to: Heart failure, Heart attack, respiratory distress, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, jaundice, amnesia, seizures, blackouts and coma. Mixing acetaminophen with other NSAID analgesics like sulindac or tramadal can cause serious damage to organs. Using prescription drugs without a doctor's approval (non-medical use) could lead to serious health problems. Data from the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health show the second most common type of illegal drug use after marijuana is the non-medical use of prescription drugs. And it's not just adults that are abusing these drugs. Another recent survey revealed that 10.5 percent of 12th-graders reported using Vicodin® (the brand name of the pain reliever hydrocodone) without a prescription in the 12 months prior to the survey and 4.5 percent said they had used OxyContin® (the brand name of the pain reliever oxycodone) in that time period. Research consistently shows that people tend to drink the heaviest in their late teens and early to mid-twenties. This high level of alcohol use comes at an age when people are moving away from parental restrictions but before they take on the full responsibilities of adult life. As young people begin to assume more adult roles—full-time employment, marriage, and parenthood—they often reduce their drinking. This reduction in alcohol use may be a result of the limitations that adult roles place on social activities or may reflect a change in young people’s attitudes toward drinking. Young adults who drink in ways that are especially harmful—those who fit the diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence—may have predisposing personality characteristics and other factors that place them at greater risk for problems with alcohol. Prevention strategies that may be especially useful in curbing young adult alcohol use are those that focus on restricting the availability of alcohol. Such measures include raising the cost of alcohol through taxes, limiting when and where alcohol can be consumed, and enforcing policies that help to reduce problems such as drinking and driving. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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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