




Dover, Massachusetts
Dover, MA Profile
Dover, MA, population 2,216 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 12.7 miles from Cambridge and 13.8 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Dover has grown by about 2%.
Dover Statistics
Dover Gender Information
Males in Dover: 1,060 (48%)
Females in Dover: 1,156 (52%)
As % of Population in Dover
Race Diversity in Dover
White: 96%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Dover
Age Diversity in Dover
Median Age in Dover: 40.2 (Males in Dover: 41.0, Females in Dover: 39.8)
Dover Males Under 20: 16%
Dover Females Under 20: 17%
Dover Males 20 to 40: 8%
Dover Females 20 to 40: 9%
Dover Males 40 to 60: 17%
Dover Females 40 to 60: 17%
Dover Males Over 60: 7%
Dover Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Dover
Dover Household Average Size: 2.97 people
Dover Median Household Income: $ 143,312
Dover Median Value of Homes: $ 584,800
Dover Location Information
Elevation: 150 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dover
Wellesley 3.5 Miles
Needham 3.6 Miles
Medfield 4.2 Miles
Norwood 5.6 Miles
Dedham 6.0 Miles
Millis-Clicquot 6.6 Miles
Cochituate 6.7 Miles
Framingham 7.2 Miles
Newton 7.3 Miles
Walpole 7.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dover
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 12.7 Miles
Boston 13.8 Miles
Worcester 26.6 Miles
Lowell 26.9 Miles
Providence 29.9 Miles
Manchester 52.6 Miles
Springfield 67.7 Miles
Hartford 79.4 Miles
Waterbury 102.7 Miles
New Haven 106.8 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine is snorted or injected (called "mainlining"), or it can be rubbed onto mucous tissues, such as the gums. Street dealers generally dilute cocaine with other substances (such as cornstarch, talcum powder, or sugar); with active drugs (such as procaine, a chemical that produces local anesthesia); or with other stimulants (such as amphetamines). Crack cocaine is smoked in a glass pipe. Heroin addiction is not easy or cheap to overcome. Many heroin addicts face a life of continual relapse, declining economic opportunity, broken families, and failing health. In a Rolling Stone interview, one user who failed in her attempt to stay clean likened the experience of sobriety to wanting to tear the muscle off her bones. Heroin abuse has repercussions that extend far beyond the individual user and his or her family. The consequences of drug abuse and addiction carry a social price in festering criminality, violence, and disruptions to the workplace and educational environments that cost billions of dollars each year. Why do heroin addicts seek treatment: The impetus to stop heroin use and seek treatment may derive from complete exhaustion and 'burnout' from addiction's harsh and demanding lifestyle: or it may arise from fear of the dangers of street life or serious illness. The catalyst may be pressure from family, friends, employers, the legal system, or personal financial cost. It can also be the result of repeated unsuccessful personal attempts to stop heroin use, or of personal, family or economic collapse. Opiate dependent individuals seek professional help to find support for change, to handle life stress, to break unhealthy connections with drug-related associates and places, to regain a sense of stability, and to repair health and social problems. Underage drinking is a significant but often overlooked problem in the United States. Young people between the ages of 12 and 20 are more likely to use alcohol than use tobacco or illicit drugs, including marijuana. Although adolescents tend to drink less frequently than adults, they drink considerably more per occasion—5 drinks on average. Underage alcohol use, and especially binge drinking1—a particularly harmful pattern of drinking—puts individuals at risk for a range of problems. |
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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