




Franklin, Massachusetts
Franklin, MA Profile
Franklin, MA, population 29,560 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 18.0 miles from Providence and 24.2 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Franklin has grown by about 197%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Franklin has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Franklin area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Franklin Statistics
Franklin Gender Information
Males in Franklin: 14,487 (49%)
Females in Franklin: 15,073 (51%)
As % of Population in Franklin
Race Diversity in Franklin
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Franklin
Age Diversity in Franklin
Median Age in Franklin: 34.8 (Males in Franklin: 34.3, Females in Franklin: 35.3)
Franklin Males Under 20: 17%
Franklin Females Under 20: 16%
Franklin Males 20 to 40: 14%
Franklin Females 20 to 40: 15%
Franklin Males 40 to 60: 14%
Franklin Females 40 to 60: 14%
Franklin Males Over 60: 5%
Franklin Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Franklin
Franklin Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Franklin Median Household Income: $ 71,174
Franklin Median Value of Homes: $ 219,800
Law Enforcement in Franklin
Reported crimes in the Franklin area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 30
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 95
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 384
Franklin Location Information
Elevation: 300 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Franklin
Bellingham 4.0 Miles
Millis-Clicquot 6.2 Miles
Milford 7.3 Miles
Foxborough 7.7 Miles
North Attleborough 7.8 Miles
Hopedale 8.1 Miles
Woonsocket 8.2 Miles
Cumberland Hill 8.4 Miles
Walpole 8.6 Miles
Medfield 8.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Franklin
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 18.0 Miles
Worcester 24.2 Miles
Cambridge 25.1 Miles
Boston 25.7 Miles
Lowell 38.3 Miles
Springfield 61.2 Miles
Manchester 63.2 Miles
Hartford 69.9 Miles
Waterbury 92.7 Miles
New Haven 95.6 Miles
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Facts
The use of alcohol and cigarettes typically—but not always—begins at an earlier age than does the use of illegal drugs. Adolescents who progress to illicit drugs, such as crack, generally begin smoking and drinking earlier than those who do not. Research indicates that a person who begins using drugs before the age of 15 is very likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as an adult. If you are a regular cannabis smoker (every day) and you stop smoking, you will experience some of the following withdrawal symptoms: restlessness, irritability, mild agitation, insomnia, nausea, sleep disturbance, sweats, and intense dreams. These symptoms, however, are mild and short-lived, lasting 2 to 4 days. Alcohol use and the risk for alcohol-related problems change over the lifespan. College students and young adults, who often drink large quantities of alcohol at one time, are more likely to experience problems such as alcohol poisoning, drunk-driving crashes, and assaults; whereas, older individuals who drink even moderately while taking certain medications run the risk of harmful drug interactions. Additionally, patterns of alcohol use may differ across the human lifespan—for example, adolescents who begin drinking prior to age 14 are more likely to develop a serious problem with alcohol later in life. Understanding how alcohol influences people across different life stages is important, especially when designing effective approaches for diagnosing, treating, and preventing alcohol abuse and dependence and their related problems. The increased purity meant that users could experience the heroin high without having to inject the drug into a vein. Typically, heroin users snort, smoke, or inject the drug just under the skin or into a muscle. Some people mistakenly believe that they will not become addicted to the substance if they do not inject it. Like all other natural and SYNTHETIC OPIATES, powdered heroin carries a high risk of producing dependence over a period of time. Dependence is the physical need for a drug in order to ward off withdrawal symptoms. No one gets out of bed one day and decides on a whim to seek out a dark alley in a rundown neighborhood to buy a bag of heroin, convert it to a liquid, and then shoot it into a vein with a hypodermic needle. However, this is often the end result of continued recreational use of the drug. As the testimony of countless former addicts shows—as well as the number of emergency room visits—the drug can take hold of a user and destroy his or her life. According to the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), between 1990 and 2000, emergency room visits related to heroin nearly tripled, from 33,884 in 1990 to 97,287 in 2000. DAWN statistics from the last half of 2003 showed that heroin was involved in 47,604 drug-related emergency department visits during that time. In addition, the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs reported that the average age of American heroin users dropped from 27.4 years to 17.6 years between 1988 and 1997. Heroin fatalities strike rich and famous users as well as poor and anonymous users. Itisan illegal substance that lures new addicts all over the world every year. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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 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.
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