




Groton, Massachusetts
Groton, MA Profile
Groton, MA, population 1,113 , is located
in Massachusetts's Middlesex county,
about 13.2 miles from Lowell and 26.8 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Groton has grown by about 7%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Groton area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Groton Statistics
Groton Gender Information
Males in Groton: 517 (46%)
Females in Groton: 596 (54%)
As % of Population in Groton
Race Diversity in Groton
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Groton
Age Diversity in Groton
Median Age in Groton: 35.0 (Males in Groton: 32.9, Females in Groton: 37.6)
Groton Males Under 20: 16%
Groton Females Under 20: 13%
Groton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Groton Females 20 to 40: 15%
Groton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Groton Females 40 to 60: 14%
Groton Males Over 60: 6%
Groton Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Groton
Groton Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Groton Median Household Income: $ 58,409
Groton Median Value of Homes: $ 282,700
Law Enforcement in Groton
Reported crimes in the Groton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 50
Burglary: 27
Larceny-theft: 73
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 998
Groton Location Information
Elevation: 320 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Groton
Ayer 3.5 Miles
East Pepperell 3.7 Miles
Pepperell 3.9 Miles
Shirley 6.0 Miles
Littleton Common 6.8 Miles
Townsend 7.7 Miles
Lunenburg 7.7 Miles
Leominster 11.2 Miles
Fort Devens 11.2 Miles
Fitchburg 11.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Groton
(Population 100,000+)
Lowell 13.2 Miles
Worcester 26.8 Miles
Manchester 27.3 Miles
Cambridge 29.0 Miles
Boston 31.5 Miles
Providence 55.1 Miles
Springfield 62.7 Miles
Hartford 81.7 Miles
Waterbury 105.1 Miles
New Haven 113.9 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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).
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