




Holbrook, Massachusetts
Holbrook, MA Profile
Holbrook, MA, population 10,785 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 14.3 miles from Boston and 16.0 miles from Cambridge.
In the 90's the population of Holbrook has declined by about 2%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Holbrook area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Holbrook Statistics
Holbrook Gender Information
Males in Holbrook: 5,229 (48%)
Females in Holbrook: 5,556 (52%)
As % of Population in Holbrook
Race Diversity in Holbrook
White: 92%
African American: 4%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Holbrook
Age Diversity in Holbrook
Median Age in Holbrook: 38.4 (Males in Holbrook: 37.5, Females in Holbrook: 39.6)
Holbrook Males Under 20: 13%
Holbrook Females Under 20: 12%
Holbrook Males 20 to 40: 13%
Holbrook Females 20 to 40: 14%
Holbrook Males 40 to 60: 14%
Holbrook Females 40 to 60: 14%
Holbrook Males Over 60: 9%
Holbrook Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Holbrook
Holbrook Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Holbrook Median Household Income: $ 54,419
Holbrook Median Value of Homes: $ 148,700
Law Enforcement in Holbrook
Reported crimes in the Holbrook area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 10
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 257
Burglary: 54
Larceny-theft: 102
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,543
Holbrook Location Information
Elevation: 212 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Holbrook
Randolph 1.7 Miles
Braintree 4.7 Miles
Abington 4.8 Miles
Brockton 5.0 Miles
Weymouth 5.8 Miles
Quincy 6.8 Miles
Milton 7.2 Miles
Hingham 8.5 Miles
Hanson 8.6 Miles
Sharon 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Holbrook
(Population 100,000+)
Boston 14.3 Miles
Cambridge 16.0 Miles
Providence 30.9 Miles
Lowell 36.6 Miles
Worcester 41.3 Miles
Manchester 62.4 Miles
Springfield 81.2 Miles
Hartford 90.4 Miles
Waterbury 113.0 Miles
New Haven 115.1 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".
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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).
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.
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.
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