




Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA Profile
Malden, MA, population 56,340 , is located
in Massachusetts's Middlesex county,
about 4.0 miles from Cambridge and 4.6 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Malden has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Malden has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Malden area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
Malden Statistics
Malden Gender Information
Males in Malden: 27,122 (48%)
Females in Malden: 29,218 (52%)
As % of Population in Malden
Race Diversity in Malden
White: 72%
African American: 8%
Asian: 14%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Malden
Age Diversity in Malden
Median Age in Malden: 35.7 (Males in Malden: 34.6, Females in Malden: 36.9)
Malden Males Under 20: 11%
Malden Females Under 20: 11%
Malden Males 20 to 40: 18%
Malden Females 20 to 40: 18%
Malden Males 40 to 60: 12%
Malden Females 40 to 60: 13%
Malden Males Over 60: 7%
Malden Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Malden
Malden Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Malden Median Household Income: $ 45,654
Malden Median Value of Homes: $ 185,100
Law Enforcement in Malden
Reported crimes in the Malden area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 17
Robbery: 82
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 552
Larceny-theft: 799
Motor vehicle theft: 236
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,824
Malden Location Information
Elevation: 13 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Malden
Everett 1.3 Miles
Medford 2.1 Miles
Melrose 2.3 Miles
Chelsea 2.9 Miles
Revere 3.0 Miles
Somerville 3.1 Miles
Saugus 4.0 Miles
Cambridge 4.0 Miles
Winchester 4.1 Miles
Stoneham 4.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Malden
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 4.0 Miles
Boston 4.6 Miles
Lowell 19.2 Miles
Worcester 39.3 Miles
Manchester 44.1 Miles
Providence 45.2 Miles
Springfield 81.1 Miles
Hartford 94.8 Miles
Waterbury 118.4 Miles
New Haven 123.1 Miles
|
Facts
Alcohol or drug use can place young people at higher risk for contracting an STD, as those whose use alcohol and drugs are more likely to have sex with multiple partners. Remember, the most effective way to fight inhalant abuse is through preventive education. Children must be taught early about responsible use of products containing solvents and should be supervised initially while they use them. They must learn about the dangers of sniffing before it occurs to them to try it or before another child urges or dares them to experiment. Parents and teachers must be aware of potentially dangerous products, educate children about the dangers, and watch for signs of abuse. The DEA temporarily classified Rohypnol as a Schedule IV drug in the mid-1980s because there was no evidence at that time of abuse or widespread distribution of the drug in the United States. However, because of an increase in use among young people across the country in the 1990s, and because of its mind-altering and potentially addictive properties, the DEA began considering re-classifying Rohypnol as a Schedule I drug. This would put it in the same restrictive class as heroin and LSD. Drugs in Schedule I have a high potential for abuse and are considered unsafe for use according to the standards set by medical professionals. Reclassification to Schedule I status also would be an indication that the medical community can find no evidence that Rohypnol has a valid medical purpose or benefit. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recognized the potential dangers of Rohypnol, and in 1995 they reclassified Rohypnol as a Schedule III drug, making it the first benzodiazepine to be so tightly controlled. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. |
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Malden
Call toll free


Malden Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|