




Medfield, Massachusetts
Medfield, MA Profile
Medfield, MA, population 6,670 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 16.5 miles from Cambridge and 17.3 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Medfield has grown by about 11%.
Medfield Statistics
Medfield Gender Information
Males in Medfield: 3,234 (48%)
Females in Medfield: 3,436 (52%)
As % of Population in Medfield
Race Diversity in Medfield
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Medfield
Age Diversity in Medfield
Median Age in Medfield: 38.3 (Males in Medfield: 37.2, Females in Medfield: 39.3)
Medfield Males Under 20: 17%
Medfield Females Under 20: 15%
Medfield Males 20 to 40: 10%
Medfield Females 20 to 40: 11%
Medfield Males 40 to 60: 15%
Medfield Females 40 to 60: 16%
Medfield Males Over 60: 6%
Medfield Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Medfield
Medfield Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Medfield Median Household Income: $ 83,358
Medfield Median Value of Homes: $ 296,500
Medfield Location Information
Elevation: 178 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Medfield
Millis-Clicquot 2.9 Miles
Dover 4.2 Miles
Walpole 4.3 Miles
Norwood 5.5 Miles
Wellesley 7.6 Miles
Needham 7.6 Miles
Sharon 7.9 Miles
Dedham 8.1 Miles
Framingham 8.5 Miles
Franklin 8.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Medfield
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 16.5 Miles
Boston 17.3 Miles
Providence 25.7 Miles
Worcester 25.9 Miles
Lowell 30.8 Miles
Manchester 56.4 Miles
Springfield 66.1 Miles
Hartford 76.7 Miles
Waterbury 99.9 Miles
New Haven 103.5 Miles
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Facts
US imports of all opium increased dramatically from 32.8 tons in 1859 to 298.1 tons in 1907. Nearly all drugs, directly or indirectly, target the brain’s reward system by flooding the circuit with dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter present in regions of the brain that control movement, emotion, motivation, and feelings of pleasure. The overstimulation of this system, which normally responds to natural behaviors that are linked to survival (eating, spending time with loved ones, etc.), produces euphoric effects in response to the drugs. This reaction sets in motion a pattern that “teaches” people to repeat the behavior of abusing drugs. Even when taken at recommended dosages, Rohypnol can cause dependence and addiction among frequent users. Some people addicted to Rohypnol experience seizures when they attempt withdrawal from the drug. The U.S. Department of Justice says such seizures may occur among chronic users after as little as one week without Rohypnol. More than 100 million Americans have tried marijuana; 14.4 million Americans are estimated to be "past-month" users. Yet there are only an estimated 2,075,000 "past-month" users of cocaine and 153,000 "past-month" users of heroin. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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