



Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA Profile
Newton, MA, population 83,829 , is located
in Massachusetts's Middlesex county,
about 5.9 miles from Cambridge and 7.8 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Newton has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Newton area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Newton Statistics
Newton Gender Information
Males in Newton: 38,951 (46%)
Females in Newton: 44,878 (54%)
As % of Population in Newton
Race Diversity in Newton
White: 88%
African American: 2%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Newton
Age Diversity in Newton
Median Age in Newton: 38.7 (Males in Newton: 37.5, Females in Newton: 39.7)
Newton Males Under 20: 13%
Newton Females Under 20: 13%
Newton Males 20 to 40: 12%
Newton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Newton Males 40 to 60: 14%
Newton Females 40 to 60: 15%
Newton Males Over 60: 8%
Newton Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Newton
Newton Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Newton Median Household Income: $ 86,052
Newton Median Value of Homes: $ 416,600
Law Enforcement in Newton
Reported crimes in the Newton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 23
Aggravated assault: 71
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 118
Burglary: 145
Larceny-theft: 739
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,091
Newton Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newton
Watertown 2.7 Miles
Waltham 3.0 Miles
Needham 3.9 Miles
Belmont 4.4 Miles
Brookline 4.5 Miles
Wellesley 5.1 Miles
Cambridge 5.9 Miles
Arlington 6.1 Miles
Somerville 6.6 Miles
Dedham 6.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newton
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 5.9 Miles
Boston 7.8 Miles
Lowell 21.2 Miles
Worcester 30.8 Miles
Providence 37.0 Miles
Manchester 47.2 Miles
Springfield 72.6 Miles
Hartford 85.5 Miles
Waterbury 109.0 Miles
New Haven 113.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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