




Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA Profile
Quincy, MA, population 88,025 , is located
in Massachusetts's Norfolk county,
about 7.9 miles from Boston and 10.0 miles from Cambridge.
In the 90's the population of Quincy has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Quincy has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Quincy area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Quincy Statistics
Quincy Gender Information
Males in Quincy: 41,944 (48%)
Females in Quincy: 46,081 (52%)
As % of Population in Quincy
Race Diversity in Quincy
White: 80%
African American: 2%
Asian: 15%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Quincy
Age Diversity in Quincy
Median Age in Quincy: 37.6 (Males in Quincy: 36.1, Females in Quincy: 39.2)
Quincy Males Under 20: 10%
Quincy Females Under 20: 9%
Quincy Males 20 to 40: 17%
Quincy Females 20 to 40: 17%
Quincy Males 40 to 60: 12%
Quincy Females 40 to 60: 13%
Quincy Males Over 60: 8%
Quincy Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Quincy
Quincy Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Quincy Median Household Income: $ 47,121
Quincy Median Value of Homes: $ 181,500
Law Enforcement in Quincy
Reported crimes in the Quincy area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 97
Aggravated assault: 203
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 354
Burglary: 334
Larceny-theft: 1,041
Motor vehicle theft: 155
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,714
Quincy Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 10.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Quincy
Braintree 2.1 Miles
Milton 3.3 Miles
Weymouth 3.9 Miles
Hingham 5.8 Miles
Hull 5.9 Miles
Randolph 6.6 Miles
Holbrook 6.8 Miles
Boston 7.9 Miles
Brookline 8.2 Miles
Dedham 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Quincy
(Population 100,000+)
Boston 7.9 Miles
Cambridge 10.0 Miles
Lowell 30.8 Miles
Providence 36.4 Miles
Worcester 41.0 Miles
Manchester 56.3 Miles
Springfield 82.0 Miles
Hartford 92.9 Miles
Waterbury 115.9 Miles
New Haven 118.9 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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