




Topsfield, Massachusetts
Topsfield, MA Profile
Topsfield, MA, population 2,826 , is located
in Massachusetts's Essex county,
about 18.7 miles from Lowell and 19.8 miles from Cambridge.
In the 90's the population of Topsfield has grown by about 4%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Topsfield area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Topsfield Statistics
Topsfield Gender Information
Males in Topsfield: 1,328 (47%)
Females in Topsfield: 1,498 (53%)
As % of Population in Topsfield
Race Diversity in Topsfield
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Topsfield
Age Diversity in Topsfield
Median Age in Topsfield: 41.7 (Males in Topsfield: 40.5, Females in Topsfield: 43.0)
Topsfield Males Under 20: 15%
Topsfield Females Under 20: 14%
Topsfield Males 20 to 40: 8%
Topsfield Females 20 to 40: 10%
Topsfield Males 40 to 60: 14%
Topsfield Females 40 to 60: 15%
Topsfield Males Over 60: 10%
Topsfield Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Topsfield
Topsfield Household Average Size: 2.69 people
Topsfield Median Household Income: $ 84,898
Topsfield Median Value of Homes: $ 302,400
Law Enforcement in Topsfield
Reported crimes in the Topsfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 32
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 17
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 449
Topsfield Location Information
Elevation: 63 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Topsfield
Boxford 2.9 Miles
Danvers 4.4 Miles
Ipswich 6.2 Miles
Beverly 6.5 Miles
Rowley 6.6 Miles
Peabody 7.7 Miles
Lynnfield 8.5 Miles
Essex 8.5 Miles
Salem 8.6 Miles
Andover 9.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Topsfield
(Population 100,000+)
Lowell 18.7 Miles
Cambridge 19.8 Miles
Boston 20.1 Miles
Manchester 35.6 Miles
Worcester 50.7 Miles
Providence 61.1 Miles
Springfield 91.7 Miles
Hartford 107.5 Miles
Waterbury 131.2 Miles
New Haven 137.1 Miles
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Facts
In all 50 states, it is illegal to drink under the age of 21. The consequences are comparable across the country for drunk driving incidents involving intoxicated underage drivers, although sentences and punishments vary. According to a 2005 NIDA-funded study, many smart teens are turning their backs on MDMA. Since 2001, the percentage of 8th-graders who have ever tried MDMA has dropped from 5.2% in 2001 to 2.8% in 2005. The drop for 10th-graders was from 8.0% in 2001 to 4.0% in 2005, and 12th-graders have had the greatest decrease, from 11.7% in 2001 to 5.4% in 2005. According to 12th-graders, MDMA also seemed to be less available in 2005, which is good; but fewer 8th-graders saw "great risk" in occasionally using MDMA, and that's not so good. It means that 8th-graders may not understand the health risks of using MDMA as well as they should. Most people don't become dependent on alcohol overnight, but it's important to know what the signs of addiction are. If you think you or a friend might be on the path to alcoholism, now is the time to get some help and avoid the pain and problems that come with an alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse is the first step towards becoming an alcoholic. Many teens go through a period of alcohol abuse, which is often just considered to be a partying phase, but if it continues, you can definitely end up a full blown alcoholic. Whether you just enjoy a beer or two at a party, or head for the harder stuff like scotch and whiskey, alcohol has a tendency to cause problems. That's why you need to know the symptoms so you can recognize them in friends or in yourself. Heroin, Opium, Morphine, and Codeine are used legally by the medical profession to relieve pain. But they are abused due to their mood-altering effects. All narcotics are extremely physically and psychologically addictive. Medical problems can include congested lungs, liver disease, tetanus, infection of the heart valves, skin abscesses, anemia and pneumonia. Death can occur from overdose. |
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.
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).
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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