




Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Wilbraham, MA Profile
Wilbraham, MA, population 3,544 , is located
in Massachusetts's Hampden county,
about 8.3 miles from Springfield and 28.1 miles from Hartford.
In the 90's the population of Wilbraham has grown by about 6%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wilbraham area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Wilbraham Statistics
Wilbraham Gender Information
Males in Wilbraham: 1,646 (46%)
Females in Wilbraham: 1,898 (54%)
As % of Population in Wilbraham
Race Diversity in Wilbraham
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Wilbraham
Age Diversity in Wilbraham
Median Age in Wilbraham: 44.1 (Males in Wilbraham: 42.6, Females in Wilbraham: 45.7)
Wilbraham Males Under 20: 14%
Wilbraham Females Under 20: 13%
Wilbraham Males 20 to 40: 7%
Wilbraham Females 20 to 40: 9%
Wilbraham Males 40 to 60: 15%
Wilbraham Females 40 to 60: 16%
Wilbraham Males Over 60: 10%
Wilbraham Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Wilbraham
Wilbraham Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Wilbraham Median Household Income: $ 66,814
Wilbraham Median Value of Homes: $ 168,100
Law Enforcement in Wilbraham
Reported crimes in the Wilbraham area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 131
Burglary: 39
Larceny-theft: 180
Motor vehicle theft: 21
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,747
Wilbraham Location Information
Elevation: 290 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wilbraham
Three Rivers 5.4 Miles
Palmer 5.8 Miles
Monson 6.2 Miles
Bondsville 7.6 Miles
Springfield 8.3 Miles
Chicopee 9.2 Miles
Longmeadow 9.3 Miles
West Springfield 9.8 Miles
Agawam 10.1 Miles
Granby 10.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wilbraham
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 8.3 Miles
Hartford 28.1 Miles
Worcester 33.6 Miles
Waterbury 50.5 Miles
Providence 56.3 Miles
New Haven 62.0 Miles
Lowell 67.0 Miles
Cambridge 70.1 Miles
Boston 72.1 Miles
Bridgeport 77.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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