




Williamstown, Massachusetts
Williamstown, MA Profile
Williamstown, MA, population 4,754 , is located
in Massachusetts's Berkshire county,
about 52.6 miles from Springfield and 70.8 miles from Hartford.
In the 90's the population of Williamstown has declined by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Williamstown area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Williamstown Statistics
Williamstown Gender Information
Males in Williamstown: 2,281 (48%)
Females in Williamstown: 2,473 (52%)
As % of Population in Williamstown
Race Diversity in Williamstown
White: 87%
African American: 4%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Williamstown
Age Diversity in Williamstown
Median Age in Williamstown: 22.1 (Males in Williamstown: 21.8, Females in Williamstown: 22.7)
Williamstown Males Under 20: 14%
Williamstown Females Under 20: 15%
Williamstown Males 20 to 40: 20%
Williamstown Females 20 to 40: 18%
Williamstown Males 40 to 60: 7%
Williamstown Females 40 to 60: 9%
Williamstown Males Over 60: 7%
Williamstown Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Williamstown
Williamstown Household Average Size: 2.04 people
Williamstown Median Household Income: $ 40,223
Williamstown Median Value of Homes: $ 147,700
Law Enforcement in Williamstown
Reported crimes in the Williamstown area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 180
Burglary: 43
Larceny-theft: 164
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,554
Williamstown Location Information
Elevation: 638 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Williamstown
North Adams 4.9 Miles
Adams 7.5 Miles
Bennington 11.5 Miles
Old Bennington 11.9 Miles
Hoosick Falls 15.1 Miles
North Bennington 15.2 Miles
South Shaftsbury 16.2 Miles
Pittsfield 18.2 Miles
Poestenkill 18.4 Miles
Averill Park 18.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Williamstown
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 52.6 Miles
Hartford 70.8 Miles
Worcester 77.9 Miles
Waterbury 80.2 Miles
Manchester 90.8 Miles
Lowell 96.1 Miles
New Haven 98.1 Miles
Bridgeport 106.9 Miles
Cambridge 109.4 Miles
Providence 110.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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.
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