




Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn, MA Profile
Woburn, MA, population 37,258 , is located
in Massachusetts's Middlesex county,
about 7.6 miles from Cambridge and 9.6 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Woburn has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Woburn has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Woburn area were lower than Massachusetts's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Massachusetts average.
Woburn Statistics
Woburn Gender Information
Males in Woburn: 18,212 (49%)
Females in Woburn: 19,046 (51%)
As % of Population in Woburn
Race Diversity in Woburn
White: 91%
African American: 2%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Woburn
Age Diversity in Woburn
Median Age in Woburn: 37.7 (Males in Woburn: 36.4, Females in Woburn: 39.0)
Woburn Males Under 20: 12%
Woburn Females Under 20: 11%
Woburn Males 20 to 40: 16%
Woburn Females 20 to 40: 15%
Woburn Males 40 to 60: 13%
Woburn Females 40 to 60: 13%
Woburn Males Over 60: 8%
Woburn Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Woburn
Woburn Household Average Size: 2.47 people
Woburn Median Household Income: $ 54,897
Woburn Median Value of Homes: $ 217,500
Law Enforcement in Woburn
Reported crimes in the Woburn area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 27
Aggravated assault: 63
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 252
Burglary: 91
Larceny-theft: 681
Motor vehicle theft: 96
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,282
Woburn Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Woburn
Winchester 2.0 Miles
Stoneham 2.7 Miles
Burlington 2.8 Miles
Lexington 4.3 Miles
Reading 4.3 Miles
Arlington 4.4 Miles
Wakefield 4.5 Miles
Melrose 4.6 Miles
Wilmington 4.8 Miles
Medford 4.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Woburn
(Population 100,000+)
Cambridge 7.6 Miles
Boston 9.6 Miles
Lowell 13.5 Miles
Worcester 36.4 Miles
Manchester 38.9 Miles
Providence 47.3 Miles
Springfield 78.1 Miles
Hartford 92.9 Miles
Waterbury 116.5 Miles
New Haven 122.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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".
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).
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.
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.
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