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Charlestown, MA. - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs
Charlestown Recovery Home
Primary Treatment Type:
Substance Abuse Treatment ServicesType of Rehab:Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)
Additional Services Offered:
Addiction Treatment Programs
Specialty Programs:
Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
Persons With Hiv/Aids
Gays And Lesbians
Seniors/Older Adults
Men
Criminal Justice Clients
15 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown, MA. 2129
617-242-0088
- Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Charlestown, Massachusetts
As of 2009, an estimated 15,195 people live in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Charlestown, Massachusetts is an increasing problem.
Alcohol Addiction in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Of the 15,195 individuals currently living in Charlestown, Massachusetts, 6,838 don't drink alcohol and 3,951 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Charlestown, Massachusetts 10,788 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 3,647 people in Charlestown, Massachusetts that consume an amount of alcohol that would classify them as heavy drinkers.
In order to recover from alcohol addiction it is essential that you get yourself or loved one into an alcohol recovery program. Every year, there are over 74K alcohol-related deaths that costs over $183 Billion annually.
According to research on alcohol advertising, there is not a strong connection between ads for alcohol and alcohol consumption and abuse in Charlestown, Massachusetts. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Charlestown, Massachusetts are more prone to start drinking at a younger age and to look upon drinking alcohol as a positive thing. This also translates to a higher number of children in Charlestown, Massachusetts who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.
Drug Dependence Stats in Charlestown, Massachusetts
There are about 1,413 individuals in Charlestown, Massachusetts that use illicit drugs of some type.
A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:
- 223 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 213 individuals use marijuana in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 179 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 126 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 109 individuals abuse stimulants in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 45 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 42 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 3 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 2 individuals in Charlestown, Massachusetts abuse or use PCP
- 2 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 1 individuals in Charlestown, Massachusetts abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
- 2 individuals abuse Inhalants in Charlestown, Massachusetts
- 6 individuals in Charlestown, Massachusetts use other kinds of illicit drugs
It is essential to find alcohol or drug recovery programs for the high volume of individuals in Charlestown, Massachusetts abusing or addicted to alcohol and drugs, as this number is growing each year. We at UsDrugTrends.com offer information on the various kinds of alcohol and drug programs in Charlestown, Massachusetts. If more information is needed, please take a moment and call to talk to a certified drug counselor for help finding a drug or alcohol recovery center. The call for help is toll-free and the service is free of charge.