Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 8 miles E of Meriden, Connecticut (center to center) and 89 miles NE of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Hartford metropolitan area. Middletown contains a population of approximately 43,167.

The People and Families of Middletown

In Middletown, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Middletown, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Middletown had a median family income of $60,845.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Middletown favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $15,275. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Middletown Housing

Middletown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Middletown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Middletown, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Middletown43,167$60,845
Bristol60,062$58,259
Hartford121,578$27,051
Meriden58,244$52,788
New Britain71,538$41,056
New Haven123,626$35,950
Waterbury107,271$42,300

High Points

Middletown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Middletown Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Middletown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Middletown Well-Paid Single Men


The listings in Middletown, Connecticut and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Hospital Inpatient
(9) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(12) Females
(9) Males
(3) American Sign Language
(3) Halfway House
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(3) Clients With Legal Issues
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(7) Spanish Speaking
(10) Outpatient
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(3) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(1) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(1) General Health Services



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Middletown, Connecticut? Are you concerned about a family member in Middletown, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Middletown, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Middletown, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Middletown, CT. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Rehabs, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Middletown, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Middletown, Connecticut with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Middletown, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Middletown, CT. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Middletown, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Middletown, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Middletown - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Middletown. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Middletown. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) to speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Middletown, Connecticut Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

There are 5 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities in Middletown, Connecticut. We have also provided 15 additional Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Middletown:

Connecticut Valley Hospital Middletown, CT
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Connection House Middletown, CT
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Connection House Inc Middletown, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Connection Inc Middletown, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Rushford Center Inc Middletown, CT
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alcohol and Drug Recov Ctrs Inc (ADRC) Hartford, CT 4.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House
Cedarcrest Regional Hospital Hartford, CT 4.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hartford PHP and Adult Psychiatric Srv Hartford, CT 4.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clayton House Glastonbury, CT 7.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Rushford Center Inc Glastonbury, CT 7.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Francis Care Behavioral Health Portland, CT 7.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Stonehaven Portland, CT 7.5 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Veterans Recovery Center Rocky Hill, CT 7.6 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Farrell Treatment Center New Britain, CT 10.2 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Veterans Affairs Newington, CT 10.3 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Alliance Treatment Center New Britain, CT 10.8 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Wheeler Clinic Inc Hartford, CT 13.6 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Mental Health Affiliates New Britain, CT 13.6 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Hartford Behavioral Health Hartford, CT 13.7 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Hogar Crea Stowe Village Womens Center Hartford, CT 13.7 miles from Middletown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In federal court today, low-level crack dealers and first-time offenders sentenced for trafficking of crack cocaine receive an average sentence of 10 years and six months.

Incidence of methamphetamine use rose steadily between 1990 (164,000 new users) and 2000 (344,000 new users). Methamphetamine incidence was at its highest level in 1975 when there were 400,000 new users.

With very large doses, an opiate user cannot be awakened, pupils become smaller, and the skin becomes cold, moist, and bluish in color. Breathing slows down and death may occur.

Although adults aged 26 or older were less likely to be current drug users than teens aged 12 to 17 or young adults aged 18 to 25 (6.1 vs. 9.8 and 19.8 percent, respectively), there were more drug users aged 26 or older (11.4 million) than in the 12 to 17 year age group (2.5 million) and 18 to 25 year age group (6.5 million) combined.

GHB has also been used to facilitate sexual assault, as it is difficult to detect when it is mixed with any time of liquid and has been called the "date rape drug."

The number of persons aged 12 or older who smoked cigarettes for the first time within the past 12 months was 2.4 million in 2008, similar to the estimate in 2007 (2.2 million) but significantly higher than the estimate for 2002 (1.9 million). Most new smokers in 2008 were under age 18 when they first smoked cigarettes (58.8 percent); however, the number of persons initiating smoking at age 18 or older increased from about 600,000 in 2002 to 1 million in 2008.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Middletown:

Big Book Cover To Cover
Costal Community Church
260 Rt. One
Middletown, Connecticut 6457

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Middletown, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Middletown, Connecticut. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Middletown, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
87%
11%
2%
Marijuana use in Middletown, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
76%
17%
Perception of Alcohol in Middletown, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
4%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
91%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
11%
61%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Middletown, Connecticut?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
4%
3%
9%
0%
3%
56%
13%
1%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Middletown, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
3%
3%
2%
5%
12%
2%
8%
9%
22%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Middletown, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Middletown, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
90%
10%
Have you ever gone to school in Middletown, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
91%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Middletown, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
5%
3%
4%
13%
3%
12%
9%
18%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
17%
53%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
88%
12%
Surveys updated monthly.

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