Mystic, Connecticut

Mystic is in the New London - Norwich area. There are 4,001 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Mystic

In Mystic, about 49% of adults are married. In Mystic, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mystic had a median family income of $70,625. In Mystic, most people are middle class or better. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Mystic. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Mystic folks tended to give their money ($18,975) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mystic Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mystic that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Mystic.

Commuting

In Mystic, 91% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Mystic4,001$70,625
Groton10,010$43,859
Jewett City3,053$45,826
New London25,671$38,942
Niantic3,085$65,077
Norwich36,117$49,155

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%Mystic Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%Mystic Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%Mystic College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Mystic Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Mystic People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Mystic Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mystic Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Mystic Short Commute Times

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

(15) Outpatient
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Hospital Inpatient
(5) Teens and Adolescents
(11) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(6) American Sign Language
(1) General Health Services
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(6) Spanish Speaking
(1) Mental Health Services
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(8) Females
(5) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(2) Halfway House
(6) Males
(4) Clients With Legal Issues
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Gay and Lesbian
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Seniors/Older Adults



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Do you or someone you care about live in Mystic, Connecticut and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Mystic and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Mystic that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Mystic works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Mystic to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Mystic. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Mystic, Connecticut, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Mystic will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Mystic, CT. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Mystic, CT., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Mystic will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program in Mystic, CT., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Mystic, CT. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Mystic. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Mystic, Connecticut Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Mystic, CT. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Mystic, Connecticut:

SARP Substance Abuse Groton, CT 4.0 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Stonington Institute North Stonington, CT 7.5 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mashantucket Pequot Ledyard, CT 7.7 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
United Community and Family Services Norwich, CT 11.4 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Shore Mental Health Centers Inc Charlestown, RI 15.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc Lebanon, CT 22.1 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare II Wakefield, RI 22.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
CODAC Wakefield Wakefield, RI 23.0 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Galilee Mission Inc Narragansett, RI 26.3 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Access to Recovery
Natchaug Hospital Inc Mansfield Center, CT 30.6 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Community Prev Addiction Services Inc Danielson, CT 32.6 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Perception Programs Inc Willimantic, CT 32.6 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Quinebaug Day Treatment Center Putnam, CT 33.5 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Phoenix House Academy of Long Island Wainscott, NY 33.5 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Kent Center Warwick, RI 33.7 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare Newport, RI 34.1 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Alcohol and Drug Recov Ctrs Inc (ADRC) Hartford, CT 35.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House
Cedarcrest Regional Hospital Hartford, CT 35.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment 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 35.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
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)
Bridgemark Inc Warwick, RI 36.8 miles from Mystic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
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Interesting Facts and Statistics:

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In addition to the initial feeling of euphoria, the short-term effects of heroin include a warm flushing of the skin, dry mouth, and heavy extremities.

In Huntington, PA, there was a conflict that involved bath salts that escalated into a gun fight in which fifty shots were reported to be fired during the altercation; the individuals that were involved in the incident reported that they was heavy use of bath salts over the last 2 days.

In an annual survey of teen drug use in 2000 it was found that OxyContin use by 12th graders went up 40 percent nationwide in just three years.

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with level of education in 2008. Among adults aged 18 or older, those who graduated from a college or university had a lower rate of dependence or abuse (7.0 percent) than those who graduated from high school (9.4 percent), those who did not graduate from high school (9.5 percent), and those with some college (10.5 percent).


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 Mystic:

Step 1-2-3
Mcquade's Marketplace
10 Clara Drive
Mystic, Connecticut 6355

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Mystic, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Mystic, 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 Mystic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
2%
4%
Marijuana use in Mystic, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
80%
18%
Perception of Alcohol in Mystic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
7%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
84%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
5%
68%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Mystic, 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
12%
1%
1%
2%
7%
1%
58%
10%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Mystic, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
6%
3%
3%
14%
2%
9%
6%
17%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Mystic, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Mystic, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
96%
3%
Have you ever gone to school in Mystic, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
76%
20%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Mystic, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
5%
2%
3%
11%
5%
11%
10%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
17%
57%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
59%
41%
Surveys updated monthly.

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