Niantic, Connecticut

The people of Niantic are in the New London - Norwich metropolitan area. The town has a population of 3,085.

The People and Families of Niantic

In Niantic, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Niantic had a median family income of $65,077. Niantic isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Niantic residents, with $6,700. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Niantic Housing

In Niantic, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Niantic -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Niantic, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Niantic Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Niantic Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Niantic Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Niantic Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Niantic College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Niantic People in Middle Class or Better


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

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



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Do you have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Niantic, Connecticut? Are you concerned about a family member in Niantic, 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 Rehab Center in Niantic, 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 Center in Niantic, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Niantic, 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 Rehab Facilities, Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Niantic, 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 Niantic, 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Niantic, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation 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.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Niantic, 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 Niantic, 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 Niantic, from a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Niantic - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Niantic. 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Niantic. 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 Niantic, Connecticut Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program request form and you will be contacted by a counselor shortly.

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

SARP Substance Abuse Groton, CT 9.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mashantucket Pequot Ledyard, CT 17.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: General Health Services, Outpatient
United Community and Family Services Norwich, CT 17.7 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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)
Stonington Institute North Stonington, CT 20.1 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
SE Council on Alc and Drug Depend Inc Lebanon, CT 21.0 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Phoenix House Academy of Long Island Wainscott, NY 26.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Alcohol and Drug Recov Ctrs Inc (ADRC) Hartford, CT 27.3 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Halfway House
Cedarcrest Regional Hospital Hartford, CT 27.3 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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 27.3 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment 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, 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)
Connection House Inc Middletown, CT 27.3 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
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
South Shore Mental Health Centers Inc Charlestown, RI 29.1 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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)
Branford Counseling Center Branford, CT 29.8 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Harbor Health Services Branford, CT 29.8 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab 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), Access to Recovery
Natchaug Hospital Inc Mansfield Center, CT 31.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
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)
Veterans Recovery Center Rocky Hill, CT 32.7 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Clayton House Glastonbury, CT 33.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment 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 33.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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)
Connecticut Valley Hospital Middletown, CT 33.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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 33.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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)
Saint Francis Care Behavioral Health Portland, CT 33.5 miles from Niantic
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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, Spanish Speaking
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:

The use of Vicodin and similar types of drugs is much more prevalent in the mid-western portions of the United States.

A majority of teens aged 12 to 17 (90.8 percent) in 2008 reported that their parents would strongly disapprove of their trying marijuana or hashish once or twice. Current marijuana use was much less prevalent among teens who perceived strong parental disapproval for trying marijuana or hashish once or twice than for those who did not (4.3 vs. 29.8 percent).

Ambien cannot be obtained without prescription and is supposed to be used at most, for up to two weeks, though a few days are what are normally recommended by most doctors.

In completely rural nonmetropolitan counties, current cigarette use among persons aged 12 or older increased from 23.3 percent in 2005 to 30.1 percent in 2006, a rate similar to those observed in 2002 and 2003 (31.8 and 28.0, respectively). This pattern was largely attributable to persons aged 18 or older, whose rate of current smoking increased from 24.2 percent in 2005 to 32.2 percent in 2006, similar to the rate in 2002 (33.2 percent). Among rural teens aged 12 to 17, the percentage of current cigarette smokers in 2006 was lower than it was in 2002 (12.0 vs. 20.4 percent).

While in drug rehab treatment, individuals will learn about addiction, recovery and relapse while addressing misguided beliefs about self, others and their environment. Attending a drug addiction treatment program will help the recovering drug addict to make healthy lifestyle changes, manage their feelings and develop coping tools and drug refusal skills. In addition, they will be able to learn to identify relapse warning signs and challenge thoughts that may lead to relapse.

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.


The following survey was completed by residents of Niantic, Connecticut as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Niantic, 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 Niantic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
2%
9%
Marijuana use in Niantic, Connecticut.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Niantic, Connecticut.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
4%
94%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
27%
40%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Niantic, 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
8%
21%
1%
9%
0%
2%
37%
9%
3%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Niantic, Connecticut?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
2%
3%
2%
2%
14%
3%
8%
9%
24%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Niantic, Connecticut schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Niantic, Connecticut under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
82%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Niantic, Connecticut under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
90%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Niantic, 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%
2%
12%
3%
10%
4%
28%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
13%
55%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
73%
27%
Surveys updated monthly.

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