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Andover, MassachusettsAndover, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 3 miles S of Lawrence, Massachusetts (center to center) and 21 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Lawrence metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,247 people lived in Andover. The People and Families of AndoverIn Andover, about 67% of adults are married. Andover is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Wealth and EducationIn 2000, Andover had a median family income of $104,820. Many people in Andover make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Andover have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the town.) Political InclinationsAndover residents donated more money ($113,721) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town. Andover HousingAn estimated 79% of living spaces in Andover are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the town as a sign of wealth and desirability. CommutingIn Andover, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
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| Andover | 31,247 | $104,820 | | Boxford | 7,921 | $119,491 | | Lawrence | 72,043 | $31,809 | | Methuen | 43,789 | $59,831 | | North Andover | 27,202 | $91,105 | | North Reading | 13,837 | $86,341 | | Tewksbury | 28,851 | $76,443 |
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The listings in Andover, Massachusetts and surrounding areas provide the following services:
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(8) Teens and Adolescents
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(8) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(1) Methadone Maintenance
(3) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(12) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(8) Females
(6) Males
(14) Outpatient
(6) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(4) Clients With Legal Issues
(5) Spanish Speaking
(6) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(6) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) Hospital Inpatient
(2) Halfway House
(5) Mental Health Services
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(4) American Sign Language
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(2) Gay and Lesbian
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If you or a loved one in Andover is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Andover try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Andover, Massachusetts to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.
An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center can help an individual from Andover, MA. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Andover, Massachusetts to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center will encourage the individual from Andover to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Andover, Massachusetts the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.
There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Andover, that may include Outpatient Addiction Recovery, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, Long-term Rehabs, Inpatient Rehabs, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Andover in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Andover can be open to all of the different available options.
The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Andover, MA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Andover Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.
The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Andover, Massachusetts treatment program; a quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Andover, MA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.
An effective Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Andover, Massachusetts will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Andover, MA. Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Andover with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.
As the individual from Andover, MA. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.
Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Andover that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.
Getting Help
Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Andover,Massachusetts Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center request form and we will call you shortly.

There are no listings in Andover, MA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Andover, Massachusetts:Psychological Center Lawrence, MA 4.0 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| Lowell Community Health Ctr Inc Tewksbury, MA 4.1 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Team Coordinating Agency Inc Haverhill, MA 8.7 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
| Baldpate Hospital Georgetown, MA 10.5 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| CAB Health and Recovery Services Inc Danvers, MA 11.8 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
| Catholic Charites Danvers, MA 11.8 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mental Health 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)
| Citizens for Adequate Housing Inc Peabody, MA 12.2 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
| Inn Transition Peabody, MA 12.5 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
| Eastern Middlesex Alcoholism Services Malden, MA 15.1 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
| HRI Clinics DBA Arbour Counseling Serv Malden, MA 15.1 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| Hampstead Hospital Hampstead, NH 15.8 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Arbour Counseling Malden, MA 15.9 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| North Shore Medical Center Salem Hosp Salem, MA 16.0 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)
| Outpatient Services Salem, MA 16.0 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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, 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)
| Arbour Counseling Services Woburn, MA 16.0 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA 16.3 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
| Health and Education Services Inc Beverly, MA 16.6 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Leland Unit Beverly Hospital Beverly, MA 16.6 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)
| North Shore Counseling Center Beverly, MA 16.6 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
| Lynn Community Health Inc Lynn, MA 16.9 miles from Andover
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
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Did You Know? ... Interesting Facts and Statistics:
Among persons aged 12 or older in 2001, the rate of alcohol or illegal drug treatment during the 12 months prior to the interview was highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives (4.4 percent) and persons reporting more than one race (3.1 percent) and lowest among Asians (0.4 percent).
In a recent study that was conducted by a group called the Eagle River Youth Coalition, it was discovered that over 40% of middle school children in the county had use inhalants within the past 30 days.
As of 2008 an estimated 3.8 million Americans aged 12 or older reported trying heroin at least once during their lifetimes.
Heroin enters the brain, where it is converted to morphine and binds to receptors known as opioid receptors. Opioid receptors are located in many areas of the brain (and in the body), especially those involved in the perception of pain and in reward.
Nationally, almost a quarter (22.8 percent) of all persons aged 12 or older participated in binge use of alcohol in the past month in 2002.2003. In addition to having the lowest rate in the Nation for past month use of alcohol (29.6 percent), Utah had the lowest rate for past month binge use of alcohol among all persons aged 12 or older (15.9 percent). North Dakota had the highest rate among all persons aged 12 or older (31.4 percent) and among persons aged 26 or older (28.4 percent). Most of the States in the top fifth for past month binge use of alcohol for persons aged 12 or older were from the Midwest (six States).
The widespread abuse of cocaine has stimulated extensive efforts to develop treatment programs for this type of drug abuse.
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| 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 Andover: | Bbss St. Augustine's 43 Essex St. Andover, Massachusetts 1810
AA Meeting Days and Times Thursday, 7:30 PM
Kitchen Table St. Augustine's 43 Essex St. Andover, Massachusetts 1810
AA Meeting Days and Times Saturday, 8:00 PM
Lawrence Orig. Merrimack Chapel Rte. 125 Andover, Massachusetts 1810
AA Meeting Days and Times Wednesday, 7:30 PM
Serenity Christ Church 25 Central St. Andover, Massachusetts 1810
AA Meeting Days and Times Wednesday, 10:30 AM
South Church Central St. Andover, Massachusetts 1810
AA Meeting Days and Times Friday, 8:00 PM
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