East Dennis, MA Profile

East Dennis, MA, population 3,299 , is located in Massachusetts's Barnstable county, about 62.8 miles from Boston and 64.8 miles from Providence.

In the 90's the population of East Dennis has grown by about 28%.

East Dennis Statistics East Dennis Gender Information

Males in East Dennis: 1,510 (46%)
Females in East Dennis: 1,789 (54%)

As % of Population in East Dennis in East Dennis    

Race Diversity in East Dennis

White: 97%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in East Dennis in East Dennis      

Age Diversity in East Dennis

Median Age in East Dennis: 55.1 (Males in East Dennis: 53.5, Females in East Dennis: 55.8)

East Dennis Males Under 20: 8%     East Dennis Females Under 20: 9% East Dennis Males 20 to 40: 7%     East Dennis Females 20 to 40: 7% East Dennis Males 40 to 60: 12%     East Dennis Females 40 to 60: 15% East Dennis Males Over 60: 19%     East Dennis Females Over 60: 23%

Economics in East Dennis in East Dennis

East Dennis Household Average Size: 2.17 people
East Dennis Median Household Income: $ 47,857
East Dennis Median Value of Homes: $ 213,400


East Dennis Location Information
Elevation: 31 feet above sea level. Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles. Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Dennis Dennis 1.7 Miles South Dennis 3.7 Miles Northwest Harwich 4.0 Miles Brewster 4.3 Miles Yarmouth Port 5.3 Miles South Yarmouth 5.4 Miles West Dennis 5.4 Miles Harwich 6.0 Miles Dennis Port 6.1 Miles Harwich Port 6.8 Miles Big Cities Nearest East Dennis (Population 100,000+) Boston 62.8 Miles Providence 64.8 Miles Cambridge 65.3 Miles Lowell 85.4 Miles Worcester 91.7 Miles Manchester 109.0 Miles Springfield 127.4 Miles Hartford 130.2 Miles New Haven 146.3 Miles Waterbury 149.9 Miles


The listings in East Dennis, Massachusetts and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in East Dennis, Massachusetts? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in East Dennis and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in East Dennis that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in East Dennis is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in East Dennis are Outpatient Drug Rehab Programs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Short-term Drug Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in East Dennis will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in East Dennis, Massachusetts to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in East Dennis will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in East Dennis, MA. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in East Dennis, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to East Dennis, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in East Dennis. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in East Dennis which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in East Dennis, MA. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

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

There are no listings in East Dennis, MA. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from East Dennis, Massachusetts:

Gosnold Thorne Gosnold Inc Centerville, MA 3.3 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cape Cod Human Services Inc Hyannis, MA 5.7 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gosnold Inc Cataumet, MA 8.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gosnold Inc Gosnold Thorne Counseling Falmouth, MA 8.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gosnold Treatment Center Falmouth, MA 8.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Emerson House West Falmouth, MA 8.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Halfway House, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
High Point STIT Plymouth, MA 25.0 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
High Point Treatment Center Inc Plymouth, MA 26.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Anchor House Plymouth, MA 31.5 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Marthas Vineyard Community Services Oak Bluffs, MA 31.9 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family and Childrens Services of Nantucket, MA 32.1 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
North River Counseling Inc Marshfield, MA 37.6 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Monarch House New Bedford, MA 40.4 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Seven Hills Behavioral Health Inc New Bedford, MA 40.4 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, 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)
Harmony House New Bedford, MA 40.5 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Center for Human Services New Bedford, MA 46.4 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Community Counseling of Bristol County Taunton, MA 48.3 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Bay Mental Health South Weymouth, MA 49.6 miles from East Dennis
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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
EMH Recovery Inc Brockton, MA 49.6 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gosnold Thorne Counseling Center Brockton, MA 49.6 miles from East Dennis
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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)

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

Heroin users who inject the drug expose themselves to additional risks, including contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, and other blood-borne viruses.

In the 1950s the American and German armies were interested in psychotropic agents; MDMA was among the tested substances.

In 2005, 23.4 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that, in the past year, they had gotten into a serious fight at school or at work; 16.8 percent had taken part in a group-against-group fight; 3.2 percent had carried a handgun at least once; 3.3 percent had sold illegal drugs (down from 3.8 percent in 2004); 4.2 percent had, at least once, stolen or tried to steal something worth more than $50; and 7.4 percent had, in at least one instance, attacked others with intent to seriously hurt them (down from 8.2 percent in 2004).

Among persons aged 12 or older in 2001, the rates for illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse were highest among American Indians/Alaska Natives (13.9 percent) and among persons reporting more than one race (12.6 percent). Asians and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders had the lowest rates for illegal drug or alcohol dependence or abuse (3.7 and 4.9 percent, respectively). Among whites, the rate was 7.5 percent, among blacks, 6.2 percent, and among Hispanics, 7.8 percent.

OxyContin is a central nervous system depressant. OxyContin affects the opioid receptors found in the central nervous system that activate responses ranging from analgesia to respiratory depression to euphoria.

Men and women have been reported to have similar rates of non medical use of prescription drugs. An exception that has been reported to be found is among youth that are 12-17 year-olds. In this particular age group, young women have been reported to be much more likely than young men to use prescription drugs non- medically.


The following survey was completed by residents of East Dennis, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in East Dennis, Massachusetts. 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 East Dennis, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in East Dennis, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in East Dennis, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in East Dennis, Massachusetts?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
Most common first drug experience in East Dennis, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in East Dennis, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in East Dennis, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in East Dennis, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in East Dennis, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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