East Sandwich, MA Profile

East Sandwich, MA, population 3,720 , is located in Massachusetts's Barnstable county, about 49.9 miles from Providence and 52.9 miles from Boston.

In the 90's the population of East Sandwich has grown by about 17%.

East Sandwich Statistics East Sandwich Gender Information

Males in East Sandwich: 1,804 (48%)
Females in East Sandwich: 1,916 (52%)

As % of Population in East Sandwich in East Sandwich    

Race Diversity in East Sandwich

White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%

As % of Population in East Sandwich in East Sandwich    

Age Diversity in East Sandwich

Median Age in East Sandwich: 44.7 (Males in East Sandwich: 43.1, Females in East Sandwich: 46.1)

East Sandwich Males Under 20: 13%     East Sandwich Females Under 20: 12% East Sandwich Males 20 to 40: 8%     East Sandwich Females 20 to 40: 8% East Sandwich Males 40 to 60: 17%     East Sandwich Females 40 to 60: 20% East Sandwich Males Over 60: 10%     East Sandwich Females Over 60: 11%

Economics in East Sandwich in East Sandwich

East Sandwich Household Average Size: 2.54 people
East Sandwich Median Household Income: $ 66,318
East Sandwich Median Value of Homes: $ 243,200


East Sandwich Location Information
Elevation: 37 feet above sea level. Land Area: 7.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Sandwich Sandwich 2.5 Miles Forestdale 4.2 Miles Sagamore 4.4 Miles Bourne 7.6 Miles Barnstable Town 8.4 Miles Monument Beach 8.4 Miles Buzzards Bay 8.6 Miles Mashpee Neck 9.1 Miles Pocasset 9.3 Miles White Island Shores 10.3 Miles Big Cities Nearest East Sandwich (Population 100,000+) Providence 49.9 Miles Boston 52.9 Miles Cambridge 55.2 Miles Lowell 75.9 Miles Worcester 78.2 Miles Manchester 100.7 Miles Springfield 112.8 Miles Hartford 115.2 Miles New Haven 131.7 Miles Waterbury 135.0 Miles


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in East Sandwich, Massachusetts? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in East Sandwich 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 Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in East Sandwich that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in East Sandwich 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 Sandwich are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation, Long-term Addiction Recovery Centers, Short-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in East Sandwich will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in East Sandwich, 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 Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in East Sandwich 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 Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in East Sandwich, 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 Facility in East Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in East Sandwich. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in East Sandwich 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 an Alcohol Treatment or Drug 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in East Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, Massachusetts Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Gosnold Inc Cataumet, MA 8.1 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
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 Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
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 Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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
Gosnold Thorne Gosnold Inc Centerville, MA 14.2 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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)
High Point STIT Plymouth, MA 14.2 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 15.0 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment 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
Cape Cod Human Services Inc Hyannis, MA 16.8 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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)
Anchor House Plymouth, MA 21.5 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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 23.1 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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)
Monarch House New Bedford, MA 26.4 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 26.4 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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 26.5 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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)
North River Counseling Inc Marshfield, MA 30.0 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Center for Human Services New Bedford, MA 32.5 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
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 35.0 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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)
Family and Childrens Services of Nantucket, MA 35.4 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
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)
SSTAR Lifeline Program Fall River, MA 36.6 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Steppingstone Inc Fall River, MA 36.6 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Portguese Youth Cultural Organization Fall River, MA 37.1 miles from East Sandwich
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

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

When cocaine is abused recreationally it is not often taken by mouth. Toxic reactions, including death, have occurred in people who swallow the drug to avoid police detection or border authorities. This smuggling attempt is known as body packing.

For many heroin users, the inability to honestly earn enough money to meet their drug needs leads to crime.

The number of individuals in the U.S. that have reported abusing sedatives such as Xanax, has increase by more than 50% since 1998 in the United States.

Diversion and abuse of the prescription pain reliever OxyContin is particularly a problem in the eastern United States.

The average retail price of an Ecstasy tablet is between $20 and $30, making it attractive and accessible to younger users.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during 2009, Vicodin use was related to a percentage of car crashes that involved drivers who were under the influence of drugs.


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 East Sandwich:

Human Services Center
270 Quaker Meeting House Road
East Sandwich, Massachusetts 2537

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Rhci
311 Service Road
East Sandwich, Massachusetts 2537

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:30 AM

St. Mary's
Rt. 6a
East Sandwich, Massachusetts 2537

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of East Sandwich, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in East Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
0%
11%
Marijuana use in East Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
82%
15%
Perception of Alcohol in East Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
3%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
95%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
-5%
70%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in East Sandwich, 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
7%
18%
3%
4%
6%
0%
50%
1%
3%
8%
Most common first drug experience in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
7%
2%
4%
11%
4%
7%
10%
18%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in East Sandwich, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in East Sandwich, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
82%
11%
Have you ever gone to school in East Sandwich, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
87%
6%
What is the most common drug used in your school in East Sandwich, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
4%
2%
7%
3%
2%
15%
3%
12%
7%
19%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
0%
8%
70%
22%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
12%
88%
Surveys updated monthly.

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