Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 21 miles SW of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 41 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is located in the Fitchburg - Leominster metropolitan area. Fitchburg has a population of 39,102.

The People and Families of Fitchburg

In Fitchburg, about 44% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fitchburg had a median family income of $43,291.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fitchburg gave more campaign money ($6,900) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fitchburg Housing

Owners occupy 52% of the housing units in Fitchburg. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Fitchburg is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Fitchburg, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Fitchburg39,102$43,291
Ashburnham5,546$58,993
Leominster41,303$54,660
Lunenburg9,401$63,981
Shirley6,373$66,250
Townsend9,198$67,173
Westminster6,907$61,835

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%Fitchburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Fitchburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fitchburg Affordability of Property Taxes


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

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



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

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg are Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs, Long-term Drug Rehab Centers, Short-term Addiction Treatment, Inpatient Drug Treatment Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

There are 5 local Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. We have also provided 15 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Fitchburg:

Habit Management Fitchburg, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Habit OPCO Fitchburg, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Health Alliance Hospital Fitchburg, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Luk Crisis Center Inc Fitchburg, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
UMass Memorial Health Alliance Fitchburg, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mental Health Services, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McLean Ambulatory and Residential Ashburnham, MA 7.2 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance
GAAMHA Inc Gardner, MA 8.8 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
McLean Center at Fernside Princeton, MA 10.6 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
North Central Human Services Gardner, MA 10.7 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: 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, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Clinton Hospital Clinton, MA 14.5 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Merrimack River Medical Hudson, NH 15.1 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Greater Nashua Council on Alcoholism Nashua, NH 15.1 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Healthy Steps Program Nashua, NH 15.1 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Youth Council Nashua, NH 15.1 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Integrated Treatment Unit Rutland, MA 16.6 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Assabet Human Services Inc Acton, MA 21.0 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Veterans Center for Addiction Trt Bedford, MA 21.0 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Prevention and Recovery Center Cambridge, MA 21.0 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Emerson Hospital Concord, MA 21.0 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Advocates Community Counseling Framingham, MA 21.0 miles from Fitchburg
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

There were no statistically significant changes between 2005 and 2006 in the rate of current illegal drug use for any racial/ethnic subgroup among persons aged 12 or older or among teens aged 12 to 17. Among young adults aged 18 to 25 who reported two or more races, the rate of current illegal drug use decreased from 31.8 percent in 2005 to 22.4 percent in 2006. In that 18-to-25-year age group, 28.5 percent of American Indians or Alaska Natives, 22.7 percent of whites, 17.3 percent of blacks, 13.9 percent of Hispanics, and 9.0 percent of Asians were current illegal drug users in 2006.

The withdrawal symptoms that are most commonly associated with morphine addiction are usually experienced shortly before the time of the next scheduled dose, sometimes within as early as a few hours after the last administration.

Ecstasy can also be dangerous to overall health and, on rare occasions, lethal.

3.8 million people (1.5 percent of the population above 12) say they have tried heroin at least once in their lifetimes.

Hyperthermia as a result of Ecstasy use can lead to serious heart and kidney problems?or, rarely, death.

Among adults aged 18 or older who had MDE in the past year, 65.6 percent received treatment (i.e., saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional or used prescription medication) for depression in the same time period.


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 Fitchburg:

Christ Church
569 Main St.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 8:00 PM

First There Is Hope
Immaculate Conception Church
59 Walnut St.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Friendship
7th Day Advent Ch., 205 Summer St.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Keep It Simple
Faith Lutheran
820 Main St.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM
Monday, 12:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
Thursday, 12:00 PM
Friday, 12:00 PM

Newman Group
Emanuel Lutheran Ch.
1200 Fitch Hwy
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Sun. A.m.
Notre Dame Hi
151 South St.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:15 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Fitchburg, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Fitchburg, 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 Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
76%
16%
8%
Marijuana use in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
79%
21%
Perception of Alcohol in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
6%
91%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
28%
48%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Fitchburg, 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%
10%
1%
6%
7%
2%
64%
2%
0%
1%
Most common first drug experience in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
2%
8%
3%
5%
13%
5%
9%
9%
16%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Fitchburg, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
5%
2%
5%
3%
4%
15%
3%
11%
8%
16%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
21%
51%
20%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
21%
79%
Surveys updated monthly.

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