Kingston, Massachusetts

Kingston, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 3 miles NW of Plymouth, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Boston metropolitan area. Kingston has a population of 11,780.

The People and Families of Kingston

In Kingston, about 62% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kingston. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kingston had a median family income of $65,101.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Kingston residents, with $4,250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kingston Housing

In Kingston, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Kingston, 87% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Kingston use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Kingston11,780$65,101
Carver11,163$61,738
Duxbury14,248$106,245
Halifax7,500$65,461
Marshfield24,324$76,541
Pembroke16,927$74,985
Plymouth51,701$63,266

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kingston Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kingston Low Violent Crime


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

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



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Are drugs and alcohol creating destruction in your life in Kingston, MA.? Do you know of someone in Kingston, MA. that is going down the dark path of drug or alcohol addiction? It is very easy for someone to fall into the trap of addiction, but an individual soon realizes that it is extremely difficult to kick an addiction. That is where an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Kingston comes in, to assist with the seemingly impossible task of treating individuals who have lost hope at ever being sober and happy again.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Kingston treats drug addiction and alcoholism by ingraining in an addict that drugs and alcohol are not the solution to their problems and difficulties in life. It teaches an addict that all of their problems have solutions, solutions that can be found through cognitive reasoning and common sense. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Kingston would put the individual in the frame of mind to overcome life's obstacles by confronting them head on, and obliterates the person's desire to use drugs as a way out.

There are many different types of in-patient and out-patient treatment programs available in Kingston, MA., because each individual has different needs. Examples of programs available in Kingston are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Kingston have a two-prong approach to treatment, both the physical and psychological causes and effects of drug and alcohol addiction. As the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, the effect that the drug creates within the body is lessened. Due to this physical tolerance, more and more drugs or alcohol must be consumed to get high or even get a buzz.

The physical aspect of addiction is the first thing an addict will address when making the decision to seek treatment for addiction. A detoxification program in Kingston, Massachusetts delivered by a qualified Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility will navigate the addict through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abruptly coming off of drugs or alcohol. These withdrawal symptoms can last for days, weeks or months; all depending on the drug of choice and individual circumstances. Heroin withdrawal for example will take a considerable amount of time to detox and is a highly painful and uncomfortable process. Detoxification and psychological counseling right from get-go will put the individual on the right path to address issues involved with drug and alcohol abuse. This gives the individual a better chance of having a lasting recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Kingston, MA. takes the individual out of the environment which may have triggered their addiction, and offers an environment that will ensure a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be given tools to better handle life situations and triggers which may have caused their drug use. When the individual completes treatment and does return home, he will do so with a new ability to handle triggers, which will no longer have an influence over him, his actions and behavior.

People who have abused drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain. Research shows that these changes in the brain effect how an addict responds to situations. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities are aware of this and know that an addict will need more than high hopes to beat addiction. This is yet another reason why professional treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Kingston, MA. is so important.

There are a lot of reasons to seek treatment today, mainly because most people who try to kick the habit on their own will fail and just start using drugs or alcohol again. Tackling addiction and getting control of your life can be achieved by seeking treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Kingston, MA. It doesn't have to be another failure, sobriety can be achieved with the right technology and the care and support of people who want to see you winning again. Don't think about it, do something about it and get your life or the life of someone you care about on the road to a sober and happy life today. Treatment can begin immediately by finding which option is best for you at one of the many Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Kingston, MA.

Getting Help

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

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

Anchor House Plymouth, MA 2.7 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug 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
North River Counseling Inc Marshfield, MA 8.8 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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)
High Point Treatment Center Inc Plymouth, MA 9.0 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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
High Point STIT Plymouth, MA 9.8 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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
EMH Recovery Inc Brockton, MA 15.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab 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 15.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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)
High Point Youth Detox Brockton, MA 15.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
High Point Youth STIT Brockton, MA 15.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mens Addiction Treatment Center Brockton, MA 15.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
South Bay Mental Health South Weymouth, MA 16.1 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Brockton Addiction Treatment Center Brockton, MA 16.2 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, 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
Brockton Family and Brockton, MA 16.2 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
South Bay Mental Health Center Brockton, MA 16.2 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, 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)
Post ATS Step Down Services Weymouth, MA 18.4 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Community Counseling of Bristol County Taunton, MA 19.7 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 Center for Counseling and Educ Taunton, MA 19.7 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: 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
Catholic Charities Braintree, MA 19.8 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Bay State Community Services Inc Quincy, MA 21.9 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Shore Recovery Home Quincy, MA 21.9 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Norton Family Practice Norton, MA 22.1 miles from Kingston
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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:

Because of its availability and intense effects, crack cocaine has grown in popularity.

Rates of binge alcohol use in 2006 were 1.5 percent among 12 or 13 year olds, 8.9 percent among 14 or 15 year olds, 20.0 percent among 16 or 17 year olds, 36.2 percent among persons aged 18 to 20, and 46.1 percent among those aged 21 to 25. The rate peaked at ages 21 to 23 (49.3 percent at age 21, 48.9 percent at age 22, and 47.2 percent at age 23), then decreased beyond young adulthood from 34.2 percent of 26 to 34 year olds to 18.4 percent of persons aged 35 or older.

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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 Kingston:

Bb Step Study
V.c.f. Ch.
8 Hilltop Ave.,
Kingston, Massachusetts 2364

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Beginners
Beal Meeting House
224 Main Street
Kingston, Massachusetts 2364

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Chapter 2
Vcf Ch.
8 Hilltop Rd.
Kingston, Massachusetts 2364

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 6:30 PM

Courage To Change
Beal House
222 Main St.
Kingston, Massachusetts 2364

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:15 PM

Early Bird Gratitude
Vcf Ch.
8 Hilltop Rd.
Kingston, Massachusetts 2364

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 AM
Monday, 7:00 AM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Friday, 7:00 AM
Saturday, 7:00 AM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Kingston, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Kingston, 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 February 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
86%
1%
13%
Marijuana use in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
75%
16%
Perception of Alcohol in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
12%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
9%
64%
23%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Kingston, 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
15%
26%
2%
5%
5%
0%
40%
2%
1%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Kingston, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
3%
3%
6%
3%
2%
12%
5%
7%
9%
22%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Kingston, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Kingston, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
90%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Kingston, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Kingston, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
8%
3%
3%
11%
2%
9%
8%
22%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
26%
47%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
7%
93%
Surveys updated monthly.

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