Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles N of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Lexington contains a population of approximately 30,355.

The People and Families of Lexington

In Lexington, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Lexington, at least compared to other towns of its size.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Lexington boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lexington had a median family income of $111,899. The typical family in Lexington is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Lexington have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Lexington, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Lexington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $465,361. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Lexington Housing

Lexington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Lexington, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Lexington30,355$111,899
Arlington42,389$78,741
Bedford12,595$101,081
Belmont24,194$95,057
Burlington22,876$82,072
Lincoln8,056$87,842
Woburn37,258$66,364

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Lexington Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%Lexington College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Lexington Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%Lexington Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Lexington Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%Lexington People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lexington Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Lexington Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lexington Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you live in Lexington, Massachusetts and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Lexington.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Lexington treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Lexington would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Lexington to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Addiction Recovery Programs, Inpatient Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehabs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Lexington will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Lexington, Massachusetts, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Lexington, MA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Lexington, MA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Lexington, MA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Lexington is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

Getting Help

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

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

McLean Hospital Belmont, MA 2.6 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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
McLean Residence at The Brook Waltham, MA 4.1 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Riverside Outpatient Center Newton, MA 4.4 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
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
Caspar Inc Cambridge, MA 6.1 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Bournewood Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA 6.2 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, 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)
Somerville Mental Health Somerville, MA 6.3 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Hurley House Waltham, MA 6.3 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Eastern Middlesex Alcoholism Services Malden, MA 7.3 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
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 7.3 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Caspar House Somerville, MA 7.5 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Cambridge Health Alliance Somerville, MA 8.0 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Caspar Inc New Day For Pregnant and Somerville, MA 8.0 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
IMPACT Somerville, MA 8.0 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
North Charles Institute Somerville, MA 8.0 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Granada House Inc Allston, MA 8.5 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Concilio Hispano de Cambridge Inc Cambridge, MA 8.6 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Arbour Counseling Malden, MA 8.8 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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
Boston Alcohol and Substance Boston, MA 9.1 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Addiction Treatment Center of Brighton, MA 9.2 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Saint Elizabeths Comprehensive Brighton, MA 9.2 miles from Lexington
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
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:

Methadone often takes over twenty hours to leave the body once it's been taken; because each person's body metabolized the drug differently, this could vary from person to person.

The breakdown products of cocaine will be excreted and can be detected in the urine for 24-72 hours. For chronic cocaine users, it can be detected for up to 2 weeks.

The most commonly abuse substance among American youth is definitely alcohol. Chronic alcohol consumption kills thousands of young adults every year in the United States.

In 2006, 9.8 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 were current illegal drug users: 6.7 percent used marijuana, 3.3 percent engaged in nonmedical use of prescription type drugs, 1.3 percent used inhalants, 0.7 percent used hallucinogens, and 0.4 percent used cocaine.

Many women stop having menstrual periods when they are using opiates such as Methadone on a regular basis. If they cut down on Methadone or stop the drug completely, menstruation may resume.

During the euphoric period after cocaine use, which can last up until 30 minutes, users will experience hyperstimulation, reduced fatigue, and mental alertness. However, some users also experience restlessness, irritability, and anxiety.


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 Lexington:

12 + 12 In Recovery
Baptist Church
1580 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM

Big Book
First Baptist Church
1580 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 12:00 PM

First Shot
Hancock Cong. Ch.
1912 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:00 AM

Gratitude
Church Of Redeemer
6 Meriam St.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

May Day Women
First Baptist Church
1580 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 12:00 PM

Never Too Young
Church Of Redeemer
6 Meriam St.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2420

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

New Hope Group
Lexington Jaycee Hut
Old Chapin Highway
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 PM

New Hope Group 2
Lexington Jaycee Hut
Old Chapin Highway
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 9:30 AM

New Hope Group 3
Lexington Jaycee Hut
Old Chapin Highway
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 5:00 PM

Promises
First Baptist Church
1580 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 12:00 PM

Sober By Grace
2 Militia Dr., Rm G-5
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:30 AM
Monday, 6:30 AM
Friday, 6:30 AM
Thursday, 6:30 AM
Wednesday, 6:30 AM

St. Brigid's
1977 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 6:30 PM

Writings Of Bill W.
First Baptist Church
1580 Mass. Ave.
Lexington, Massachusetts 2421

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 12:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Lexington, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Lexington, 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 Lexington, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
88%
6%
6%
Marijuana use in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
86%
6%
Perception of Alcohol in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
2%
98%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
86%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
13%
58%
28%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Lexington, 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
3%
22%
1%
6%
7%
3%
46%
6%
0%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Lexington, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
2%
5%
3%
2%
11%
4%
11%
6%
23%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Lexington, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Lexington, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
79%
17%
Have you ever gone to school in Lexington, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
75%
22%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Lexington, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
2%
3%
6%
2%
4%
15%
2%
9%
4%
21%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
11%
57%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
48%
52%
Surveys updated monthly.

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