Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 34 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 51,701 residents in Plymouth.

The People and Families of Plymouth

In Plymouth, about 56% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Plymouth than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plymouth had a median family income of $63,266.

Political Inclinations

Plymouth folks tended to give their money ($17,890) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Plymouth Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Plymouth that were owner-occupied was 78%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Plymouth housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Plymouth, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Plymouth Low Property Crime


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Plymouth, Massachusetts and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Plymouth and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Plymouth that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Plymouth works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Plymouth to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Plymouth. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Plymouth, Massachusetts, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Plymouth will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Plymouth, MA. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Plymouth, MA., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Plymouth will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Plymouth, MA., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Plymouth, MA. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Plymouth. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

There are 3 local Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facilities in Plymouth, Massachusetts. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Centers that are closest geographically to Plymouth:

Anchor House Plymouth, MA
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
High Point STIT Plymouth, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
North River Counseling Inc Marshfield, MA 16.3 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gosnold Inc Cataumet, MA 16.9 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gosnold Inc Gosnold Thorne Counseling Falmouth, MA 16.9 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment 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 16.9 miles from Plymouth
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 16.9 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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
Harmony House New Bedford, MA 22.6 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment 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)
High Point Treatment Center Inc New Bedford, MA 23.0 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Monarch House New Bedford, MA 23.0 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 23.0 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
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)
Gosnold Thorne Gosnold Inc Centerville, MA 23.5 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol 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)
Community Counseling of Bristol County Taunton, MA 24.5 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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)
Cape Cod Human Services Inc Hyannis, MA 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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)
Center for Human Services New Bedford, MA 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment 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
EMH Recovery Inc Brockton, MA 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
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 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
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 24.8 miles from Plymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
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

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

Rates of current, binge, and heavy alcohol use among underage persons declined between 2002 and 2008. Current use dropped from 28.8 to 26.4 percent; binge use declined from 19.3 to 17.4 percent; and heavy use declined from 6.2 to 5.5 percent.

Long-term marijuana users who cease using the drug report symptoms such as irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving, all of which make it difficult to quit.

A majority of teens aged 12 to 17 reported that they disapprove of their peers using substances. In 2006, 89.1 percent of teens "strongly" or "somewhat" disapproved of their peers smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, and 82.8 percent strongly or somewhat disapproved of peers using marijuana or hashish once a month or more. These rates were higher than those reported in 2005 (88.2 and 81.4 percent, respectively). In 2006, 81.7 percent of teens strongly or somewhat disapproved of peers trying marijuana or hashish once or twice, and 86.4 percent of teens strongly or somewhat disapproved of peers having one or two drinks of an alcoholic beverage nearly every day. Both estimates were similar to those reported in 2005 (80.8 and 85.6 percent, respectively).

Those with many years of heavy drug or alcohol abuse may have a much more difficult time when it comes to ending their abuse patterns. The difficulty may lie in the fact that their lifestyle has consisted of drug or alcohol use for such an extended period of time that it may be difficult to even begin to imagine living without substances. This type of individual may greatly benefit from attending a long term residential drug rehab treatment program. This type of drug recovery treatment generally involves a period of three to six months, providing the individual with an extensive change of environment as well as twenty-four hour a day professional support.

If swallowed with alcohol, cocaine?s effects peak in 30 minutes and last about 3 hours.

There have been many cases when Xanax has been used as a "date rape drug", due to the sudden onset of the medication, and the side effect of memory loss.


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 Plymouth:

Airport
Plym. Airport
So. Meadow Rd.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Anchor
60 1/2 Cherry St., N. Plymouth
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

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

Big Book Step Study
Christ Ch. Episcopal
149 Court St.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM

Change & Rearrange
Congregational Church
State Rd.. 3a Manomet
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 9:00 AM

Eel River
St. Peter's
10 Memorial Dr.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 11:00 AM

Fore & Aft
Christ Ch. Episcopal
149 Court St.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:30 AM
Wednesday, 10:30 AM
Friday, 10:30 AM
Thursday, 10:30 AM

Fore And Aft
Christ Ch. Episcopal
149 Court St.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 10:30 AM

Honest Effort
Anchor House
60 1/2 Cherry St
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Jordan
Christ Ch. Episcopal
149 Court St.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Just Don't Drink
Congregational Church
State Rd. 3a Manomet
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:00 PM

Little Red Schoolhouse
Herring & Long Pond
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 3:30 PM

Live & Let Live
Jordan Hosp.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:30 AM

Manomet Miracles
Congregational Church
State & Beaver Dam Rds.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Red School House
Herring Pond Rd.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Road To Recovery
Little Red School House
1 Prince St.
Plymouth, Massachusetts 2360

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 6:00 PM
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Plymouth, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
89%
0%
11%
Marijuana use in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
81%
14%
Perception of Alcohol in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
20%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
89%
11%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
80%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
11%
66%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Plymouth, 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%
14%
0%
9%
6%
0%
40%
4%
2%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Plymouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
2%
7%
3%
5%
15%
2%
12%
7%
16%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Plymouth, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Plymouth, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
80%
17%
Have you ever gone to school in Plymouth, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
80%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Plymouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
3%
3%
3%
4%
14%
5%
12%
4%
18%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
31%
43%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
28%
72%
Surveys updated monthly.

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