Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 4 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 13 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the city are in the Boston metropolitan area. Salem has a population of 40,407.

The People and Families of Salem

In Salem, about 42% of adults are married. Lots of people in Salem live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Salem features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Salem had a median family income of $55,635. Salem, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Salem residents, with $30,225. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Salem Housing

In Salem, 49% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Salem rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Salem, 82% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Salem; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Salem use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Salem40,407$55,635
Beverly39,862$66,486
Danvers25,212$70,565
Lynn89,050$45,295
Marblehead20,377$99,892
Peabody48,129$65,483
Swampscott14,412$82,795

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Salem Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Salem Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Salem Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Salem Well-Paid Single Women


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

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



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Do you live in Salem, 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 Salem.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Salem 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center in Salem 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 Salem to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Rehab Programs, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Outpatient Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Salem 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 Salem, 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 Center in Salem, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Salem, 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 an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Facility in Salem, 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 Program in Salem 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 Salem, Massachusetts Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

CAB Health and Recovery Services Inc Salem, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
North Shore Medical Center Salem Hosp Salem, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)
Outpatient Services Salem, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug 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, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, 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)
Arbour Counseling Services Woburn, MA 0.0 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Inn Transition Peabody, MA 3.6 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, 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, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Citizens for Adequate Housing Inc Peabody, MA 3.9 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Lynn Community Health Inc Lynn, MA 4.0 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Project Cope Lynn, MA 4.0 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Health and Education Services Inc Beverly, MA 4.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Leland Unit Beverly Hospital Beverly, MA 4.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health 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)
North Shore Counseling Center Beverly, MA 4.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, 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)
Catholic Charites Danvers, MA 4.9 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
CAB Health and Recovery Services Inc Danvers, MA 5.0 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Arbour Counseling Malden, MA 9.6 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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
Tri City Mental Health Center Inc Everett, MA 10.3 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Eastern Middlesex Alcoholism Services Malden, MA 10.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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 10.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
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
Eliot Community Human Health Services Everett, MA 10.5 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: 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
Rehabilitation and Health Inc East Boston, MA 11.0 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
After Care Services Inc Boston, MA 11.9 miles from Salem
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Alcohol consumption levels also were associated with tobacco use. Among heavy alcohol users aged 12 or older, 58.3 percent smoked cigarettes in the past month, while only 20.4 percent of non-binge current drinkers and 17.2 percent of persons who did not drink alcohol in the past month were current smokers. Smokeless tobacco use and cigar use also were more prevalent among heavy drinkers (11.4 and 18.7 percent, respectively) than among non-binge drinkers (2.1 and 4.6 percent) and nondrinkers (2.2 and 2.1 percent).

The percentage of teens aged 12 to 17 indicating great risk in smoking marijuana once a month increased from 32.4 percent in 2002 to 34.9 percent in 2003, but the percentage remained unchanged between 2003 and 2008 (33.9 percent). The rate of teens aged 12 to 17 perceiving great risk in smoking marijuana once or twice a week also increased from 51.5 percent in 2002 to 55.0 percent in 2005, but the rate declined between 2005 and 2008 (53.1 percent). Coincident with trends in perceived great risk of marijuana use, the prevalence of past month marijuana use among teens aged 12 to 17 decreased between 2002 (8.2 percent) and 2005 (6.8 percent), then remained stable between 2005 and 2008 (6.7 percent).

As many as half of all babies born to heroin users are born with low birth weight. These babies, many of whom are premature, often suffer from serious health problems during the newborn period, including breathing problems, and are at increased risk of lifelong disabilities.

Most (66.9 percent) of the 0.7 million recent cocaine initiates were 18 or older when they first used. The average age at first use among recent initiates aged 12 to 49 was 19.8 years, which was similar to the average age in 2007 (20.2 years).

Teens aged 12 to 17 who believed their parents would strongly disapprove of their using a particular substance were less likely to use that substance than were teens who believed their parents would somewhat disapprove or neither approve nor disapprove. For example, past month cigarette use was reported by 7.9 percent of teens who perceived strong parental disapproval of their smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day compared with 40.5 percent of teens who believed their parents would not strongly disapprove. Current marijuana use also was much less prevalent among teens who perceived strong parental disapproval for trying marijuana or hashish once or twice than for those who did not (4.6 vs. 27.0 percent).

Alcohol consumption levels also were associated with tobacco use. Among heavy alcohol users aged 12 or older, 60.6 percent smoked cigarettes in the past month, while only 20.4 percent of non-binge current drinkers and 16.7 percent of persons who did not drink alcohol in the past month were current smokers. Smokeless tobacco use and cigar use also were more prevalent among heavy drinkers (11.9 and 19.2 percent, respectively) than among non-binge drinkers (1.9 and 5.0 percent) and nondrinkers (1.9 and 2.2 percent).


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 Salem:

12+12
Colonial Terr. Comm. Room
Boston St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 10:30 AM

Back To Basics
Salvation Army
93 North St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

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

Castle Hill Gratitude
St. Ann's
9 Cleveland St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

New Young People
St. James Hall
156 Federal St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:00 PM

North River 12+12
St. James Hall
156 Federal St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 8:00 PM

Old Salem
St. Peter's
24 St. Peter Street
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

Senior
Colonial Terr. Comm. Room
Boston St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Monday, 10:00 AM

Seniors
Colonial Terr. Comm. Room
Boston St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 10:00 AM

Simply 12 + 12
Grace Church
385 Essex St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 6:00 PM

Smart Start
Salvation Army
56 Margin St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 4:00 PM

Weekender
First Ch. Unitarian
316 Essex St.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 PM

Witch City
State College So. Campus Cafe.
Harrison Rd.
Salem, Massachusetts 1970

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 10:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Salem, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Salem, 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 Salem, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
9%
10%
Marijuana use in Salem, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
93%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Salem, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
7%
92%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
98%
2%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
91%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
17%
53%
22%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Salem, 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
2%
25%
2%
5%
7%
2%
51%
6%
0%
0%
Most common first drug experience in Salem, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
3%
2%
8%
2%
4%
13%
3%
12%
5%
19%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Salem, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Salem, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Salem, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
82%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Salem, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
5%
3%
7%
2%
4%
12%
4%
8%
5%
25%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
20%
52%
23%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
61%
39%
Surveys updated monthly.

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