Swampscott, Massachusetts

Swampscott, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 2 miles E of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 10 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 14,412 people lived in Swampscott.

The People and Families of Swampscott

In Swampscott, about 61% of adults are married.

In Swampscott, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Swampscott had a median family income of $82,795. Many people in Swampscott make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Massachusetts. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Swampscott.)

Political Inclinations

Swampscott residents donated more money ($67,300) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Swampscott Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Swampscott are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Swampscott as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Swampscott, 81% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Swampscott14,412$82,795
Lynn89,050$45,295
Marblehead20,377$99,892
Nahant3,632$76,926
Peabody48,129$65,483
Salem40,407$55,635
Saugus26,078$65,782

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%Swampscott Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Swampscott Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Swampscott Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Swampscott Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Swampscott College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Swampscott Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Swampscott People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Swampscott Low Rate of Poverty


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

(5) Mental Health Services
(15) Outpatient
(10) Teens and Adolescents
(11) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(3) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(5) American Sign Language
(8) Spanish Speaking
(8) Females
(9) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(4) Hospital Inpatient
(6) Males
(9) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(5) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(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 have a problem with drug or alcohol addiction and live in Swampscott, Massachusetts? Are you concerned about a family member in Swampscott, who has a problem like this? Whatever your situation it's easy to believe that you're alone with this . . . that, somehow, you have to solve the problem all on your own. That is not the case. We care about you - and will help you find a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Swampscott, suited to your specific treatment needs. You don't have to deal with drug addiction or alcoholism on your own!

A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Swampscott, is a good option for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. The goal of an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Swampscott, MA. is to direct the initial treatment plan toward the ability of the individual to stop using drugs and/or alcohol and hence avoid the psychological, legal, financial, social, and physical consequences that are usually associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.

There are many different addiction treatment approaches such as Long-term Addiction Treatment Facilities, Outpatient Drug Treatment, Short-term Rehabs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Swampscott, typically focus on the two-fold nature of drug addiction and alcoholism: physical and psychological addiction. Physical addiction can be treated by a detoxification program in Swampscott, Massachusetts with treatment procedure to assist with the painful withdrawal symptoms which manifest themselves when a person discontinues the consumption of a drug or drugs that they are addicted to. With habitual use of a psychoactive substance the brain gradually adapts to the presence of the drug so the desired effect becomes minimal. This is how physical tolerance develops to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol to name a few. It also explains why more and more of the drug is needed to get the same effect with habitual use of an addictive drug. The abrupt cessation of an addictive drug can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms where the body may take weeks or months (depending on the drug involved) to return to normal function. The withdrawal symptoms from certain substances, such as heroin, can induce severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, and be quite prolonged.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Swampscott, will not only provide the person with a professional detox but also provide an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Center for the psychological issues inevitably underlying all drug and alcohol addiction problems, so as to decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a clean and sober life.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Swampscott, MA. is more likely to be one of the most successful methods for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities in Swampscott, are designed to deliver a comprehensive treatment curriculum and assist a person in every facet of their life 24 hours a day.

For a person to make a successful recovery, they must acquire new knowledge, abilities and 'life skills'. This new knowledge, abilities and life skills must be directed toward strategies for returning home to Swampscott, from an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program and encountering old drug using acquaintances in Swampscott - as well as ways to handle the many reminders and triggers of their past drug using days in Swampscott. These triggers can produce memories which can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors often hinder the recovering addict, making it very difficult for them to feel as though they have control over their actions concerning drug using impulses. This is because research into the brain of addicts shows changes in the way their brain functions long after they have discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. This is the main reason why even an individual with will power as strong as steel may find it extremely difficult to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment. With so many obstacles such as triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, it is no surprise why so many people attend an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility each year to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

There are many reasons why a person should enroll into a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Swampscott. A few of the many reasons are: the inability to control or eliminate their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, legal problems, severe depression and general unhappiness due to excessive drug or alcohol use.

Getting Help

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

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

Lynn Community Health Inc Lynn, MA 2.1 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol 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 2.1 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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
North Shore Medical Center Salem Hosp Salem, MA 2.5 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
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 2.5 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 2.5 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 5.0 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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 5.3 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Health and Education Services Inc Beverly, MA 6.7 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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 6.7 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 6.7 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation 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 7.1 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
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 7.2 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
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 8.2 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
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 8.6 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Treatment 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
Rehabilitation and Health Inc East Boston, MA 8.8 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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
Eliot Community Human Health Services Everett, MA 8.8 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
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
Eastern Middlesex Alcoholism Services Malden, MA 9.4 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
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 9.4 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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
After Care Services Inc Boston, MA 9.7 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
North Suffolk Mental Hlth Association Boston, MA 9.7 miles from Swampscott
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
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:

During 2004, 7.2% of federal prisoners reported using methamphetamine in the month prior to offense.

Amphetamine has been, and is still, used by militaries around the world.

Among teens aged 12 to 17 in 2005, the rate of current illegal drug use was highest among American Indians or Alaska Natives, about twice the overall rate among teens (19.2 vs. 9.9 percent, respectively). The rates for other groups were 11.0 percent among blacks, 10.1 percent among whites, 9.7 percent among those reporting two or more races, 9.4 percent among Hispanics, and 3.3 percent among Asians.

The duration of methadone treatment should be individually and clinically determined, and maintenance treatment should last for as long as the physician and the individual patient agree is appropriate.

Rates of treatment for mental health problems varied by age for adults aged 18 or older: 10.8 percent for adults aged 18 to 25, 14.0 percent for adults aged 26 to 49, and 12.4 percent for adults aged 50 or older.

Prolonged use of snorting cocaine can cause ulcerations in the mucous membrane of the nose and holes and in the barrier separating the nostrils.


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 Swampscott:

How It Works
St. John The Evangelist
174 Humphrey St.
Swampscott, Massachusetts 1907

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 11:30 AM

No. Shore Bbss
First Congregational Church
40 Monument Ave.
Swampscott, Massachusetts 1907

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Recovery
Ymca Youth Ctr.
Blossom St.
Swampscott, Massachusetts 1907

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 AM
Thursday, 7:00 AM

Women's Step
2600 Mass. Ave., Room 24
Swampscott, Massachusetts 1907

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Swampscott, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
80%
5%
15%
Marijuana use in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
82%
18%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
91%
9%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
81%
12%
Perception of Alcohol in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
3%
93%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
77%
23%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
27%
50%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Swampscott, 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
12%
7%
0%
3%
7%
0%
54%
8%
1%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Swampscott, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
6%
2%
8%
2%
4%
14%
5%
6%
8%
16%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Swampscott, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Swampscott, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Swampscott, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
89%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Swampscott, 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%
9%
5%
20%
9%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
7%
65%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
50%
50%
Surveys updated monthly.

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