Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 9 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Waltham has a population of 59,226.

The People and Families of Waltham

In Waltham, about 38% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Waltham live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waltham had a median family income of $64,595. You could say that Waltham is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waltham ($95,881). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Waltham Housing

About 46% of housing units in Waltham are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waltham, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Waltham, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Waltham59,226$64,595
Belmont24,194$95,057
Lexington30,355$111,899
Lincoln8,056$87,842
Newton83,829$105,289
Watertown32,986$67,441
Weston11,469$181,041

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%Waltham Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Waltham Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waltham Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waltham Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Waltham Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Waltham Public Transportation Use


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

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



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Do you live in Waltham, 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 Waltham.

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

Treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Waltham 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 Waltham, 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.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Waltham, 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 Program in Waltham, 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 Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Waltham, 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 Rehab Facility in Waltham 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 Waltham, Massachusetts Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 2 local Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts. We have also provided 18 additional Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities that are closest geographically to Waltham:

Hurley House Waltham, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
McLean Residence at The Brook Waltham, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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 1.4 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
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
McLean Hospital Belmont, MA 2.4 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery 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
Bournewood Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA 2.4 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation 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, 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)
Caspar Inc Cambridge, MA 5.2 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug 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
Somerville Mental Health Somerville, MA 6.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab 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
Granada House Inc Allston, MA 6.7 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Caspar House Somerville, MA 6.8 miles from Waltham
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
Concilio Hispano de Cambridge Inc Cambridge, MA 7.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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
Cambridge Health Alliance Somerville, MA 7.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation 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 7.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
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 7.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
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 7.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
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
Boston Alcohol and Substance Boston, MA 7.2 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
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 7.2 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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 7.2 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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)
Fenway Community Health Center Boston, MA 7.8 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Home for Little Wanderers Alcohol Drug Boston, MA 7.8 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Arbour Substance Abuse Trt Program Jamaica Plain, MA 8.0 miles from Waltham
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: 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, 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)

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

Perhaps one of the most important facts about drug abuse is that repeated and continual involvement will almost always results in a transition to drug dependency. Drug abuse and addiction disrupts a person's relationships and daily functioning at work, home, or school.

The number of recent new users of methamphetamine taken nonmedically among persons aged 12 or older was 192,000 in 2005. Between 2002 and 2004, the number of methamphetamine initiates remained steady at around 300,000 per year, but there was a decline from 2004 (318,000 initiates) to 2005. The average age of new methamphetamine users aged 12 to 49 was 18.9 years in 2002, 20.4 years in 2003, 20.6 years in 2004, and 18.6 years in 2005.

Self-report data from the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) II program show a consistently high frequency of use among arrestees who use heroin. In 7 of the 10 sites arrestees who admit heroin use report that they use it 15 or more days out of the month.

Vicodin is a derivative of opium, which has also been used in the manufacturing of heroin.

Many teenagers and young adults have used heroin at least once. Heroin use among high school students is a particular problem.

In 2006, about half (50.1 percent) of the teens aged 12 to 17 reported that it would be "fairly easy" or "very easy" for them to obtain marijuana if they wanted some. Around one quarter reported it would be easy to get cocaine (25.9 percent). One in seven (14.0 percent) indicated that LSD would be "fairly" or "very" easily available, and 14.4 percent reported so for heroin. Between 2002 and 2006, the perceived availability of substances decreased among teens aged 12 to 17 for marijuana (from 55.0 to 50.1 percent), LSD (from 19.4 to 14.0 percent), and heroin (from 15.8 to 14.4 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 Waltham:

Bb Stepstudy
Follen Comm. Ch.
755 Mass Ave.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2452

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Day At A Time
Presbyterian Church
34 Alder St.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2453

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

Just Don't Drink
St. Charles Parish Hall
Taylor & Hall Sts.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2453

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Remember When
Fernald School Chapel
200 Trapelo Rd.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2452

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Sat. Night Live
Follen Comm. Ch.
755 Mass Ave.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2452

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 5:30 PM

Sat. Nite
Presbyterian Church
34 Alder St.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2453

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 7:30 PM

Watch City
First Parish
School/church Sts.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2452

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:30 PM

Women Liv. Sob.
Retreat Ctr.
554 Lexington St.
Waltham, Massachusetts 2452

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Waltham, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Waltham, 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 Waltham, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
2%
4%
Marijuana use in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
88%
12%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
92%
3%
Perception of Alcohol in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
12%
84%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
80%
13%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
19%
49%
27%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Waltham, 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
7%
17%
1%
0%
3%
0%
59%
0%
3%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Waltham, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
2%
8%
3%
3%
12%
5%
6%
9%
25%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Waltham, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Waltham, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
Have you ever gone to school in Waltham, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
22%
75%
3%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Waltham, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
8%
3%
4%
14%
3%
7%
7%
16%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
6%
5%
64%
25%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
51%
49%
Surveys updated monthly.

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