Watertown, Massachusetts

Watertown, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles E of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 6 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 32,986 people lived in Watertown.

The People and Families of Watertown

In Watertown, about 39% of adults are married. Watertown is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Watertown, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watertown had a median family income of $67,441. Significantly, more adults in Watertown have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities 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 the city.)

Political Inclinations

Watertown residents donated more money ($138,150) 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 city.

Watertown Housing

An estimated 47% of living spaces in Watertown are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Watertown, 74% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Watertown is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Watertown32,986$67,441
Arlington42,389$78,741
Belmont24,194$95,057
Cambridge101,355$59,423
Lexington30,355$111,899
Newton83,829$105,289
Waltham59,226$64,595

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%Watertown Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%Watertown Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Watertown Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Watertown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Watertown Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Watertown College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Watertown Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Watertown Racial Diversity

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

(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(14) Outpatient
(6) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(3) Hospital Inpatient
(3) Teens and Adolescents
(9) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(8) Females
(5) Males
(7) American Sign Language
(9) Spanish Speaking
(4) Halfway House
(6) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(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) Methadone Maintenance
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(1) General Health Services



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If you or a loved one in Watertown is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Watertown try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Watertown, Massachusetts to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program can help an individual from Watertown, MA. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Watertown, Massachusetts to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will encourage the individual from Watertown to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Watertown, Massachusetts the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Watertown, that may include Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Long-term Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Watertown in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Watertown can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Watertown, MA. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Watertown Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Watertown, Massachusetts treatment program; a quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Watertown, MA. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Watertown, Massachusetts will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Watertown, MA. Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Watertown with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Watertown, MA. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Watertown that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Watertown,Massachusetts Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility request form and we will call you shortly.

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

Riverside Outpatient Center Newton, MA 1.8 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment 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
Bournewood Hospital Chestnut Hill, MA 1.9 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation 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, 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 2.7 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
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
McLean Hospital Belmont, MA 3.2 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
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 3.2 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol 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
Granada House Inc Allston, MA 3.4 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 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
Somerville Mental Health Somerville, MA 3.7 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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
Concilio Hispano de Cambridge Inc Cambridge, MA 3.8 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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
Hurley House Waltham, MA 3.8 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Treatment Center of Brighton, MA 3.9 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 3.9 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction 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)
Boston Alcohol and Substance Boston, MA 4.0 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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)
Caspar House Somerville, MA 4.0 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
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 4.1 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
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 4.1 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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 4.1 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation 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 4.1 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
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
Fenway Community Health Center Boston, MA 4.5 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
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 4.5 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
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)
Tecumseh House Boston, MA 4.8 miles from Watertown
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Did You Know? ...
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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 Watertown:

Catacombs
St. John's
80 Mt. Auburn St.
Watertown, Massachusetts 2472

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Easy Does It
St. John's
80 Mt. Auburn St.
Watertown, Massachusetts 2472

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Reality Ii
St. John's
80 Mt. Auburn St.
Watertown, Massachusetts 2472

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 7:30 PM

Step Sisters Community
525 Main St.
Watertown, Massachusetts 2472

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

West
Comm. Ch.
533 Main St.@ Gilbert
Watertown, Massachusetts 2472

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 6:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Watertown, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Watertown, 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 Watertown, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
94%
4%
2%
Marijuana use in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
84%
16%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
94%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
9%
9%
82%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
90%
8%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
16%
60%
20%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Watertown, 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
0%
6%
2%
10%
4%
1%
59%
9%
2%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Watertown, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
3%
5%
2%
5%
14%
2%
12%
5%
17%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Watertown, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Watertown, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
13%
77%
10%
Have you ever gone to school in Watertown, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
80%
20%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Watertown, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
18%
5%
3%
4%
3%
3%
11%
2%
6%
5%
32%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
-7%
70%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
95%
5%
Surveys updated monthly.

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