West Concord, MA Profile

West Concord, MA, population 5,632 , is located in Massachusetts's Middlesex county, about 12.8 miles from Lowell and 15.9 miles from Cambridge.

In the 90's the population of West Concord has declined by about 2%.

West Concord Statistics West Concord Gender Information

Males in West Concord: 3,194 (57%)
Females in West Concord: 2,438 (43%)

As % of Population in West Concord in West Concord    

Race Diversity in West Concord

White: 84%
African American: 6%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 7%

As % of Population in West Concord in West Concord        

Age Diversity in West Concord

Median Age in West Concord: 39.2 (Males in West Concord: 37.5, Females in West Concord: 42.6)

West Concord Males Under 20: 11%     West Concord Females Under 20: 11% West Concord Males 20 to 40: 21%     West Concord Females 20 to 40: 9% West Concord Males 40 to 60: 17%     West Concord Females 40 to 60: 14% West Concord Males Over 60: 8%     West Concord Females Over 60: 9%

Economics in West Concord in West Concord

West Concord Household Average Size: 2.48 people
West Concord Median Household Income: $ 86,096
West Concord Median Value of Homes: $ 351,600


West Concord Location Information
Elevation: 131 feet above sea level. Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles. Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Concord Maynard 3.3 Miles Littleton Common 7.3 Miles Lexington 8.8 Miles Fort Devens 9.3 Miles Cochituate 9.6 Miles Pinehurst 9.8 Miles Hudson 9.9 Miles Waltham 9.9 Miles Burlington 10.7 Miles Marlborough 11.2 Miles Big Cities Nearest West Concord (Population 100,000+) Lowell 12.8 Miles Cambridge 15.9 Miles Boston 18.5 Miles Worcester 24.8 Miles Manchester 37.3 Miles Providence 43.9 Miles Springfield 65.9 Miles Hartford 81.8 Miles Waterbury 105.5 Miles New Haven 112.1 Miles


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

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



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Do you live in West Concord, 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 West Concord.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in West Concord 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 West Concord 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 West Concord to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug Rehabs, Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers, Long-term Drug Rehab Programs, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

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

Drug Rehab & Treatment Centers Massachusetts

Hector Reyes House Worcester, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hilltown Community Health Centers Inc Huntington, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Steppingstone Inc Fall River, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
South Bay Mental Health South Weymouth, 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, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, 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)
Phoenix House OP Services of Springfield, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Framingham, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
North Suffolk Mental Hlth Association Boston, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
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)
North Adams Regional Hospital North Adams, MA
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, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital Foxboro, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Dorchester House Boston, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Family and Childrens Services of Nantucket, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Brockton Addiction Treatment Center Brockton, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mental Health and Subst Abuse Servs of Pittsfield, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Health and Education Services Inc Beverly, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol 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)
IMPACT Somerville, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Post ATS Step Down Services Weymouth, MA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Clinton Hospital Clinton, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Dimock Community Health Center Boston, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, 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
Arch Foundation Inc Boston, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Habit OPCO Boston, MA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, 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)

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

The Food and Drug Administration have reported that Xanax need to be considered to be habit forming.

In 2005, adults aged 18 or older who were on parole or a supervised release from jail during the past year were more likely to be classified with dependence on or abuse of a substance (33.7 percent) than those who were not on parole or supervised release during the past year (9.1 percent).

Among adults aged 18 or older with substance dependence or abuse in the past year, 15.6 percent had at least one MDE in the past year, higher than the 6.4 percent who had at least one MDE in the past year among those who did not have substance dependence or abuse.

Opiate users often have little idea of the long-term consequences that accompany opiate abuse, including damaged immune systems, greater risk for infectious diseases and negative effects on brain function.

During the first 3 months of 2011, there were over 1,500 visits to hospital emergency rooms that were related to the use of bath salts.

The top fifth for average annual incidence of marijuana for persons aged 12 or older was comprised mostly of States from the West (five) and from the Northeast (four). Seven States ranked in the top fifth for marijuana incidence in the 12 or older age group also ranked in the top fifth for past month marijuana use (Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). Because most initiation of marijuana takes place at age 25 or earlier (Gfroerer, Wu, & Penne, 2002), the rates of initiation in the 26 or older age group were much lower than those in the 12 to 17 and 18 to 25 age groups: 0.1, 6.6, and 6.8, respectively. Vermont had the highest rate among teens aged 12 to 17 (10.4), while New Hampshire had the highest rate among persons aged 18 to 25 (11.1). In the 12 or older age group, seven States from the South were ranked in the lowest fifth for incidence of marijuana.


The following survey was completed by residents of West Concord, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in West Concord, 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 West Concord, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in West Concord, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
86%
14%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
98%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in West Concord, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
16%
78%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
75%
25%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
5%
-3%
69%
29%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in West Concord, 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%
12%
2%
6%
1%
3%
51%
5%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in West Concord, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
2%
2%
5%
3%
2%
14%
5%
10%
10%
19%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in West Concord, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in West Concord, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
81%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in West Concord, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
92%
7%
What is the most common drug used in your school in West Concord, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
4%
2%
4%
13%
5%
11%
9%
17%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
-1%
69%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
46%
54%
Surveys updated monthly.

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