Weymouth, Massachusetts

Weymouth, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 11 miles SE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Weymouth contains a population of approximately 53,988.

The People and Families of Weymouth

In Weymouth, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weymouth had a median family income of $64,083. In Weymouth, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Weymouth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20,150. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Weymouth Housing

Weymouth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Weymouth, 88% of commuters drive to work. In Weymouth, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Weymouth53,988$64,083
Braintree33,828$73,417
Hingham19,882$98,598
Holbrook10,785$62,532
Hull11,050$62,294
Quincy88,025$59,735
Rockland17,670$60,088

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Weymouth Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Weymouth Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Weymouth Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Weymouth Well-Paid Single Men


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

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



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Do you or someone you care about live in Weymouth, Massachusetts and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Weymouth and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Weymouth that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Weymouth works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Weymouth to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Rehab Centers, Short-term Rehab Facilities, Long-term Addiction Recovery, Inpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Weymouth. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Weymouth, Massachusetts, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Weymouth will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Weymouth, MA. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Weymouth, MA., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Weymouth will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program in Weymouth, MA., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Weymouth, MA. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Weymouth. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

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

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

Post ATS Step Down Services Weymouth, MA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab 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
Spectrum Health Systems Inc Weymouth, MA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Catholic Charities Braintree, MA 2.4 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
South Bay Mental Health South Weymouth, MA 2.5 miles from Weymouth
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, 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)
Bay State Community Services Inc Quincy, MA 3.5 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
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, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
South Shore Recovery Home Quincy, MA 3.5 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
South Shore Mental Health Quincy, MA 5.2 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Boston Hamilton House Inc Boston, MA 8.0 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dorchester House Boston, MA 8.0 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
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
Carney Hospital Boston, MA 8.1 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Codman Square Health Center Boston, MA 8.1 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Griffin House Boston, MA 8.1 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Interim House Inc Boston, MA 8.1 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Joelyns Family Home Dorchester, MA 8.2 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
EMH Recovery Inc Brockton, MA 8.9 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Clients With Legal Issues, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gosnold Thorne Counseling Center Brockton, MA 8.9 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: 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, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
High Point Youth Detox Brockton, MA 8.9 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
High Point Youth STIT Brockton, MA 8.9 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab 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, 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
Mens Addiction Treatment Center Brockton, MA 8.9 miles from Weymouth
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Arch Foundation Inc Boston, MA 9.1 miles from Weymouth
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

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

In 2005, women who had MDE in the past year were more likely than men to receive treatment for depression in the past year (70.9 vs. 55.6 percent).

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).

OxyContin can have serious side effects when injected as it has a prolonged extended action.

Past month cigar smoking among boys aged 18 to 22 not enrolled full time in college declined from 22.3 percent in 2004 to 19.8 percent in 2005.

In 2008, 37.7 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 with past year MDE received treatment for depression (saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional or used prescription medication). Among teens with past year MDE, 21.7 percent saw or talked to a medical doctor or other professional only, 2.9 percent used prescription medication only, and 13.1 percent received treatment from both sources for depression in the past year.

Tolerance to LSD is not common but can and sometimes does develop after three to four daily doses.


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 Weymouth:

Back To Basics
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Big Book
Trinity Church
241 Broad St.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM

Cancellation
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 10:00 AM

Hingham New Journeys
Rt. 3a/sea St.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 8:00 PM

New Beginnings
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

New Life
Trinity Church
241 Broad St.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 8:00 PM

Old So. Union
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 8:00 PM

Step Sisters
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

T.g.i.s.
Church
Columbian Sq.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 12:00 PM

You Get What You Give
Trinity Church
241 Broad St.
Weymouth, Massachusetts 2188

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Weymouth, Massachusetts as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Weymouth, 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 Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
78%
13%
9%
Marijuana use in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
94%
6%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
81%
19%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
80%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
10%
7%
83%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
83%
17%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
96%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
15%
56%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Weymouth, 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%
10%
2%
10%
4%
2%
57%
4%
2%
7%
Most common first drug experience in Weymouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
2%
6%
2%
4%
14%
4%
12%
8%
22%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Weymouth, Massachusetts schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Weymouth, Massachusetts under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
2%
77%
21%
Have you ever gone to school in Weymouth, Massachusetts under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
82%
13%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Weymouth, Massachusetts?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
6%
2%
6%
3%
4%
13%
2%
11%
7%
19%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
8%
2%
63%
27%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
16%
84%
Surveys updated monthly.

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