




Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT Profile
Hartford, CT, population 121,578 , is located
in Connecticut's Hartford county,
about 23.7 miles from Waterbury and 23.9 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of Hartford has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hartford has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hartford area were higher than Connecticut's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Connecticut average.
Hartford Statistics
Hartford Gender Information
Males in Hartford: 58,071 (48%)
Females in Hartford: 63,507 (52%)
As % of Population in Hartford
Race Diversity in Hartford
White: 28%
African American: 38%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 31%
As % of Population in Hartford
Age Diversity in Hartford
Median Age in Hartford: 29.7 (Males in Hartford: 28.3, Females in Hartford: 31.0)
Hartford Males Under 20: 17%
Hartford Females Under 20: 17%
Hartford Males 20 to 40: 15%
Hartford Females 20 to 40: 17%
Hartford Males 40 to 60: 10%
Hartford Females 40 to 60: 11%
Hartford Males Over 60: 5%
Hartford Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Hartford
Hartford Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Hartford Median Household Income: $ 24,820
Hartford Median Value of Homes: $ 95,300
Law Enforcement in Hartford
Reported crimes in the Hartford area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 45
Forcible rape: 64
Robbery: 1,024
Aggravated assault: 679
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,445
Burglary: 1,326
Larceny-theft: 6,143
Motor vehicle theft: 2,388
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,862
Hartford Location Information
Elevation: 75 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hartford
Hartford">West Hartford 2.9 Miles
Blue Hills 3.5 Miles
Wethersfield 3.8 Miles
Hartford">East Hartford 4.0 Miles
Newington 5.0 Miles
Glastonbury 6.2 Miles
New Britain 8.6 Miles
Weatogue 9.2 Miles
Kensington 9.9 Miles
Simsbury 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hartford
(Population 100,000+)
Waterbury 23.7 Miles
Springfield 23.9 Miles
New Haven 33.9 Miles
Bridgeport 49.3 Miles
Worcester 57.0 Miles
Providence 65.7 Miles
Stamford 66.1 Miles
Yonkers 85.4 Miles
Cambridge 91.5 Miles
Lowell 92.4 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol or drug use can place young people at higher risk for contracting an STD, as those whose use alcohol and drugs are more likely to have sex with multiple partners. Remember, the most effective way to fight inhalant abuse is through preventive education. Children must be taught early about responsible use of products containing solvents and should be supervised initially while they use them. They must learn about the dangers of sniffing before it occurs to them to try it or before another child urges or dares them to experiment. Parents and teachers must be aware of potentially dangerous products, educate children about the dangers, and watch for signs of abuse. The DEA temporarily classified Rohypnol as a Schedule IV drug in the mid-1980s because there was no evidence at that time of abuse or widespread distribution of the drug in the United States. However, because of an increase in use among young people across the country in the 1990s, and because of its mind-altering and potentially addictive properties, the DEA began considering re-classifying Rohypnol as a Schedule I drug. This would put it in the same restrictive class as heroin and LSD. Drugs in Schedule I have a high potential for abuse and are considered unsafe for use according to the standards set by medical professionals. Reclassification to Schedule I status also would be an indication that the medical community can find no evidence that Rohypnol has a valid medical purpose or benefit. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recognized the potential dangers of Rohypnol, and in 1995 they reclassified Rohypnol as a Schedule III drug, making it the first benzodiazepine to be so tightly controlled. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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