




New London, Connecticut
New London, CT Profile
New London, CT, population 25,671 , is located
in Connecticut's New London county,
about 41.4 miles from Hartford and 43.2 miles from New Haven.
In the 90's the population of New London has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of New London has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the New London area were lower than Connecticut's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Connecticut average.
New London Statistics
New London Gender Information
Males in New London: 12,543 (49%)
Females in New London: 13,128 (51%)
As % of Population in New London
Race Diversity in New London
White: 63%
African American: 19%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in New London
Age Diversity in New London
Median Age in New London: 31.2 (Males in New London: 30.0, Females in New London: 32.4)
New London Males Under 20: 14%
New London Females Under 20: 14%
New London Males 20 to 40: 17%
New London Females 20 to 40: 17%
New London Males 40 to 60: 11%
New London Females 40 to 60: 11%
New London Males Over 60: 6%
New London Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in New London
New London Household Average Size: 2.26 people
New London Median Household Income: $ 33,809
New London Median Value of Homes: $ 101,500
Law Enforcement in New London
Reported crimes in the New London area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 17
Robbery: 56
Aggravated assault: 84
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 606
Burglary: 185
Larceny-theft: 593
Motor vehicle theft: 95
Arson: 12
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,327
New London Location Information
Elevation: 103 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 5.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to New London
Groton 1.2 Miles
Long Hill 2.5 Miles
Poquonock Bridge 3.9 Miles
Niantic 5.3 Miles
Groton Long Point 5.5 Miles
Noank 6.0 Miles
Mystic 6.9 Miles
Old Mystic 7.6 Miles
Fishers Island 7.9 Miles
Stonington 10.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest New London
(Population 100,000+)
Hartford 41.4 Miles
New Haven 43.2 Miles
Providence 48.1 Miles
Waterbury 51.3 Miles
Springfield 57.5 Miles
Bridgeport 58.9 Miles
Worcester 64.6 Miles
Stamford 77.8 Miles
Cambridge 87.1 Miles
Boston 87.6 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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