




Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT Profile
Newtown, CT, population 1,843 , is located
in Connecticut's Fairfield county,
about 16.4 miles from Waterbury and 17.8 miles from Bridgeport.
In the 90's the population of Newtown has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newtown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Newtown area were lower than Connecticut's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Connecticut average.
Newtown Statistics
Newtown Gender Information
Males in Newtown: 887 (48%)
Females in Newtown: 956 (52%)
As % of Population in Newtown
Race Diversity in Newtown
White: 96%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Newtown
Age Diversity in Newtown
Median Age in Newtown: 39.2 (Males in Newtown: 39.3, Females in Newtown: 39.0)
Newtown Males Under 20: 15%
Newtown Females Under 20: 16%
Newtown Males 20 to 40: 11%
Newtown Females 20 to 40: 12%
Newtown Males 40 to 60: 16%
Newtown Females 40 to 60: 16%
Newtown Males Over 60: 7%
Newtown Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Newtown
Newtown Household Average Size: 2.84 people
Newtown Median Household Income: $ 86,553
Newtown Median Value of Homes: $ 247,600
Law Enforcement in Newtown
Reported crimes in the Newtown area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 31
Burglary: 46
Larceny-theft: 196
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 960
Newtown Location Information
Elevation: 465 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newtown
Heritage Village 6.0 Miles
Bethel 6.5 Miles
Danbury 7.9 Miles
Woodbury 10.5 Miles
New Milford 12.5 Miles
Ansonia 12.6 Miles
Shelton 12.8 Miles
Derby 12.9 Miles
Georgetown 12.9 Miles
Trumbull 13.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newtown
(Population 100,000+)
Waterbury 16.4 Miles
Bridgeport 17.8 Miles
New Haven 20.8 Miles
Stamford 27.8 Miles
Hartford 40.1 Miles
Yonkers 45.6 Miles
Paterson 56.8 Miles
Springfield 60.1 Miles
New York 60.7 Miles
Jersey City 62.3 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of family dysfunction. As of 2001, there were an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs) in the United States, with as many as 11 million of them under than age of 18. Children of addicts have an increased suicide rate and on average have total health care costs 32 percent greater than children of nonalcoholic families. Of all psychoactive substances, alcohol is the only one whose consumption has been shown to commonly increase aggression. After large doses of amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, certain individuals may experience violent outbursts, probably because of preexisting psychosis. Research is needed on the pharmacological effects of crack, which enters the brain more directly than cocaine used in other forms. Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. Since 1998, current estimates of past month use of marijuana have remained relatively unchanged. In 2001, past month marijuana use among 12th, 10th, and 8th graders was estimated at 22.4%, 19.8%, and 9.2%, respectively. |
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".
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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 Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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