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Poquonock Bridge, CT Profile
Poquonock Bridge, CT, population 1,592 , is located
in Connecticut's New London county,
about 44.8 miles from Hartford and 45.8 miles from Providence.
In the 90's the population of Poquonock Bridge has declined by about 43%.
Poquonock Bridge Statistics
Poquonock Bridge Gender Information
Males in Poquonock Bridge: 779 (49%)
Females in Poquonock Bridge: 813 (51%)
As % of Population in Poquonock Bridge
Race Diversity in Poquonock Bridge
White: 65%
African American: 14%
Native American: 4%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Poquonock Bridge
Age Diversity in Poquonock Bridge
Median Age in Poquonock Bridge: 32.7 (Males in Poquonock Bridge: 31.6, Females in Poquonock Bridge: 33.3)
Poquonock Bridge Males Under 20: 17%
Poquonock Bridge Females Under 20: 16%
Poquonock Bridge Males 20 to 40: 14%
Poquonock Bridge Females 20 to 40: 15%
Poquonock Bridge Males 40 to 60: 12%
Poquonock Bridge Females 40 to 60: 12%
Poquonock Bridge Males Over 60: 5%
Poquonock Bridge Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Poquonock Bridge
Poquonock Bridge Household Average Size: 2.71 people
Poquonock Bridge Median Household Income: $ 33,652
Poquonock Bridge Median Value of Homes: $ 81,300
Poquonock Bridge Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Poquonock Bridge
Long Hill 1.6 Miles
Noank 2.1 Miles
Groton Long Point 2.3 Miles
Groton 2.8 Miles
Mystic 3.1 Miles
New London 3.9 Miles
Old Mystic 4.6 Miles
Fishers Island 6.1 Miles
Stonington 6.2 Miles
Niantic 8.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Poquonock Bridge
(Population 100,000+)
Hartford 44.8 Miles
Providence 45.8 Miles
New Haven 47.0 Miles
Waterbury 55.2 Miles
Springfield 59.9 Miles
Bridgeport 62.6 Miles
Worcester 64.5 Miles
Stamford 81.3 Miles
Cambridge 85.5 Miles
Boston 85.9 Miles
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Facts
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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