




Newport, Delaware
Newport, DE Profile
Newport, DE, population 1,122 , is located
in Delaware's New Castle county,
about 28.9 miles from Philadelphia and 61.0 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Newport has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newport has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Newport area were higher than Delaware's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Delaware average.
Newport Statistics
Newport Gender Information
Males in Newport: 565 (50%)
Females in Newport: 557 (50%)
As % of Population in Newport
Race Diversity in Newport
White: 76%
African American: 11%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Newport
Age Diversity in Newport
Median Age in Newport: 32.3 (Males in Newport: 31.1, Females in Newport: 33.3)
Newport Males Under 20: 16%
Newport Females Under 20: 14%
Newport Males 20 to 40: 17%
Newport Females 20 to 40: 18%
Newport Males 40 to 60: 13%
Newport Females 40 to 60: 11%
Newport Males Over 60: 4%
Newport Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Newport
Newport Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Newport Median Household Income: $ 38,864
Newport Median Value of Homes: $ 105,700
Law Enforcement in Newport
Reported crimes in the Newport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,023
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 55
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,596
Newport Location Information
Elevation: 35 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newport
Elsmere 1.9 Miles
Wilmington Manor 2.3 Miles
Wilmington 4.0 Miles
New Castle 4.2 Miles
Greenville 4.6 Miles
Pike Creek 5.2 Miles
Edgemoor 6.4 Miles
Bear 6.4 Miles
Bellefonte 6.4 Miles
Pennsville 6.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newport
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 28.9 Miles
Baltimore 61.0 Miles
Allentown 62.2 Miles
Washington 95.1 Miles
Arlington 97.3 Miles
Elizabeth 98.9 Miles
Alexandria 99.4 Miles
Newark 103.7 Miles
Jersey City 107.1 Miles
New York 109.4 Miles
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Facts
Inhalants are widely abused around the world by teens and even young children. The amusing smell of many household substances can lead to sniffing and death. The different substances will have different effects on one's body, but all of them negative. Things are slowly being done to prevent more people from becoming inhalant abusers. The major suppliers of cocaine in the U.S. are Colombia drug gangs and drug lords. The Colombians uses drug smugglers in Mexico to transport cocaine over the border. Studies of young people and drug use show that the use of tobacco and other drugs often starts earlier for boys, later for girls. Girls may be a little more sheltered and protected by their parents or other family members. Or, boys may tend to break rules more than girls do. Using drugs is a type of rule breaking. The age when most people start to use drugs is different for different drugs. Many people start smoking tobacco at age 18, with some people starting when they are older, and others starting when they are a little younger. About two-thirds of high-school seniors have smoked tobacco at least once, and almost one-quarter of high-school seniors smoke tobacco every day. Across the entire United States, about one-quarter of the whole population smokes tobacco regularly. But if you have not started smoking tobacco cigarettes by the time you are 30, you probably will not become a regular smoker. Relapse Prevention Treatment: Relapse prevention treatment (RPT) focuses on ensuring that brief lapses to cocaine use do not become full relapses. In this approach, the therapist communicates to the patient that a lapse is not uncommon in recovery and that it does not negate the progress the patient has made. The first test of RPT's effectiveness at treating cocaine dependence showed that relapse prevention helped individuals stay in treatment and did help them to become abstinent. |
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".
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 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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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