




North Star, Delaware
North Star, DE Profile
North Star, DE, population 8,277 , is located
in Delaware's New Castle county,
about 32.3 miles from Philadelphia and 57.7 miles from Baltimore.
North Star Statistics
North Star Gender Information
Males in North Star: 4,124 (50%)
Females in North Star: 4,153 (50%)
As % of Population in North Star
Race Diversity in North Star
White: 90%
African American: 3%
Asian: 7%
As % of Population in North Star
Age Diversity in North Star
Median Age in North Star: 38.8 (Males in North Star: 39.0, Females in North Star: 38.6)
North Star Males Under 20: 17%
North Star Females Under 20: 17%
North Star Males 20 to 40: 9%
North Star Females 20 to 40: 10%
North Star Males 40 to 60: 19%
North Star Females 40 to 60: 19%
North Star Males Over 60: 5%
North Star Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in North Star
North Star Household Average Size: 3.15 people
North Star Median Household Income: $ 110,616
North Star Median Value of Homes: $ 254,600
North Star Location Information
Elevation: 350 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Star
Hockessin 2.2 Miles
Pike Creek 2.2 Miles
Toughkenamon 5.3 Miles
Avondale 5.5 Miles
Newark 5.6 Miles
Kennett Square 5.9 Miles
Brookside 6.5 Miles
Greenville 6.5 Miles
Elsmere 6.6 Miles
Newport 6.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Star
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 32.3 Miles
Baltimore 57.7 Miles
Allentown 59.8 Miles
Washington 92.5 Miles
Arlington 94.7 Miles
Alexandria 97.1 Miles
Elizabeth 101.2 Miles
Newark 105.9 Miles
Jersey City 109.5 Miles
New York 111.9 Miles
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Facts
Recent research on the connection between these problems and child maltreatment clearly indicates a connection between the two behaviors. Among confirmed cases of child maltreatment, 40% involve the use of alcohol or other drugs. This suggests that of the 1.2 million confirmed victims of child maltreatment, an estimated 480,000 children are mistreated each year by a caretaker with alcohol or other drug problems. Additionally, research suggests that alcohol and other drug problems are factors in a majority of cases of emotional abuse and neglect. In fact, neglect is the major reason that children are removed from a home in which parents have alcohol or other drug problems. Children in these homes suffer from a variety of physical, mental, and emotional health problems at a greater rate than children in the general population. Children of alcoholics suffer more injuries and poisonings than children in the general population. Alcohol and other substances may act as disinhibitors, lessening impulse control and allowing parents to behave abusively. Children in this environment often demonstrate behavioral problems and are diagnosed as having conduct disorders. This may result in provocative behavior. Increased stress resulting from preoccupation with drugs on the part of the parent combined with behavioral problems exhibited by the child adds to the likelihood of maltreatment. Today it is estimated that 22 to 25 million people have tried cocaine at least once. Conservative estimates indicate that there are over two million cocaine addicts in the United States today. Numerous research scientists openly assert that people who suffer from severe alcoholic withdrawal symptoms or chronic alcoholics who cannot maintain sobriety should receive drug treatment to control their alcohol withdrawal symptoms. In addition, it can be noted that by using medications, alcoholics are less likely to experience possible brain damage and/or seizures. The immediate objectives of alcohol treatment programs are to relieve the symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal and treat any medical or psychiatric conditions present. Once these objectives have been accomplished, the alcohol detox team helps prepare you for your next level of treatment which may include: a residential alcohol rehab program or outpatient alcohol treatment program. |
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".
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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.
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