




Odessa, Delaware
Odessa, DE Profile
Odessa, DE, population 286 , is located
in Delaware's New Castle county,
about 43.3 miles from Philadelphia and 52.1 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Odessa has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Odessa has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Odessa Statistics
Odessa Gender Information
Males in Odessa: 140 (49%)
Females in Odessa: 146 (51%)
As % of Population in Odessa
Race Diversity in Odessa
White: 94%
African American: 5%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Odessa
Age Diversity in Odessa
Median Age in Odessa: 42.0 (Males in Odessa: 38.8, Females in Odessa: 45.5)
Odessa Males Under 20: 12%
Odessa Females Under 20: 10%
Odessa Males 20 to 40: 13%
Odessa Females 20 to 40: 12%
Odessa Males 40 to 60: 14%
Odessa Females 40 to 60: 17%
Odessa Males Over 60: 9%
Odessa Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Odessa
Odessa Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Odessa Median Household Income: $ 53,269
Odessa Median Value of Homes: $ 143,100
Odessa Location Information
Elevation: 50 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Odessa
Middletown 3.0 Miles
Townsend 4.6 Miles
Delaware City 9.2 Miles
Chesapeake City 9.3 Miles
Glasgow 11.1 Miles
Smyrna 11.3 Miles
Cecilton 11.6 Miles
Clayton 11.6 Miles
Bear 11.9 Miles
Salem 13.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Odessa
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 43.3 Miles
Baltimore 52.1 Miles
Allentown 80.1 Miles
Washington 83.4 Miles
Arlington 85.8 Miles
Alexandria 87.0 Miles
Elizabeth 113.4 Miles
Newark 118.4 Miles
Jersey City 121.4 Miles
New York 123.4 Miles
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Facts
Heroin commonly distributed in the western and southwestern regions of the United States is called Black Tar or Mexican Brown. These varieties are produced in Mexico and—because they're manufactured crudely—have an either hard black coal or sticky, tar-like consistency. Purity rates range from 20–80%. Cocaine abusers, especially those who inject, are at increased risk for contracting such infectious diseases as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) and viral hepatitis. In fact, use and abuse of illicit drugs, including crack cocaine, are major risk factors for new cases of HIV. Drug abuse-related spread of HIV can result from direct transmission of the virus through the sharing of contaminated needles and paraphernalia between injecting drug users. It can also result from indirect transmission, such as an HIV-infected mother transmitting the virus perinatally to her child. This is particularly alarming given that 30 percent of all new AIDS cases are among women. Research has also shown that drug use can interfere with judge- ment about risk-taking behavior, and can potentially lead to reduced precautions regarding sexual behaviors, the sharing of needles and injection paraphernalia, and the trading of sex for drugs, by both men and women. Brain shrinkage in men and women was found to be similar despite significantly shorter periods of alcohol exposure or drinking histories in women. Despite extensive opium consumption during the colonial era, Southeast Asia had remained a minor producer. In 1936, for example, the Shan States of Burma produced only 8 tons of raw opium, while Laos and northern Vietnam together produced 7.5 tons in 1940. Since India supplied their monopolies with low-cost opium, governments had no reason to encourage local cultivation. How then do we account for the marked increase in the Golden Triangle's opium production of 15.5 tons in 1940 to 3,050 tons in 1989? |
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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