



Camden, Maine
Camden, ME Profile
Camden, ME, population 3,934 , is located
in Maine's Knox county,
about 146.2 miles from Manchester and 157.1 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Camden has declined by about 2%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Camden area were lower than Maine's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Maine average.
Camden Statistics
Camden Gender Information
Males in Camden: 1,747 (44%)
Females in Camden: 2,187 (56%)
As % of Population in Camden
Race Diversity in Camden
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Camden
Age Diversity in Camden
Median Age in Camden: 48.0 (Males in Camden: 45.0, Females in Camden: 50.3)
Camden Males Under 20: 11%
Camden Females Under 20: 9%
Camden Males 20 to 40: 8%
Camden Females 20 to 40: 10%
Camden Males 40 to 60: 14%
Camden Females 40 to 60: 17%
Camden Males Over 60: 11%
Camden Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Camden
Camden Household Average Size: 2.04 people
Camden Median Household Income: $ 39,891
Camden Median Value of Homes: $ 162,400
Law Enforcement in Camden
Reported crimes in the Camden area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 19
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 79
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,759
Camden Location Information
Elevation: 33 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Camden
Rockland 7.7 Miles
Thomaston 10.8 Miles
Belfast 15.2 Miles
Waldoboro 17.3 Miles
Searsport 18.5 Miles
Damariscotta-Newcastle 26.1 Miles
Bucksport 28.5 Miles
Unity 30.8 Miles
Winterport 31.5 Miles
Wiscasset 33.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Camden
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 146.2 Miles
Lowell 157.1 Miles
Boston 162.7 Miles
Cambridge 163.3 Miles
Worcester 192.8 Miles
Providence 203.3 Miles
Springfield 230.0 Miles
Hartford 249.3 Miles
Waterbury 272.8 Miles
New Haven 280.6 Miles
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Facts
Between 1992 and 1996, the proportion of 8th graders seeing marijuana as readily available rose sharply, from 42% to 55%, and increased even more among 10th graders (from 65% to 81%). Since 1996, perceived availability has shown declines in both grades. Among 12th graders, however, availability did not decrease until 1999, and it has declined very little since then (to 84% in 2007). Prenatal alcohol-related effects can occur with moderate levels of alcohol consumption by non-alcoholic and alcoholic women. Cognitive performance in infants and children is not as impacted by mothers who stopped alcohol consumption early in pregnancy, even if it was resumed after giving birth. In 1983 laws were passed in the United States prohibiting possession of precursors and equipment for methamphetamine production; this was followed a month later by a bill passed in Canada enacting similar laws. An estimated 19.1 million Americans age 12 years or older were current users of illicit drugs in 2004, meaning they used an illicit drug at least once during the 30 days prior to being interviewed. This represents 7.9% of the population 12–17 years. The rate declined slightly between 2002 and 2004 (8.3% in 2002 and 8.2% in 2003). |
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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).
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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