




Farmingdale, Maine
Farmingdale, ME Profile
Farmingdale, ME, population 1,935 , is located
in Maine's Kennebec county,
about 120.7 miles from Manchester and 135.8 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Farmingdale has declined by about 7%.
Farmingdale Statistics
Farmingdale Gender Information
Males in Farmingdale: 881 (46%)
Females in Farmingdale: 1,054 (54%)
As % of Population in Farmingdale
Race Diversity in Farmingdale
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Farmingdale
Age Diversity in Farmingdale
Median Age in Farmingdale: 39.0 (Males in Farmingdale: 37.4, Females in Farmingdale: 40.1)
Farmingdale Males Under 20: 13%
Farmingdale Females Under 20: 14%
Farmingdale Males 20 to 40: 11%
Farmingdale Females 20 to 40: 14%
Farmingdale Males 40 to 60: 12%
Farmingdale Females 40 to 60: 15%
Farmingdale Males Over 60: 9%
Farmingdale Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Farmingdale
Farmingdale Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Farmingdale Median Household Income: $ 35,240
Farmingdale Median Value of Homes: $ 86,400
Farmingdale Location Information
Elevation: 75 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Farmingdale
Randolph 1.0 Miles
Gardiner 1.0 Miles
Hallowell 3.0 Miles
Augusta 4.6 Miles
Richmond 11.0 Miles
Winthrop 11.0 Miles
Wiscasset 17.5 Miles
Damariscotta-Newcastle 19.0 Miles
Oakland 20.6 Miles
Waldoboro 22.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Farmingdale
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 120.7 Miles
Lowell 135.8 Miles
Boston 145.7 Miles
Cambridge 145.7 Miles
Worcester 171.0 Miles
Providence 186.9 Miles
Springfield 205.4 Miles
Hartford 226.2 Miles
Waterbury 249.2 Miles
New Haven 258.7 Miles
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Facts
Driving under the influence of an illicit drug or alcohol was associated with age. Ignition interlocks are devices placed in cars that test sobriety before a car can be started. The driver breathes into the device, and if any alcohol is registered, the car will not start. Judges frequently order repeat offenders to install the devices in their cars for a period of time. Unfortunately, anyone who has a willing, sober accomplice can bypass an ignition interlock by just having the passenger breathe into the device. Several car companies are developing devices that would foil these cheaters. Possibilities include a detection system built into the steering wheel that could detect sobriety through the hands or an alcohol-sensing keychain. Anti-drunk driving organizations and insurance companies have been among the big supporters of such projects. The future of preventing drunk driving may be tied to technologies like these, but it is also in education and awareness. Some educators and lawyers complain that anti-drunk driving activism often turns into anti-alcohol activism. The key is drinking safely and in moderation -- remember that even one drink could lead to impairment while driving. Studies show that if drug users are going to progress into harder drugs after marijuana, they commonly try cocaine next. Eighty-nine percent of teenagers who use cocaine have previously used all three gateway drugs— tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana—and 99.9 percent previously used at least one of them. One of the world's most addictive drugs, cocaine is derived from the coca leaf and is usually snorted through the nose in the form of crystalline white powder. It is a stimulant that produces euphoria, alertness, and temporary increases in physical energy. The effects wear off quickly—if snorted they last between fifteen and thirty minutes, if smoked, only five to ten minutes —and the user is left depressed and listless, craving more. The central nervous system actions that result from taking even small amounts of methamphetamine, on the other hand, include extreme alertness, increased energy, decreased appetite, increased respiration, hyperthermia, and euphoria—generally the effects sought by users. But over time, side effects such as irritability, insomnia, confusion, tremors, convulsions, anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness begin to intrude. These symptoms are magnified by lack of sleep. Withdrawal often produces severe depression. |
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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