




Van Buren, Maine
Van Buren, ME Profile
Van Buren, ME, population 2,369 , is located
in Maine's Aroostook county,
about 335.2 miles from Manchester and 354.0 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Van Buren has declined by about 14%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Van Buren area were lower than Maine's average.
Van Buren Statistics
Van Buren Gender Information
Males in Van Buren: 1,102 (47%)
Females in Van Buren: 1,267 (53%)
As % of Population in Van Buren
Race Diversity in Van Buren
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Van Buren
Age Diversity in Van Buren
Median Age in Van Buren: 45.7 (Males in Van Buren: 45.1, Females in Van Buren: 46.5)
Van Buren Males Under 20: 10%
Van Buren Females Under 20: 10%
Van Buren Males 20 to 40: 9%
Van Buren Females 20 to 40: 11%
Van Buren Males 40 to 60: 15%
Van Buren Females 40 to 60: 15%
Van Buren Males Over 60: 12%
Van Buren Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Van Buren
Van Buren Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Van Buren Median Household Income: $ 19,441
Van Buren Median Value of Homes: $ 44,400
Law Enforcement in Van Buren
Reported crimes in the Van Buren area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 7
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 574
Van Buren Location Information
Elevation: 658 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Van Buren
Loring AFB 13.9 Miles
Limestone 18.0 Miles
Caribou 20.8 Miles
Madawaska 22.7 Miles
Ft Fairfield 27.1 Miles
Ft Kent 31.5 Miles
Presque Isle 33.2 Miles
Mars Hill-Blaine 44.5 Miles
Houlton 71.5 Miles
East Millinocket 110.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Van Buren
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 335.2 Miles
Lowell 354.0 Miles
Cambridge 365.5 Miles
Boston 365.6 Miles
Worcester 388.1 Miles
Providence 406.7 Miles
Springfield 417.9 Miles
Hartford 440.4 Miles
Waterbury 462.4 Miles
New Haven 474.0 Miles
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Facts
The symptoms of substance abuse may be related to its social effects as well as its physical effects. The social effects of substance abuse may include dropping out of school or losing a series of jobs, engaging in fighting and violence in relationships, and legal problems (ranging from driving under the influence to the commission of crimes designed to obtain the money needed to support an expensive drug habit). Underage drinkers account for 11 percent of all the alcohol consumed in the U.S., according to a new report released by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. In Australia, lowering the drinking age was associated with an increase of 20% to 25% in cases of male delinquency. In 1992, the overall cost of drug abuse to society was approximately $102 billion. The projected overall cost reached $160.7 billion in 2000. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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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