




Bowleys Quarters, Maryland
Bowleys Quarters, MD Profile
Bowleys Quarters, MD, population 6,314 , is located
in Maryland's Baltimore county,
about 12.3 miles from Baltimore and 46.1 miles from Washington.
In the 90's the population of Bowleys Quarters has grown by about 13%.
Bowleys Quarters Statistics
Bowleys Quarters Gender Information
Males in Bowleys Quarters: 3,130 (50%)
Females in Bowleys Quarters: 3,184 (50%)
As % of Population in Bowleys Quarters
Race Diversity in Bowleys Quarters
White: 92%
African American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bowleys Quarters
Age Diversity in Bowleys Quarters
Median Age in Bowleys Quarters: 36.0 (Males in Bowleys Quarters: 35.9, Females in Bowleys Quarters: 36.2)
Bowleys Quarters Males Under 20: 14%
Bowleys Quarters Females Under 20: 13%
Bowleys Quarters Males 20 to 40: 15%
Bowleys Quarters Females 20 to 40: 16%
Bowleys Quarters Males 40 to 60: 14%
Bowleys Quarters Females 40 to 60: 14%
Bowleys Quarters Males Over 60: 7%
Bowleys Quarters Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Bowleys Quarters
Bowleys Quarters Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Bowleys Quarters Median Household Income: $ 52,250
Bowleys Quarters Median Value of Homes: $ 137,800
Bowleys Quarters Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 2.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bowleys Quarters
Middle River 2.6 Miles
White Marsh 4.0 Miles
Rossville 4.8 Miles
Essex 4.9 Miles
Perry Hall 6.6 Miles
Rosedale 6.8 Miles
Edgemere 7.2 Miles
Overlea 7.2 Miles
Kingsville 8.0 Miles
Edgewood 8.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bowleys Quarters
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 12.3 Miles
Washington 46.1 Miles
Arlington 48.3 Miles
Alexandria 50.9 Miles
Philadelphia 78.0 Miles
Allentown 100.1 Miles
Richmond 136.2 Miles
Elizabeth 147.6 Miles
Newark 152.2 Miles
Jersey City 155.8 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine brings a different type of emotional reaction. One common result of using too much of the drug is coke bugs, the feeling that invisible insects are crawling all over one's skin. And bugs are not the only imaginary creatures to attack cocaine addicts. Recently a young Florida woman scarred her face for life by clawing at it, trying to pull off imaginary worms. The anxiety brought on by drugs is very real and very frightening to those experiencing it. One man wrote to syndicated advice columnist Ann Landers about his experience. He had been taking cocaine and crystal meth on and off for several days. He then went into a tanning booth, where he almost passed out. He wrote, "I haven't slept in 57 hours. I believe I may have suffered brain damage. This morning, I tried to recite the ABCs and couldn't do it. I'm scared stiff and can't stop crying." If a drug overdose is discovered or suspected and the person is unconscious, having convulsions, or not breathing, call for emergency help immediately. If the person who took the drug is not having symptoms, call a poison control center immediately anyway. Providing as much information as possible to the poison control center can help determine what the next course of action should be. in 2005 an estimated 35,041,000 Americans aged 12 or over (14.4% of the US population aged 12 and over) used an illicit drug during the previous year. Alcohol abuse can negatively affect a person's health, but consuming alcohol in moderation can actually improve quality and length of life. Alcohol is known to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because of this, moderate drinkers tend to live longer than those who abstain from drinking or abuse alcohol. The Department of Health says that it is safe, relatively speaking, for men to drink up to 3 units of alcohol per day and for women to drink up to 2 units of alcohol per day. The average human can break down 1 unit of alcohol per hour. To give an idea of how much this is, one pint of lager or cider holds 2 units, and a small glass of wine holds 1.5 units. However, many people do not or cannot draw the line at a couple of drinks. For heavy drinkers, the possibility of developing serious health problems is high. Alcohol affects the body internally and externally, along with a person's mental and psychological well-being. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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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