




College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD Profile
College Park, MD, population 24,657 , is located
in Maryland's Prince George's county,
about 8.0 miles from Washington and 10.1 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of College Park has grown by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of College Park has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
College Park Statistics
College Park Gender Information
Males in College Park: 12,931 (52%)
Females in College Park: 11,726 (48%)
As % of Population in College Park
Race Diversity in College Park
White: 69%
African American: 16%
Asian: 10%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in College Park
Age Diversity in College Park
Median Age in College Park: 21.7 (Males in College Park: 21.7, Females in College Park: 21.6)
College Park Males Under 20: 17%
College Park Females Under 20: 16%
College Park Males 20 to 40: 25%
College Park Females 20 to 40: 19%
College Park Males 40 to 60: 7%
College Park Females 40 to 60: 7%
College Park Males Over 60: 4%
College Park Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in College Park
College Park Household Average Size: 2.65 people
College Park Median Household Income: $ 50,168
College Park Median Value of Homes: $ 141,900
College Park Location Information
Elevation: 70 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to College Park
University Park 0.8 Miles
Riverdale Park 1.2 Miles
East Riverdale 1.5 Miles
Berwyn Heights 1.7 Miles
Hyattsville 1.8 Miles
Edmonston 2.4 Miles
Adelphi 2.4 Miles
Langley Park 2.5 Miles
North Brentwood 2.6 Miles
Brentwood 2.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest College Park
(Population 100,000+)
Washington 8.0 Miles
Arlington 10.1 Miles
Alexandria 13.5 Miles
Baltimore 27.6 Miles
Richmond 102.7 Miles
Philadelphia 116.1 Miles
Allentown 136.3 Miles
Hampton 138.7 Miles
Newport News 141.2 Miles
Norfolk 151.8 Miles
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Facts
Dependents use of drug is the most important thing in a family life. Drug use in not the cause of family problems, it is denial which is the root. Blaming others, don't make mention of it, covering up, alibis, loyalty of family enables. Nobody may discuss problem outside the family. Nobody says what they feel or think. From 1999 to 2000, there was a 20 percent increase in emergency department visits due to drug use for patients age 12 to 17. Patients between the ages of 18 and 34 had the highest rates of emergency department visits, followed by those in the 12- to 17-year-old range. Patients in this group had the lowest rates of cocaine and heroin mentions. Among adolescents aged 12 to 17, there was a sharp increase in mentions of marijuana or hashish (a drug related to marijuana) between 1990 and 1999. In addition, long-term data suggest that methamphetamine (speed), cocaine, heroine, and morphine use is on the rise in this age group. Many addicts will spend the entire day just trying to get their next fix or buy the next bag of marijuana, cocaine, or other drug. They can spend hours using them. The addicts can finish little work while using, because the mind is somewhere else. Time is also wasted when you get caught with the drugs, and face jail time. The Strengthening Families Program (SFP). SFP, a universal and selective multi-component, family-focused prevention program, provides support for families with 6- to 11-year-olds. The program, which began as an effort to help drug-abusing parents improve their parenting skills and reduce their children’s risk for subsequent problems, has shown success in elementary schools and communities. |
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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