




Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland, MD Profile
Cumberland, MD, population 21,518 , is located
in Maryland's Allegany county,
about 85.0 miles from Pittsburgh and 104.2 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Cumberland has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cumberland has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cumberland area were higher than Maryland's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Maryland average.
Cumberland Statistics
Cumberland Gender Information
Males in Cumberland: 9,959 (46%)
Females in Cumberland: 11,559 (54%)
As % of Population in Cumberland
Race Diversity in Cumberland
White: 93%
African American: 5%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Cumberland
Age Diversity in Cumberland
Median Age in Cumberland: 40.6 (Males in Cumberland: 37.9, Females in Cumberland: 43.1)
Cumberland Males Under 20: 13%
Cumberland Females Under 20: 12%
Cumberland Males 20 to 40: 12%
Cumberland Females 20 to 40: 12%
Cumberland Males 40 to 60: 12%
Cumberland Females 40 to 60: 13%
Cumberland Males Over 60: 10%
Cumberland Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Cumberland
Cumberland Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Cumberland Median Household Income: $ 25,142
Cumberland Median Value of Homes: $ 60,500
Law Enforcement in Cumberland
Reported crimes in the Cumberland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 27
Aggravated assault: 121
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 771
Burglary: 266
Larceny-theft: 896
Motor vehicle theft: 43
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,663
Cumberland Location Information
Elevation: 688 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cumberland
Ridgeley 1.0 Miles
La Vale 2.6 Miles
Wiley Ford 2.7 Miles
Cresaptown-Bel Air 5.9 Miles
Wellersburg 7.2 Miles
Frostburg 8.8 Miles
Ft Ashby 10.4 Miles
Midland 10.9 Miles
Hyndman 12.0 Miles
Callimont 13.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cumberland
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 85.0 Miles
Arlington 104.2 Miles
Washington 106.2 Miles
Alexandria 109.0 Miles
Baltimore 117.5 Miles
Richmond 161.4 Miles
Akron 175.7 Miles
Erie 184.7 Miles
Allentown 185.2 Miles
Philadelphia 192.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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