




Mitchellville, Maryland
Mitchellville, MD Profile
Mitchellville, MD, population 9,611 , is located
in Maryland's Prince George's county,
about 15.9 miles from Washington and 18.4 miles from Alexandria.
In the 90's the population of Mitchellville has declined by about 24%.
Mitchellville Statistics
Mitchellville Gender Information
Males in Mitchellville: 4,468 (46%)
Females in Mitchellville: 5,143 (54%)
As % of Population in Mitchellville
Race Diversity in Mitchellville
White: 13%
African American: 79%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Mitchellville
Age Diversity in Mitchellville
Median Age in Mitchellville: 37.7 (Males in Mitchellville: 36.6, Females in Mitchellville: 38.4)
Mitchellville Males Under 20: 15%
Mitchellville Females Under 20: 15%
Mitchellville Males 20 to 40: 11%
Mitchellville Females 20 to 40: 13%
Mitchellville Males 40 to 60: 16%
Mitchellville Females 40 to 60: 20%
Mitchellville Males Over 60: 4%
Mitchellville Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Mitchellville
Mitchellville Household Average Size: 3.02 people
Mitchellville Median Household Income: $ 84,687
Mitchellville Median Value of Homes: $ 197,600
Mitchellville Location Information
Elevation: 114 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mitchellville
Woodmore 3.3 Miles
Kettering 4.8 Miles
Lake Arbor 4.8 Miles
Largo 5.1 Miles
Springdale 5.2 Miles
Bowie 6.0 Miles
Glenn Dale 6.0 Miles
Crofton 6.1 Miles
Glenarden 6.4 Miles
Lanham 6.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mitchellville
(Population 100,000+)
Washington 15.9 Miles
Alexandria 18.4 Miles
Arlington 18.5 Miles
Baltimore 26.2 Miles
Richmond 102.6 Miles
Philadelphia 110.3 Miles
Hampton 132.9 Miles
Allentown 134.1 Miles
Newport News 135.7 Miles
Norfolk 145.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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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