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Pumphrey, MD Profile
Pumphrey, MD, population 5,317 , is located
in Maryland's Anne Arundel county,
about 5.2 miles from Baltimore and 30.9 miles from Washington.
In the 90's the population of Pumphrey has declined by about 3%.
Pumphrey Statistics
Pumphrey Gender Information
Males in Pumphrey: 2,600 (49%)
Females in Pumphrey: 2,717 (51%)
As % of Population in Pumphrey
Race Diversity in Pumphrey
White: 79%
African American: 16%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Pumphrey
Age Diversity in Pumphrey
Median Age in Pumphrey: 40.9 (Males in Pumphrey: 38.9, Females in Pumphrey: 42.9)
Pumphrey Males Under 20: 13%
Pumphrey Females Under 20: 11%
Pumphrey Males 20 to 40: 12%
Pumphrey Females 20 to 40: 12%
Pumphrey Males 40 to 60: 14%
Pumphrey Females 40 to 60: 15%
Pumphrey Males Over 60: 10%
Pumphrey Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Pumphrey
Pumphrey Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Pumphrey Median Household Income: $ 45,321
Pumphrey Median Value of Homes: $ 121,100
Pumphrey Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pumphrey
Linthicum Heights 1.2 Miles
Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands 1.2 Miles
Brooklyn Park 1.4 Miles
Ferndale 2.4 Miles
Glen Burnie 3.8 Miles
Elkridge 4.1 Miles
Arbutus 4.2 Miles
Baltimore 5.2 Miles
South Gate 6.1 Miles
Catonsville 6.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pumphrey
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 5.2 Miles
Washington 30.9 Miles
Arlington 33.0 Miles
Alexandria 36.0 Miles
Philadelphia 93.6 Miles
Allentown 113.8 Miles
Richmond 123.4 Miles
Hampton 152.1 Miles
Newport News 155.3 Miles
Elizabeth 163.0 Miles
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Facts
drug addiction and drug abuse chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Traditional definitions of addiction, with their criteria of physical dependence and withdrawal (and often an underlying tenor of depravity and sin) have been modified with increased understanding; with the introduction of new drugs, such as cocaine , that are psychologically or neuropsychologically addicting; and with the realization that its stereotypical application to opiate-drug users was invalid because many of them remain occasional users with no physical dependence. Addiction is more often now defined by the continuing, compulsive nature of the drug use despite physical and/or psychological harm to the user and society and includes both licit and illicit drugs, and the term "substance abuse" is now frequently used because of the broad range of substances (including alcohol and inhalants) that can fit the addictive profile. Psychological dependence is the subjective feeling that the user needs the drug to maintain a feeling of well-being; physical dependence is characterized by tolerance (the need for increasingly larger doses in order to achieve the initial effect) and withdrawal symptoms when the user is abstinent. The average age of first nonmedical use of psychotherapeutics among recent initiates was 24.7 years. For specific drug classes, the average ages were 23.3 years for pain relievers, 25.2 years for tranquilizers, 24.1 years for stimulants, and 29.3 years for sedatives. Youth drug use rates for illegal drugs, such as marijuana and heroin, are also linked to the high percentage of our young people who use tobacco. Overall, 4.5 million young people under the age of eighteen now smoke; every day another three thousand adolescents become regular smokers. One-third of these new smokers will die from tobacco-related disease. According to the NHSDA, an estimated 18 percent of young people ages twelve to seventeen are current smokers. Daily cigarette smoking rose 43 percent among high school seniors between 1992 and 1997. The 1997 MTF similarly found that daily cigarette smoking among high school seniors reached its highest level (24.6 percent) since 1979. Among eighth graders, this study found that nine percent report smoking on a daily basis; 3.5 percent smoke a half-pack or more per day. Study after study finds a high correlation between young people who start smoking during their adolescence and then turn to other more dangerous drugs. TOLERANCE to Cannabis has been demonstrated in virtually every animal species that has been tested. It is apparent in human beings only among heavy long-term users. Different degrees of tolerance develop for different effects of the drug, with tolerance for the tachycardiac effect (increased pulse rate) developing fairly rapidly. A mild WITHDRAWAL syndrome has been noted following very high doses. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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