




Westernport, Maryland
Westernport, MD Profile
Westernport, MD, population 2,104 , is located
in Maryland's Allegany county,
about 83.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 112.9 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Westernport has declined by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Westernport has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Westernport area were lower than Maryland's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Maryland average.
Westernport Statistics
Westernport Gender Information
Males in Westernport: 1,006 (48%)
Females in Westernport: 1,098 (52%)
As % of Population in Westernport
Race Diversity in Westernport
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Westernport
Age Diversity in Westernport
Median Age in Westernport: 40.6 (Males in Westernport: 38.6, Females in Westernport: 42.1)
Westernport Males Under 20: 13%
Westernport Females Under 20: 12%
Westernport Males 20 to 40: 11%
Westernport Females 20 to 40: 12%
Westernport Males 40 to 60: 12%
Westernport Females 40 to 60: 11%
Westernport Males Over 60: 11%
Westernport Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Westernport
Westernport Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Westernport Median Household Income: $ 23,681
Westernport Median Value of Homes: $ 53,500
Law Enforcement in Westernport
Reported crimes in the Westernport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 192
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 20
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,488
Westernport Location Information
Elevation: 1,100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Westernport
Piedmont 0.4 Miles
Luke 1.0 Miles
Barton 3.5 Miles
Keyser 4.9 Miles
Lonaconing 6.5 Miles
Midland 8.8 Miles
Elk Garden 9.2 Miles
Kitzmiller 10.0 Miles
Cresaptown-Bel Air 13.3 Miles
Frostburg 13.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Westernport
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 83.1 Miles
Arlington 112.9 Miles
Washington 115.1 Miles
Alexandria 117.0 Miles
Baltimore 130.7 Miles
Richmond 158.7 Miles
Akron 171.0 Miles
Erie 190.8 Miles
Cleveland 197.1 Miles
Allentown 203.6 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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).
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.
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.
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