




East Merrimack, New Hampshire
East Merrimack, NH Profile
East Merrimack, NH, population 3,784 , is located
in New Hampshire's Hillsborough county,
about 8.9 miles from Manchester and 18.3 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of East Merrimack has grown by about 4%.
East Merrimack Statistics
East Merrimack Gender Information
Males in East Merrimack: 1,813 (48%)
Females in East Merrimack: 1,971 (52%)
As % of Population in East Merrimack
Race Diversity in East Merrimack
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in East Merrimack
Age Diversity in East Merrimack
Median Age in East Merrimack: 36.7 (Males in East Merrimack: 35.3, Females in East Merrimack: 38.4)
East Merrimack Males Under 20: 12%
East Merrimack Females Under 20: 12%
East Merrimack Males 20 to 40: 16%
East Merrimack Females 20 to 40: 15%
East Merrimack Males 40 to 60: 13%
East Merrimack Females 40 to 60: 14%
East Merrimack Males Over 60: 6%
East Merrimack Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in East Merrimack
East Merrimack Household Average Size: 2.26 people
East Merrimack Median Household Income: $ 47,130
East Merrimack Median Value of Homes: $ 91,300
East Merrimack Location Information
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Merrimack
Londonderry 5.6 Miles
Nashua 7.2 Miles
Hudson 7.5 Miles
Derry 8.0 Miles
Milford 8.7 Miles
Pinardville 8.8 Miles
Manchester 8.9 Miles
South Hooksett 11.2 Miles
Wilton 12.9 Miles
East Pepperell 14.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest East Merrimack
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 8.9 Miles
Lowell 18.3 Miles
Cambridge 39.2 Miles
Boston 41.3 Miles
Worcester 44.9 Miles
Providence 72.3 Miles
Springfield 77.4 Miles
Hartford 98.0 Miles
Waterbury 121.1 Miles
New Haven 130.9 Miles
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Facts
The first step in addiction treatment is recognition by the individual that they have a problem. Effective treatments are tailored to the needs of the individual. There is no one therapy that is used in all cases. The choice of treatment will also depend on which drug is being abused. Treatments include psychological therapies, such as behaviour therapy and medication to help the individual's withdrawal symptoms. Specific areas that may be focussed on during treatment include: detoxification (coming off the drug if physically addicted), preventing relapse and longer term rehabilitation. According to alcoholism and alcohol abuse statistics, employers can be especially effective regarding alcohol abuse and drinking problems. Their approach should be compassionate but strong, threatening the employee with loss of employment if he or she does not seek professional help. Fortunately, some large organizations and companies provide access to inexpensive or free treatment programs for their employees. Administrative license suspension laws are in effect in 41 states. These laws give law enforcement officials the right to take away a driver's license. There are two circumstances under which the administrative license suspension law may be enforced. The first circumstance is if a driver refuses to take a chemical test to determine his or her blood alcohol level. The implied consent law states that anyone who operates a motor vehicle agrees beforehand to submit to an alcohol test. The second reason a license may be automatically suspended is if the driver fails an alcohol chemical test, meaning that his or her blood alcohol content level is .08% or higher. Outpatient addiction treatment centers are more suitable for individuals who are employed, have extensive social support systems, can maintain abstinence for up 72 hours and are highly motivated individuals. Patients of outpatient drug treatment programs generally reside at home and attend the program several evening or days during the week. While the majority of people with substance abuse or alcohol problems would rather attend outpatient addiction treatment, not everyone is appropriate for this level of care. An extensive assessment must be completed to determine whether an outpatient addiction treatment program can meet your needs. The length of these programs is approximately six weeks; they generally meet three to five times a week for three hours each meeting. |
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.
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.
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.
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).
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