



Somersworth, New Hampshire
Somersworth, NH Profile
Somersworth, NH, population 11,477 , is located
in New Hampshire's Strafford county,
about 35.0 miles from Manchester and 49.1 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Somersworth has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Somersworth has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Somersworth area were higher than New Hampshire's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Hampshire average.
Somersworth Statistics
Somersworth Gender Information
Males in Somersworth: 5,521 (48%)
Females in Somersworth: 5,956 (52%)
As % of Population in Somersworth
Race Diversity in Somersworth
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Somersworth
Age Diversity in Somersworth
Median Age in Somersworth: 34.9 (Males in Somersworth: 33.7, Females in Somersworth: 35.8)
Somersworth Males Under 20: 14%
Somersworth Females Under 20: 14%
Somersworth Males 20 to 40: 15%
Somersworth Females 20 to 40: 16%
Somersworth Males 40 to 60: 12%
Somersworth Females 40 to 60: 13%
Somersworth Males Over 60: 6%
Somersworth Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Somersworth
Somersworth Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Somersworth Median Household Income: $ 42,739
Somersworth Median Value of Homes: $ 96,200
Law Enforcement in Somersworth
Reported crimes in the Somersworth area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 177
Burglary: 35
Larceny-theft: 441
Motor vehicle theft: 17
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,152
Somersworth Location Information
Elevation: 204 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Somersworth
Berwick 0.3 Miles
Dover 4.4 Miles
Rochester 6.3 Miles
North Berwick 7.2 Miles
Durham 9.4 Miles
South Eliot 11.5 Miles
South Sanford 12.0 Miles
Newmarket 12.9 Miles
Sanford 13.1 Miles
Cape Neddick 13.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Somersworth
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 35.0 Miles
Lowell 49.1 Miles
Cambridge 62.5 Miles
Boston 63.3 Miles
Worcester 83.9 Miles
Providence 103.3 Miles
Springfield 118.9 Miles
Hartford 139.1 Miles
Waterbury 162.3 Miles
New Haven 171.5 Miles
|
Facts
The length of stay in a holistic rehab differs from center to center. The average length of stay is between four to six weeks, with the longer length of stay producing slightly better results. This should not be a surprise as a study done by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (N.I.D.A.) many years ago stated that the longer a patient remains in a holistic drug or alcohol rehab the better their chance of remaining drug and alcohol free. In 2000, more than 2 million youths aged 12 to 17 reported using inhalants at least once in their lifetime. Between 1999 and 2000, the rate of past year inhalant use declined among youths aged 12 or 13. Youths who reported an average grade of D or below were more than 3 times as likely to have used inhalants during the past year as youths with an average grade of A. The 2000 NHSDA estimated that of the 23 million youths aged 12 to 17, more than 2 million (9 percent) used inhalants in their lifetime. The category of inhalants most frequently reported by youths was glue, shoe polish, or toluene (4 percent). Lifetime inhalant use of gasoline or lighter fluid was reported by 3 percent. Approximately 2 percent reported inhaling the following types of substances: spray paints; correction fluid, degreaser, or cleaning fluid; nitrous oxide or "whippets"; amyl nitrite, "poppers," locker room odorizers, or "rush"; other aerosol sprays; and lacquer thinner or other paint solvents. Alcohol abuse may lead to poor nutrition. Alcohol use can cause malnutrition because of the drug's effect on the total amount of food consumed by the user. Also, it impairs digestion, absorption, and the utilization of nutrients. Regarding gender differences, again the NHSDA separates the statistics for powder cocaine and crack. Males are more likely than females to use powder cocaine. However, males and females are equally likely to use crack in many surveyed cities. Studies indicate that female crack use has been increasing over the past five years. No single risk factor predicts cocaine use. However, because cocaine use is approved of and practiced by such a small percentage of the population, a person's willingness to take risks is often a factor. Other factors include a person's level of impulsiveness, other available sources of attaining pleasure, the availability of cocaine, and the relationship of adolescents with their parents. Because recreational cocaine use is against the law, how people view breaking the law is also a factor. It is noteworthy that young people who illegally smoke are ten times as likely to use an illegal drug than their non-smoking peers. Students who use cocaine must be willing to deviate greatly from the norm. However, the trend of acceptance is changing. According to the "Monitoring the Future" study, in the decade of the 1990s, perceived risk and dis-approval of powder cocaine and crack decreased in eighth, tenth, and twelfth grades. |
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.
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.
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 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.
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".
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Somersworth
Call toll free


Somersworth Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|