




Whitefield, New Hampshire
Whitefield, NH Profile
Whitefield, NH, population 1,089 , is located
in New Hampshire's Coos county,
about 95.6 miles from Manchester and 121.2 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Whitefield has grown by about 5%.
Whitefield Statistics
Whitefield Gender Information
Males in Whitefield: 496 (46%)
Females in Whitefield: 593 (54%)
As % of Population in Whitefield
Race Diversity in Whitefield
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Whitefield
Age Diversity in Whitefield
Median Age in Whitefield: 38.9 (Males in Whitefield: 37.7, Females in Whitefield: 39.6)
Whitefield Males Under 20: 13%
Whitefield Females Under 20: 15%
Whitefield Males 20 to 40: 12%
Whitefield Females 20 to 40: 13%
Whitefield Males 40 to 60: 12%
Whitefield Females 40 to 60: 11%
Whitefield Males Over 60: 9%
Whitefield Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Whitefield
Whitefield Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Whitefield Median Household Income: $ 31,071
Whitefield Median Value of Homes: $ 74,100
Whitefield Location Information
Elevation: 956 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Whitefield
Lancaster 8.3 Miles
Littleton 9.2 Miles
Groveton 16.3 Miles
Lisbon 18.5 Miles
St Johnsbury 20.3 Miles
Gorham 21.6 Miles
Berlin 22.0 Miles
Lyndonville 22.4 Miles
West Burke 26.0 Miles
Woodsville 26.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Whitefield
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 95.6 Miles
Lowell 121.2 Miles
Cambridge 140.5 Miles
Boston 142.1 Miles
Worcester 146.3 Miles
Springfield 164.7 Miles
Providence 176.6 Miles
Hartford 188.5 Miles
Waterbury 207.9 Miles
New Haven 222.3 Miles
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Facts
Teens who drank, smoked cigarettes, and used marijuana at least once in the past month are more than 16 times as likely to use another drug like cocaine, heroin or LSD. Although different kinds of drugs can have a variety of effects on the user, almost all drugs cause an over-stimulating feeling of pleasure in the brain. In almost every case, drugs will eventually lead the regular drug user to an addiction to the feeling of euphoria produced when consuming drugs or alcohol. There is a fine line between drug abuse and a drug problem or addiction. Generally speaking, if the drug is an illegal substance, the user has a problem. However, medications and prescribed drugs can also be addictive. According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the number of current (past-month) heroin users in the United States increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006. The corresponding prevalence rate increased from 0.06 to 0.14 percent. There were 91,000 first-time users of heroin aged 12 or older in 2006, down from 108,000 reported in 2005. Among persons aged 12 to 49, the average age at first use of heroin was 20.7 years. Methadone works differently. Its slow onset and long-lasting impact lessen the chances that the user will get high from taking it. At the same time, it blocks the receptors in the brain that are stimulated by opiates, so those using methadone do not get high even if they take heroin or morphine too. (Entries on codeine, heroin, morphine, and opium are also available in this encyclopedia.) Methadone is best known as the medication prescribed to help opiate addicts end the destructive behavior associated with drug addiction. People with opiate addictions often use drugs such as heroin and morphine more to avoid withdrawal symptoms than to achieve a high. Withdrawal is the process of gradually cutting back on the amount of a substance being taken until use can be discontinued entirely. Indeed, withdrawal from opiates—even prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin—can be difficult and challenging. Methadone eases all symptoms of opiate withdrawal, including anxiety and insomnia, a sleep disorder. Those who receive methadone treatment from trained, licensed doctors—and who follow the treatment schedule carefully—face little danger of overdose, infectious disease, or organ failure. When used properly, it is a medicine that helps users end their addictions and get on with their lives. |
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".
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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