



Alpha, New Jersey
Alpha, NJ Profile
Alpha, NJ, population 2,482 , is located
in New Jersey's Warren county,
about 17.9 miles from Allentown and 49.4 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Alpha has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Alpha has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Alpha area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Alpha Statistics
Alpha Gender Information
Males in Alpha: 1,208 (49%)
Females in Alpha: 1,274 (51%)
As % of Population in Alpha
Race Diversity in Alpha
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Alpha
Age Diversity in Alpha
Median Age in Alpha: 37.7 (Males in Alpha: 35.8, Females in Alpha: 39.7)
Alpha Males Under 20: 14%
Alpha Females Under 20: 12%
Alpha Males 20 to 40: 14%
Alpha Females 20 to 40: 14%
Alpha Males 40 to 60: 12%
Alpha Females 40 to 60: 13%
Alpha Males Over 60: 9%
Alpha Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Alpha
Alpha Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Alpha Median Household Income: $ 42,209
Alpha Median Value of Homes: $ 119,300
Law Enforcement in Alpha
Reported crimes in the Alpha area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 119
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 12
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 637
Alpha Location Information
Elevation: 299 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Alpha
Phillipsburg 2.5 Miles
Easton 3.6 Miles
Bloomsbury 3.8 Miles
Glendon 4.1 Miles
West Easton 4.2 Miles
Wilson 4.6 Miles
Riegelsville 5.4 Miles
Old Orchard 5.5 Miles
Palmer Heights 5.7 Miles
Tatamy 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Alpha
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 17.9 Miles
Philadelphia 49.4 Miles
Elizabeth 49.7 Miles
Newark 51.9 Miles
Paterson 54.4 Miles
Jersey City 56.8 Miles
New York 60.5 Miles
Yonkers 68.4 Miles
Stamford 88.8 Miles
Bridgeport 107.7 Miles
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Facts
People use methadone illegally as a recreational drug, which is a drug used solely to get high, not to treat a medical condition. People have been known to grind up methadone tablets and snort the powder or inject the drug. This can be extremely dangerous, even in the absence of other drugs or alcohol. Because methadone works so slowly, it does not provide the RUSH of euphoria that the user craves. This may entice the user to take more methadone, eventually leading to a deadly build-up of the drug in the body. It is often hours and sometimes even days before the poisonous effects of methadone become apparent, as the user first slips into a deep sleep, then into a coma, and then stops breathing. You may be telling yourself that you engage in drinking so that you can reduce your anxiety or get rid of the sorrow that you feel. In much the same way, you may be trying to stay away from an injurious situation or may be looking for something better, more helpful, or less sad. Child welfare workers are often skilled at identifying parents who abuse substances, and different types of drugs endanger children in different ways. The ability to identify methamphetamine use among a parent is critical for many reasons including safety of the child, worker personal safety, and treatment planning for the family. Physical reactions that might be experienced during ecstasy use include muscle tension, jaw clenching, nausea and vomiting, excessive sweating, involuntary movements, chills, blurred vision, and feeling faint. Some of these reactions are associated with a sharp rise in body temperature induced by the drug itself and the increase in physical activity that often goes along with ecstasy use. Reactions such as jaw clenching and muscle tension and aches frequently continue after the period of drug use. Teenagers may use pacifiers to modify the jaw clenching associated with ecstasy use. |
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.
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).
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.
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.
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