



Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park, NJ Profile
Asbury Park, NJ, population 16,930 , is located
in New Jersey's Monmouth county,
about 32.4 miles from Elizabeth and 34.2 miles from New York.
In the 90's the population of Asbury Park has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Asbury Park has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Asbury Park area were higher than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Asbury Park Statistics
Asbury Park Gender Information
Males in Asbury Park: 7,943 (47%)
Females in Asbury Park: 8,987 (53%)
As % of Population in Asbury Park
Race Diversity in Asbury Park
White: 25%
African American: 62%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Asbury Park
Age Diversity in Asbury Park
Median Age in Asbury Park: 30.6 (Males in Asbury Park: 29.4, Females in Asbury Park: 31.8)
Asbury Park Males Under 20: 16%
Asbury Park Females Under 20: 16%
Asbury Park Males 20 to 40: 14%
Asbury Park Females 20 to 40: 17%
Asbury Park Males 40 to 60: 10%
Asbury Park Females 40 to 60: 11%
Asbury Park Males Over 60: 6%
Asbury Park Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Asbury Park
Asbury Park Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Asbury Park Median Household Income: $ 23,081
Asbury Park Median Value of Homes: $ 91,800
Law Enforcement in Asbury Park
Reported crimes in the Asbury Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 182
Aggravated assault: 186
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,232
Burglary: 261
Larceny-theft: 562
Motor vehicle theft: 90
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,406
Asbury Park Location Information
Elevation: 21 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Asbury Park
Ocean Grove 0.6 Miles
Interlaken 0.9 Miles
Loch Arbour 1.0 Miles
Wanamassa 1.1 Miles
Bradley Beach 1.2 Miles
Allenhurst 1.2 Miles
Neptune City 1.6 Miles
Deal 1.7 Miles
Avon-by-the-Sea 2.0 Miles
Shark River Hills 2.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Asbury Park
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 32.4 Miles
New York 34.2 Miles
Jersey City 35.3 Miles
Newark 36.6 Miles
Paterson 48.9 Miles
Yonkers 49.5 Miles
Stamford 62.7 Miles
Philadelphia 63.7 Miles
Bridgeport 78.0 Miles
Allentown 82.3 Miles
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Facts
Estimates of the number of drug users range from 1.5 – 4.0 million drug users from the law enforcement services (and up to 6 million drug users from other sources). Regardless of the definitional differences at the basis of these estimates (i.e. drug addict vs. person who has tried drugs once in their life), there is a need to further gauge the extent of the drug problem. Research in animals indicates that ecstasy can be harmful to the brain.one study in nonhuman primates showed that exposure to ecstasy for only 4 days caused damage to serotonin nerve terminals that was still evident 6 to 7 years later. Those seeking residential treatment are committing to an extended stay in a facility that provides intensive services, usually focused on a specific population like those with substance abuse problems. Residential treatment programs provide a number of unique opportunities for individuals to explore the psychological issues and medical problems associated with drug abuse. Finding a supportive and effective residential treatment center is key to a successful outcome. When deciding upon the best center it is important to find an environment that is supportive of the patient's individual unique needs and lifestyle. Once a residential treatment center is found, each patient will be evaluated and a specific treatment program will designed for their unique physical and psychological needs. About 75% of high school students have tried alcohol. More alarming, about 28% of teens have had a recent episode of heavy drinking (more than 5 drinks within a couple of hours). The leading cause of death for teens and young adults is auto accidents related to alcohol. Drinking also lowers inhibitions, which can lead teens to have unprotected sex, increasing the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes, chlamydia, and HIV. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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