




Bridgeton, New Jersey
Bridgeton, NJ Profile
Bridgeton, NJ, population 22,771 , is located
in New Jersey's Cumberland county,
about 36.5 miles from Philadelphia and 74.3 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Bridgeton has grown by about 20%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bridgeton area were higher than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Bridgeton Statistics
Bridgeton Gender Information
Males in Bridgeton: 12,899 (57%)
Females in Bridgeton: 9,872 (43%)
As % of Population in Bridgeton
Race Diversity in Bridgeton
White: 39%
African American: 42%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 17%
As % of Population in Bridgeton
Age Diversity in Bridgeton
Median Age in Bridgeton: 31.5 (Males in Bridgeton: 31.1, Females in Bridgeton: 32.7)
Bridgeton Males Under 20: 15%
Bridgeton Females Under 20: 14%
Bridgeton Males 20 to 40: 25%
Bridgeton Females 20 to 40: 12%
Bridgeton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Bridgeton Females 40 to 60: 9%
Bridgeton Males Over 60: 5%
Bridgeton Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Bridgeton
Bridgeton Household Average Size: 2.96 people
Bridgeton Median Household Income: $ 26,923
Bridgeton Median Value of Homes: $ 70,900
Law Enforcement in Bridgeton
Reported crimes in the Bridgeton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 6
Forcible rape: 21
Robbery: 125
Aggravated assault: 233
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,690
Burglary: 320
Larceny-theft: 613
Motor vehicle theft: 99
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,530
Bridgeton Location Information
Elevation: 40 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bridgeton
Fairton 3.2 Miles
Shiloh 4.1 Miles
Seabrook Farms 5.2 Miles
Rosenhayn 6.5 Miles
Cedarville 6.8 Miles
Olivet 9.4 Miles
Millville 10.6 Miles
Alloway 11.5 Miles
Vineland 11.8 Miles
Elmer 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bridgeton
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 36.5 Miles
Baltimore 74.3 Miles
Allentown 82.8 Miles
Elizabeth 101.3 Miles
Washington 103.4 Miles
Arlington 105.9 Miles
Alexandria 106.4 Miles
Newark 106.5 Miles
Jersey City 108.8 Miles
New York 110.2 Miles
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Facts
The most common illicit drugs used by current users over the age of 12 were marijuana (12.1 million users, or 5.4% of the population), cocaine (1.7 million users, or 0.7% of the population), and hallucinogens, which include LSD, PCP, and MDMA (1.3 million users, or 0.6% of the population). Approximately 37% of those over the age of 12 reported lifetime use of marijuana, 12.3% reported lifetime use of cocaine, and 12.5% reported lifetime use of hallucinogens. The U.S. Department of Defense's Survey of Health-Related Behavior Among Military Personnel, which is conducted about every 3 years, examines the rates of drug use in the armed forces. In 1980, 27.6% of military respondents polled admitted using an illegal drug within the past 30 days. This proportion fell to 2.7% in 1998. Of the drugs abused within the past 30 days, marijuana had the highest percentage of use at 1.4%. Methamphetamine use and production also have social impacts on our communities. Communities can become vulnerable to petty crime, social disorder, associated risks to health, increases in violence and increases in large scale labs and drug trafficking. Methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is highly addictive, and its effects include psychotic behavior and brain damage. Chronic methamphetamine use can cause violent behavior, anxiety, confusion and insomnia. Users also can exhibit psychotic behavior including auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions and paranoia, possibly resulting in homicidal or suicidal thoughts. The drug can cause damage to the brain detectable months after use, similar to damage caused by Alzheimer's disease, stroke or epilepsy. Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression and intense cravings for the drug. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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