




Camden, New Jersey
Camden, NJ Profile
Camden, NJ, population 79,904 , is located
in New Jersey's Camden county,
about 3.0 miles from Philadelphia and 51.1 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Camden has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Camden has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Camden area were higher than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Camden Statistics
Camden Gender Information
Males in Camden: 38,784 (49%)
Females in Camden: 41,120 (51%)
As % of Population in Camden
Race Diversity in Camden
White: 17%
African American: 53%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 27%
As % of Population in Camden
Age Diversity in Camden
Median Age in Camden: 27.2 (Males in Camden: 26.0, Females in Camden: 28.3)
Camden Males Under 20: 19%
Camden Females Under 20: 19%
Camden Males 20 to 40: 15%
Camden Females 20 to 40: 16%
Camden Males 40 to 60: 10%
Camden Females 40 to 60: 11%
Camden Males Over 60: 4%
Camden Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Camden
Camden Household Average Size: 3.12 people
Camden Median Household Income: $ 23,421
Camden Median Value of Homes: $ 40,800
Law Enforcement in Camden
Reported crimes in the Camden area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 41
Forcible rape: 56
Robbery: 856
Aggravated assault: 972
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,402
Burglary: 1,459
Larceny-theft: 2,671
Motor vehicle theft: 1,149
Arson: 201
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,588
Camden Location Information
Elevation: 33 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Camden
Woodlynne 1.4 Miles
Gloucester City 2.4 Miles
Oaklyn 2.5 Miles
Collingswood 2.6 Miles
Audubon Park 2.6 Miles
Philadelphia 3.0 Miles
Merchantville 3.2 Miles
Brooklawn 3.3 Miles
Audubon 3.5 Miles
Mt Ephraim 3.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Camden
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 3.0 Miles
Allentown 51.1 Miles
Elizabeth 70.0 Miles
Newark 75.0 Miles
Jersey City 78.1 Miles
New York 80.1 Miles
Paterson 84.8 Miles
Baltimore 90.9 Miles
Yonkers 94.7 Miles
Stamford 114.0 Miles
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Facts
There is a controversy among many experts about whether alcoholics can safely cut down on their drinking (moderation) rather than cutting out alcohol consumption altogether (abstinence). In the process of recovery , recovery is by definition a "return to health." It indicates that action is being taken in a process of learning to overcome behaviors that have been destructive. Some drinkers who have not progressed far in the direction of dependence can return successfully to controlled drinking. If you have tried to cut down and failed, it is unlikely that controlled drinking is possible for you. Many people with alcoholism hold on to the belief that they can stop or cut down whenever they want to. Also, many recovering alcoholics have relapsed because they believe they can now drink in moderation… and end up failing. Experience shows that anyone who has FAILED to achieve moderation should consider trying sobriety as a way to achieve a level of manageability in their life. Even when people with alcoholism experience withdrawal symptoms, they nearly always deny the problem, leaving it up to coworkers, friends, or relatives to recognize the symptoms and take the first steps toward treatment. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse's 2002 Monitoring the Future Study, 53% of high school seniors reported using an illicit drug at least once in their lives, 41% within the past year, and 25.4% within the past month. Another dangerous effect of heroin use is the highly addictive nature of the drug. All heroin users, even those who only snort or smoke the drug, can become addicted with repeated use. |
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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