



Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ Profile
Clifton, NJ, population 78,672 , is located
in New Jersey's Passaic county,
about 4.1 miles from Paterson and 8.5 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Clifton has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Clifton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Clifton area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Clifton Statistics
Clifton Gender Information
Males in Clifton: 37,560 (48%)
Females in Clifton: 41,112 (52%)
As % of Population in Clifton
Race Diversity in Clifton
White: 76%
African American: 3%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Clifton
Age Diversity in Clifton
Median Age in Clifton: 38.8 (Males in Clifton: 37.2, Females in Clifton: 40.5)
Clifton Males Under 20: 12%
Clifton Females Under 20: 12%
Clifton Males 20 to 40: 14%
Clifton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Clifton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Clifton Females 40 to 60: 14%
Clifton Males Over 60: 9%
Clifton Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Clifton
Clifton Household Average Size: 2.59 people
Clifton Median Household Income: $ 50,619
Clifton Median Value of Homes: $ 183,600
Law Enforcement in Clifton
Reported crimes in the Clifton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 11
Robbery: 84
Aggravated assault: 102
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 246
Burglary: 329
Larceny-theft: 1,355
Motor vehicle theft: 384
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,583
Clifton Location Information
Elevation: 233 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Clifton
Passaic 1.8 Miles
Little Falls 2.4 Miles
Nutley 2.5 Miles
Wallington 2.6 Miles
West Paterson 2.7 Miles
Garfield 3.1 Miles
Montclair 3.3 Miles
Cedar Grove 3.4 Miles
Rutherford 3.7 Miles
Bloomfield 3.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Clifton
(Population 100,000+)
Paterson 4.1 Miles
Newark 8.5 Miles
Jersey City 10.1 Miles
New York 12.9 Miles
Elizabeth 13.7 Miles
Yonkers 14.7 Miles
Stamford 35.3 Miles
Bridgeport 54.4 Miles
New Haven 71.5 Miles
Allentown 71.6 Miles
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Facts
Despite a 30-year effort, the eradication of the illegal drug trade has proven to be nearly impossible. At the heart of the difficulty, according to observers, is the amount of money involved. It has evolved into a $300 to $400 billion multi-national business. Americans alone spend $58 billion a year on narcotics. Over two-thirds of that, or $40 billion, comes from the four to five million regular users. Ironically, the country spends about $42 billion to fight drugs. By the mid-1980s, when it was declared illegal, ecstasy had already found users among college students. However, the drug found its most visible place in the rave and club scene of the 1990s. Even though it is illegal, ecstasy use increased dramatically among partygoers and rave attendees. Taking a small pill seems far less extreme than snorting, smoking, or injecting a drug, so many young people thought ecstasy was not dangerous. Peer pressure added to the drug's popularity. In a crowded club, friends could easily persuade other friends to try it. With increased ecstasy use came increased information on how the drug behaves, its side effects, and its dangers. This information seems to have filtered into the population of ecstasy users—and those who might consider using it. According to the 2004 Monitoring the Future (MTF) study, ecstasy use peaked among eighth, tenth, and twelfth graders around the year 2000 and has since sharply declined for all of those age groups. The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) likewise reported a decrease in repeat use between 2002 and 2003, as well as a decrease in the number of first-time users, from 1.8 million in 2002 to 1.1 million in 2003. Young people also reported that the drug became harder to find than it was in the past. Semi-synthetic opioides are produced by chemical modification of natural opiumalkaloides obtained from the opium poppy (heroin, dihydrocodeine). The younger a person begins using alcohol, the greater the chance of developing alcohol dependence or abuse some time in their life. Of those who begin drinking at age-18, 16.6% subsequently are classified with alcohol dependence and 7.8% with alcohol abuse. If a person waits until age-21 before taking their first drink, these risks decrease by over 60%. |
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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