




Collingswood, New Jersey
Collingswood, NJ Profile
Collingswood, NJ, population 14,326 , is located
in New Jersey's Camden county,
about 5.4 miles from Philadelphia and 52.6 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Collingswood has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Collingswood has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Collingswood area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Collingswood Statistics
Collingswood Gender Information
Males in Collingswood: 6,732 (47%)
Females in Collingswood: 7,594 (53%)
As % of Population in Collingswood
Race Diversity in Collingswood
White: 86%
African American: 7%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Collingswood
Age Diversity in Collingswood
Median Age in Collingswood: 37.1 (Males in Collingswood: 35.1, Females in Collingswood: 39.1)
Collingswood Males Under 20: 12%
Collingswood Females Under 20: 12%
Collingswood Males 20 to 40: 16%
Collingswood Females 20 to 40: 15%
Collingswood Males 40 to 60: 13%
Collingswood Females 40 to 60: 15%
Collingswood Males Over 60: 7%
Collingswood Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Collingswood
Collingswood Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Collingswood Median Household Income: $ 43,175
Collingswood Median Value of Homes: $ 101,900
Law Enforcement in Collingswood
Reported crimes in the Collingswood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 17
Aggravated assault: 18
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 300
Burglary: 80
Larceny-theft: 291
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,838
Collingswood Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Collingswood
Woodlynne 1.3 Miles
Oaklyn 1.4 Miles
Audubon Park 1.7 Miles
Golden Triangle 1.9 Miles
Audubon 1.9 Miles
Merchantville 2.0 Miles
Haddonfield 2.6 Miles
Camden 2.6 Miles
Erlton-Ellisburg 2.7 Miles
Pennsauken 2.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Collingswood
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 5.4 Miles
Allentown 52.6 Miles
Elizabeth 68.7 Miles
Newark 73.8 Miles
Jersey City 76.7 Miles
New York 78.7 Miles
Paterson 83.8 Miles
Baltimore 92.9 Miles
Yonkers 93.4 Miles
Stamford 112.5 Miles
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Facts
Illicit drug chemists realized that they could create a way to smoke pure cocaine. They removed several of the chemical elements involved in the freebasing process and developed a way to reprocess the cocaine using only water. With this advent in chemistry, the crack epidemic was born. Crack usage exploded across the country, most notably in low income areas. The drug was a cheap, fast, powerful high, making it popular with financially-challenged addicts in search of their next fix. In addition to the inexpensive nature of the drug, crack also became popular because of the speed in which the rush was delivered – often as little as ten seconds. Drug users who need a structured environment, away from the harmful influences of daily life, may turn to residential treatment. This method is also called inpatient therapy. It lasts anywhere from twenty-eight days to fifteen months. In residential treatment the abuser lives in a controlled, drug-free environment, usually either a hospital or special drug treatment clinic. Each day is highly structured and includes individual and group counseling sessions. As the end of treatment nears, participants receive support services to help make the transition back to their regular lives. Prior to insufflation, cocaine powder must be divided into very fine particles. Cocaine of high purity breaks into fine dust very easily, except when it is moist (not well stored) and forms "chunks," which reduces the efficiency of nasal absorption. Domestic Violence and Effects on Family. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. Research suggests that for women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives than were children who were not depressed. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be life long. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. |
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.
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.
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 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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