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Haddon Heights, NJ Profile
Haddon Heights, NJ, population 7,547 , is located
in New Jersey's Camden county,
about 7.4 miles from Philadelphia and 55.3 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Haddon Heights has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Haddon Heights has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Haddon Heights area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Haddon Heights Statistics
Haddon Heights Gender Information
Males in Haddon Heights: 3,554 (47%)
Females in Haddon Heights: 3,993 (53%)
As % of Population in Haddon Heights
Race Diversity in Haddon Heights
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Haddon Heights
Age Diversity in Haddon Heights
Median Age in Haddon Heights: 40.6 (Males in Haddon Heights: 39.1, Females in Haddon Heights: 41.9)
Haddon Heights Males Under 20: 13%
Haddon Heights Females Under 20: 13%
Haddon Heights Males 20 to 40: 11%
Haddon Heights Females 20 to 40: 12%
Haddon Heights Males 40 to 60: 14%
Haddon Heights Females 40 to 60: 15%
Haddon Heights Males Over 60: 9%
Haddon Heights Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Haddon Heights
Haddon Heights Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Haddon Heights Median Household Income: $ 58,424
Haddon Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 140,600
Law Enforcement in Haddon Heights
Reported crimes in the Haddon Heights area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 40
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 127
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,999
Haddon Heights Location Information
Elevation: 60 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Haddon Heights
Barrington 1.0 Miles
Audubon 1.0 Miles
Mt Ephraim 1.5 Miles
Bellmawr 1.7 Miles
Haddonfield 1.7 Miles
Runnemede 1.7 Miles
Audubon Park 1.8 Miles
Tavistock 1.9 Miles
Oaklyn 1.9 Miles
Lawnside 2.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Haddon Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 7.4 Miles
Allentown 55.3 Miles
Elizabeth 70.6 Miles
Newark 75.8 Miles
Jersey City 78.6 Miles
New York 80.4 Miles
Paterson 85.9 Miles
Baltimore 91.9 Miles
Yonkers 95.3 Miles
Stamford 114.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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