




Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ Profile
Jersey City, NJ, population 240,055 , is located
in New Jersey's Hudson county,
about 3.9 miles from New York and 5.0 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Jersey City has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jersey City has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jersey City area were higher than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Jersey City Statistics
Jersey City Gender Information
Males in Jersey City: 117,144 (49%)
Females in Jersey City: 122,911 (51%)
As % of Population in Jersey City
Race Diversity in Jersey City
White: 34%
African American: 28%
Asian: 16%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Jersey City
Age Diversity in Jersey City
Median Age in Jersey City: 32.4 (Males in Jersey City: 31.4, Females in Jersey City: 33.5)
Jersey City Males Under 20: 14%
Jersey City Females Under 20: 13%
Jersey City Males 20 to 40: 18%
Jersey City Females 20 to 40: 17%
Jersey City Males 40 to 60: 11%
Jersey City Females 40 to 60: 12%
Jersey City Males Over 60: 5%
Jersey City Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Jersey City
Jersey City Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Jersey City Median Household Income: $ 37,862
Jersey City Median Value of Homes: $ 137,900
Law Enforcement in Jersey City
Reported crimes in the Jersey City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 24
Forcible rape: 98
Robbery: 1,416
Aggravated assault: 1,389
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,212
Burglary: 2,191
Larceny-theft: 4,564
Motor vehicle theft: 2,059
Arson: 50
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,651
Jersey City Location Information
Elevation: 83 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 6.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jersey City
Hoboken 2.6 Miles
New York 3.9 Miles
Harrison 4.3 Miles
Secaucus 4.4 Miles
Kearny 4.5 Miles
Union City 4.5 Miles
Bayonne 4.5 Miles
East Newark 4.6 Miles
Newark 5.0 Miles
North Arlington 5.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jersey City
(Population 100,000+)
New York 3.9 Miles
Newark 5.0 Miles
Elizabeth 8.3 Miles
Paterson 13.9 Miles
Yonkers 16.9 Miles
Stamford 36.1 Miles
Bridgeport 54.8 Miles
New Haven 72.2 Miles
Allentown 74.6 Miles
Waterbury 78.4 Miles
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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.
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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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