




New Providence, New Jersey
New Providence, NJ Profile
New Providence, NJ, population 11,907 , is located
in New Jersey's Union county,
about 10.3 miles from Elizabeth and 12.3 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of New Providence has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of New Providence has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the New Providence area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
New Providence Statistics
New Providence Gender Information
Males in New Providence: 5,770 (48%)
Females in New Providence: 6,137 (52%)
As % of Population in New Providence
Race Diversity in New Providence
White: 90%
African American: 1%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in New Providence
Age Diversity in New Providence
Median Age in New Providence: 39.0 (Males in New Providence: 37.9, Females in New Providence: 39.8)
New Providence Males Under 20: 14%
New Providence Females Under 20: 13%
New Providence Males 20 to 40: 12%
New Providence Females 20 to 40: 13%
New Providence Males 40 to 60: 14%
New Providence Females 40 to 60: 15%
New Providence Males Over 60: 8%
New Providence Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in New Providence
New Providence Household Average Size: 2.67 people
New Providence Median Household Income: $ 90,964
New Providence Median Value of Homes: $ 315,600
Law Enforcement in New Providence
Reported crimes in the New Providence 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: 25
Burglary: 28
Larceny-theft: 93
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,049
New Providence Location Information
Elevation: 220 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to New Providence
Berkeley Heights 2.4 Miles
Mountainside 2.9 Miles
Scotch Plains 3.0 Miles
Chatham 3.1 Miles
Summit 3.7 Miles
Westfield 3.9 Miles
Fanwood 4.1 Miles
Madison 4.3 Miles
Plainfield 4.5 Miles
North Plainfield 4.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest New Providence
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 10.3 Miles
Newark 12.3 Miles
Jersey City 17.1 Miles
Paterson 19.3 Miles
New York 20.8 Miles
Yonkers 30.9 Miles
Stamford 51.4 Miles
Allentown 57.5 Miles
Philadelphia 65.4 Miles
Bridgeport 70.4 Miles
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Facts
In 2004, a kilogram of cocaine base in Colombia typically sold for $810 and a kilogram of cocaine typically sold for $1,713. In Peru in 2004, a kilogram of cocaine base typically sold for $700 and a kilogram of cocaine typically sold for $1,000. In Mexico in 2004, a kilogram of cocaine typically sold for $7,880. In the United States in 2001, a kilogram of cocaine typically sold for $23,500. Youths who reported illicit drugs were fairly or very easy to obtain were more likely to use drugs. For example, almost 12 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 who reported that marijuana was fairly or very easy to obtain also reported using marijuana/hashish during the past month compared to 1 percent of those reporting that marijuana was difficult to obtain. Approximately 7 percent of those reporting that marijuana was fairly or very easy to obtain also reported using other illicit drugs compared to 2 percent of those reporting that marijuana was difficult to obtain. "In the United States, approximately three-fourths of all deaths among persons aged 10--24 years result from only four causes: motor-vehicle crashes, other unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide. Results from the 1999 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey demonstrate that numerous high school students engage in behaviors that increase their likelihood of death from these four causes...[including alcohol and illicit drug use]" Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic prescription drug with pain-relieving properties similar to those of morphine and codeine. Although commonly known as an opioid analgesic, it is also known as a narcotic analgesic. The drug's ability to relieve moderate to severe pain makes it a good choice for the treatment of many painful conditions, including back pain and headache as well as pain due to cancer and some dental procedures. Oxycodone is derived from thebaine, one of more than 20 components known as alkaloids (including morphine and codeine) found in opium. In addition to being a primary component of oxycodone, thebaine also is a main ingredient of hydrocodone and hydromorphone, two other prescription painkillers. About 9% of teens have tried cocaine, while 4% use it currently (one or more times in a month). Cocaine is an addictive drug. It is especially dangerous because it can cause abnormal heartbeats, occasionally resulting in a life-threatening heart attack, seizure, or stroke. |
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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 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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