




North Plainfield, New Jersey
North Plainfield, NJ Profile
North Plainfield, NJ, population 21,103 , is located
in New Jersey's Somerset county,
about 11.6 miles from Elizabeth and 15.2 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of North Plainfield has grown by about 12%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the North Plainfield area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
North Plainfield Statistics
North Plainfield Gender Information
Males in North Plainfield: 10,409 (49%)
Females in North Plainfield: 10,694 (51%)
As % of Population in North Plainfield
Race Diversity in North Plainfield
White: 63%
African American: 13%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 19%
As % of Population in North Plainfield
Age Diversity in North Plainfield
Median Age in North Plainfield: 33.7 (Males in North Plainfield: 32.9, Females in North Plainfield: 34.4)
North Plainfield Males Under 20: 14%
North Plainfield Females Under 20: 14%
North Plainfield Males 20 to 40: 18%
North Plainfield Females 20 to 40: 17%
North Plainfield Males 40 to 60: 12%
North Plainfield Females 40 to 60: 13%
North Plainfield Males Over 60: 5%
North Plainfield Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in North Plainfield
North Plainfield Household Average Size: 2.9 people
North Plainfield Median Household Income: $ 55,322
North Plainfield Median Value of Homes: $ 150,700
Law Enforcement in North Plainfield
Reported crimes in the North Plainfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 11
Robbery: 32
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 305
Burglary: 131
Larceny-theft: 342
Motor vehicle theft: 73
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,562
North Plainfield Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Plainfield
Plainfield 1.1 Miles
Watchung 1.4 Miles
Fanwood 2.4 Miles
Scotch Plains 2.6 Miles
South Plainfield 3.6 Miles
Dunellen 3.7 Miles
Berkeley Heights 3.8 Miles
Westfield 4.6 Miles
Mountainside 4.7 Miles
New Providence 4.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Plainfield
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 11.6 Miles
Newark 15.2 Miles
Jersey City 19.6 Miles
New York 22.9 Miles
Paterson 23.9 Miles
Yonkers 34.6 Miles
Stamford 54.9 Miles
Allentown 55.8 Miles
Philadelphia 60.9 Miles
Bridgeport 73.9 Miles
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Facts
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Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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