




Pennington, New Jersey
Pennington, NJ Profile
Pennington, NJ, population 2,696 , is located
in New Jersey's Mercer county,
about 32.6 miles from Philadelphia and 38.3 miles from Elizabeth.
In the 90's the population of Pennington has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pennington has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pennington area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Pennington Statistics
Pennington Gender Information
Males in Pennington: 1,293 (48%)
Females in Pennington: 1,403 (52%)
As % of Population in Pennington
Race Diversity in Pennington
White: 95%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Pennington
Age Diversity in Pennington
Median Age in Pennington: 41.3 (Males in Pennington: 39.9, Females in Pennington: 42.4)
Pennington Males Under 20: 16%
Pennington Females Under 20: 14%
Pennington Males 20 to 40: 8%
Pennington Females 20 to 40: 10%
Pennington Males 40 to 60: 16%
Pennington Females 40 to 60: 17%
Pennington Males Over 60: 8%
Pennington Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Pennington
Pennington Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Pennington Median Household Income: $ 90,366
Pennington Median Value of Homes: $ 277,900
Law Enforcement in Pennington
Reported crimes in the Pennington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 73
Burglary: 5
Larceny-theft: 9
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 513
Pennington Location Information
Elevation: 211 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pennington
Lawrenceville 3.9 Miles
Ewing 4.1 Miles
Hopewell 4.5 Miles
Yardley 6.4 Miles
Princeton 7.1 Miles
Mercerville-Hamilton Square 7.5 Miles
Morrisville Borough 8.1 Miles
Trenton 8.1 Miles
Lambertville 8.4 Miles
Woodside 8.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pennington
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 32.6 Miles
Elizabeth 38.3 Miles
Allentown 41.6 Miles
Newark 43.0 Miles
Jersey City 46.6 Miles
New York 49.1 Miles
Paterson 52.1 Miles
Yonkers 62.7 Miles
Stamford 82.6 Miles
Bridgeport 101.3 Miles
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Facts
Dependents use of drug is the most important thing in a family life. Drug use in not the cause of family problems, it is denial which is the root. Blaming others, don't make mention of it, covering up, alibis, loyalty of family enables. Nobody may discuss problem outside the family. Nobody says what they feel or think. Withdrawal syndrome: (abstinence syndrome) A complex state, involving both physical and psychological features, that appears when individuals who show DEPENDENCE on a DRUG have their drug supply terminated. The effects of withdrawal vary with the types of drug that has been abused. Sweating, diarhhoea, tremors, temperature changes and weight loss are relatively common features of withdrawal. DRUG CRAVING is often present also. The symptoms of withdrawal may be so bad that the avoidance of them becomes a motivating factor in drug use. Whatever the drug, regular use can lead to addiction. And once an addiction has formed, if the drug is taken away, the person will develop withdrawal symptoms. These are unpleasant feelings that can range from a mild headache to a full-blown seizure. Other withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and nervousness. Unless withdrawal from a drug is managed carefully, such as in a professionally supervised drug treatment program, users will feel strong cravings to take the drug again. All they can think about is stopping the unpleasant sensations. But taking a drug again after a period of withdrawal leaves a person susceptible to an overdose because the body no longer has any tolerance for the drug. An overdose can be a serious medical incident. An overdose of heroin, for example, often results in death because it damages the heart and lungs. An overdose of amphetamines, on the other hand, rarely leads to immediate death. But over time amphetamines, especially when injected, can lead to heart problems, lung disease, and diseases of the blood vessels. Hence the common drug culture warning, "speed kills." Ecstasy affects your brain. Ecstasy is often used at all-night dance parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and concerts. Ecstasy can damage the neurons in your brain, impairing your senses, memory, judgment, and coordination. Ecstasy affects your body. Ecstasy is a stimulant that increases your heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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