



Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ Profile
Perth Amboy, NJ, population 47,303 , is located
in New Jersey's Middlesex county,
about 11.2 miles from Elizabeth and 16.6 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Perth Amboy has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Perth Amboy has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Perth Amboy area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Perth Amboy Statistics
Perth Amboy Gender Information
Males in Perth Amboy: 23,441 (50%)
Females in Perth Amboy: 23,862 (50%)
As % of Population in Perth Amboy
Race Diversity in Perth Amboy
White: 46%
African American: 10%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 41%
As % of Population in Perth Amboy
Age Diversity in Perth Amboy
Median Age in Perth Amboy: 31.2 (Males in Perth Amboy: 29.9, Females in Perth Amboy: 32.5)
Perth Amboy Males Under 20: 16%
Perth Amboy Females Under 20: 15%
Perth Amboy Males 20 to 40: 17%
Perth Amboy Females 20 to 40: 16%
Perth Amboy Males 40 to 60: 11%
Perth Amboy Females 40 to 60: 11%
Perth Amboy Males Over 60: 5%
Perth Amboy Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy Household Average Size: 3.2 people
Perth Amboy Median Household Income: $ 37,608
Perth Amboy Median Value of Homes: $ 132,100
Law Enforcement in Perth Amboy
Reported crimes in the Perth Amboy area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 89
Aggravated assault: 139
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 479
Burglary: 281
Larceny-theft: 863
Motor vehicle theft: 236
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,850
Perth Amboy Location Information
Elevation: 65 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Perth Amboy
South Amboy 2.4 Miles
Fords 3.1 Miles
Sewaren 3.2 Miles
Laurence Harbor 3.6 Miles
Woodbridge 3.7 Miles
Port Reading 4.1 Miles
Madison Park 4.4 Miles
Colonia 5.1 Miles
Cliffwood Beach 5.2 Miles
Avenel 5.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Perth Amboy
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 11.2 Miles
Newark 16.6 Miles
Jersey City 18.2 Miles
New York 19.8 Miles
Paterson 28.8 Miles
Yonkers 35.1 Miles
Stamford 53.6 Miles
Philadelphia 61.0 Miles
Allentown 64.7 Miles
Bridgeport 71.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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