




Rahway, New Jersey
Rahway, NJ Profile
Rahway, NJ, population 26,500 , is located
in New Jersey's Union county,
about 5.2 miles from Elizabeth and 10.4 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Rahway has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rahway has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rahway area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Rahway Statistics
Rahway Gender Information
Males in Rahway: 12,639 (48%)
Females in Rahway: 13,861 (52%)
As % of Population in Rahway
Race Diversity in Rahway
White: 60%
African American: 27%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Rahway
Age Diversity in Rahway
Median Age in Rahway: 37.1 (Males in Rahway: 35.5, Females in Rahway: 38.6)
Rahway Males Under 20: 13%
Rahway Females Under 20: 13%
Rahway Males 20 to 40: 14%
Rahway Females 20 to 40: 15%
Rahway Males 40 to 60: 13%
Rahway Females 40 to 60: 14%
Rahway Males Over 60: 7%
Rahway Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Rahway
Rahway Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Rahway Median Household Income: $ 50,729
Rahway Median Value of Homes: $ 144,100
Law Enforcement in Rahway
Reported crimes in the Rahway area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 49
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 303
Burglary: 154
Larceny-theft: 457
Motor vehicle theft: 100
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,627
Rahway Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rahway
Avenel 2.0 Miles
Linden 2.0 Miles
Colonia 2.7 Miles
Clark 2.9 Miles
Port Reading 3.1 Miles
Iselin 3.3 Miles
Carteret 3.4 Miles
Woodbridge 3.5 Miles
Cranford 3.7 Miles
Roselle 4.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rahway
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 5.2 Miles
Newark 10.4 Miles
Jersey City 13.4 Miles
New York 16.0 Miles
Paterson 22.1 Miles
Yonkers 29.9 Miles
Stamford 49.4 Miles
Allentown 63.7 Miles
Philadelphia 65.1 Miles
Bridgeport 68.1 Miles
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Facts
Snorting heroin results in an onset of it's effects within 3 to 5 minutes; smoking results in an almost immediate effect that builds in intensity; intravenous injection of heroin induces a rush and euphoria usually taking effect within 30 seconds; intramuscular and subcutaneous injection of heroin take effect within 3 to 5 minutes. Efforts at fighting substance abuse are dictated by the attitudes of the public and their perceptions of a substance's dangers. These attitudes may be framed by personal experience, media portrayals, news events, or drug education. Most drug enforcement is local, but the international and interstate nature of the drug trade has gradually resulted in more federal involvement. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), created in 1973, is responsible for enforcing federal laws and policies and coordinates information sharing between agencies. Approaches to combating the drug problem have traditionally focused on reducing both supply and demand. There is the risk of cross-dependence developing to benzodiazepines. Medically, benzodiazepines should only be used for the short-term relief of anxiety or insomnia which is severe and disabling. This is because tolerance and dependence can occur just weeks after use has commenced. Withdrawal signs and symptoms can be classified as major or minor, like those of the alcohol syndrome. According to that classification, minor symptoms include anxiety, insomnia and nightmares. Major symptoms include perceptual disturbances, psychosis, hyperpyrexia and life-threatening convulsions. Methamphetamine use is under strict governmental controls and laws. The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 established five schedules, or lists, of controlled medications and substances, with substances in Schedule I having the highest abuse potential and substances in Schedule V having the lowest abuse potential. Methamphetamines are classified as a Schedule II drug. According to the government, all Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, have the potential to lead to severe mental or physiological dependence, and have currently accepted medical uses. Due to the destructive nature of methamphetamine on both its users and the community at large, the federal government has continued to play an increasing role in its control. The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 increased penalties for the manufacture, distribution, and possession of methamphetamine, as well as the reagents and chemicals needed to make it. The act also required that any products containing pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, must be sold only in blister packs, with the intent of making it harder for methamphetamine makers to purchase large amounts. Stores that sell pseudoephedrine were also required to report any large-volume sales of the chemical. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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