




Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Ridgefield Park, NJ Profile
Ridgefield Park, NJ, population 12,873 , is located
in New Jersey's Bergen county,
about 8.2 miles from Yonkers and 8.9 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of Ridgefield Park has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ridgefield Park has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ridgefield Park area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Ridgefield Park Statistics
Ridgefield Park Gender Information
Males in Ridgefield Park: 6,150 (48%)
Females in Ridgefield Park: 6,723 (52%)
As % of Population in Ridgefield Park
Race Diversity in Ridgefield Park
White: 78%
African American: 4%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Ridgefield Park
Age Diversity in Ridgefield Park
Median Age in Ridgefield Park: 37.2 (Males in Ridgefield Park: 36.4, Females in Ridgefield Park: 37.9)
Ridgefield Park Males Under 20: 12%
Ridgefield Park Females Under 20: 12%
Ridgefield Park Males 20 to 40: 15%
Ridgefield Park Females 20 to 40: 16%
Ridgefield Park Males 40 to 60: 13%
Ridgefield Park Females 40 to 60: 14%
Ridgefield Park Males Over 60: 7%
Ridgefield Park Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Ridgefield Park
Ridgefield Park Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Ridgefield Park Median Household Income: $ 51,825
Ridgefield Park Median Value of Homes: $ 175,900
Law Enforcement in Ridgefield Park
Reported crimes in the Ridgefield Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 132
Burglary: 49
Larceny-theft: 152
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,737
Ridgefield Park Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ridgefield Park
Little Ferry 1.1 Miles
Palisades Park 1.4 Miles
Bogota 1.4 Miles
Moonachie 1.7 Miles
Ridgefield 1.7 Miles
Leonia 1.8 Miles
Teterboro 2.0 Miles
Hackensack 2.3 Miles
Ft Lee 2.7 Miles
Teaneck 2.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ridgefield Park
(Population 100,000+)
Yonkers 8.2 Miles
Paterson 8.9 Miles
Jersey City 9.4 Miles
New York 9.9 Miles
Newark 11.5 Miles
Elizabeth 16.6 Miles
Stamford 28.6 Miles
Bridgeport 47.7 Miles
New Haven 65.0 Miles
Waterbury 70.0 Miles
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Facts
With the approval of the medical profession, Western pharmaceutical manufacturers such as Bayer and Parke-Davis began selling substantial quantities of opiates and coca in the form of popular remedies. Such successful marketing made mass addiction to cocaine and heroin a significant feature of late 19th century life in the West. The consequences of oxycodone abuse are similar to those of heroin abuse. In periods of heavy use, people become consumed by the drug and spend all their money and time trying to find more of it. Some oxycodone addicts resort to theft or robbery to obtain money and drugs. They might turn to drug dealing to support their habits. They may also engage in prostitution to earn money for drugs. All of these criminal activities put people at risk for arrest and imprisonment. Using drugs may seem spiritual at first. Addicts may see themselves as becoming closer with their beliefs. However, putting drugs ahead of family usually says the addict is willing to put drugs ahead of his or her God. Once it was thought spirituality could be found by inhaling or injecting something, but now few religions or cultures tolerate drug use in religious rituals. Healthy Family System: Self worth is high. Communication is direct, clear, specific and honest and feelings are expressed. Rules are human, flexible and appropriate to change. It is natural to link and be open to society. Each person has goals and plans to get there, and should be supported by the family. |
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.
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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