




Ship Bottom, New Jersey
Ship Bottom, NJ Profile
Ship Bottom, NJ, population 1,384 , is located
in New Jersey's Ocean county,
about 56.5 miles from Philadelphia and 70.6 miles from Elizabeth.
In the 90's the population of Ship Bottom has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ship Bottom has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ship Bottom area were higher than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Jersey average.
Ship Bottom Statistics
Ship Bottom Gender Information
Males in Ship Bottom: 666 (48%)
Females in Ship Bottom: 718 (52%)
As % of Population in Ship Bottom
Race Diversity in Ship Bottom
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Ship Bottom
Age Diversity in Ship Bottom
Median Age in Ship Bottom: 50.5 (Males in Ship Bottom: 49.2, Females in Ship Bottom: 52.4)
Ship Bottom Males Under 20: 8%
Ship Bottom Females Under 20: 9%
Ship Bottom Males 20 to 40: 11%
Ship Bottom Females 20 to 40: 10%
Ship Bottom Males 40 to 60: 14%
Ship Bottom Females 40 to 60: 14%
Ship Bottom Males Over 60: 15%
Ship Bottom Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Ship Bottom
Ship Bottom Household Average Size: 2.08 people
Ship Bottom Median Household Income: $ 42,098
Ship Bottom Median Value of Homes: $ 242,300
Law Enforcement in Ship Bottom
Reported crimes in the Ship Bottom area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 494
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 59
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,014
Ship Bottom Location Information
Elevation: 10 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ship Bottom
Surf City 1.6 Miles
Beach Haven West 3.3 Miles
Harvey Cedars 5.0 Miles
Manahawkin 5.5 Miles
North Beach Haven 5.5 Miles
Beach Haven 6.7 Miles
Barnegat 8.0 Miles
Ocean Acres 8.8 Miles
Barnegat Light 8.9 Miles
Tuckerton 8.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ship Bottom
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 56.5 Miles
Elizabeth 70.6 Miles
New York 74.7 Miles
Jersey City 75.3 Miles
Newark 75.6 Miles
Paterson 88.1 Miles
Yonkers 90.3 Miles
Allentown 96.2 Miles
Stamford 103.3 Miles
Bridgeport 117.3 Miles
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Facts
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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".
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).
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.
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.
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