




Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ Profile
Somerset, NJ, population 23,040 , is located
in New Jersey's Somerset county,
about 18.6 miles from Elizabeth and 23.4 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Somerset has grown by about 4%.
Somerset Statistics
Somerset Gender Information
Males in Somerset: 11,183 (49%)
Females in Somerset: 11,857 (51%)
As % of Population in Somerset
Race Diversity in Somerset
White: 44%
African American: 39%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Somerset
Age Diversity in Somerset
Median Age in Somerset: 35.6 (Males in Somerset: 34.5, Females in Somerset: 36.7)
Somerset Males Under 20: 13%
Somerset Females Under 20: 13%
Somerset Males 20 to 40: 16%
Somerset Females 20 to 40: 16%
Somerset Males 40 to 60: 13%
Somerset Females 40 to 60: 14%
Somerset Males Over 60: 7%
Somerset Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Somerset
Somerset Household Average Size: 2.78 people
Somerset Median Household Income: $ 65,831
Somerset Median Value of Homes: $ 167,000
Somerset Location Information
Elevation: 80 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Somerset
New Brunswick 2.1 Miles
North Brunswick Township 2.6 Miles
Society Hill 3.0 Miles
Highland Park 3.4 Miles
Milltown 3.7 Miles
Edison 4.3 Miles
South Bound Brook 4.5 Miles
Middlesex 5.2 Miles
Millstone 5.3 Miles
Bound Brook 5.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Somerset
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 18.6 Miles
Newark 23.4 Miles
Jersey City 26.8 Miles
New York 29.4 Miles
Paterson 33.4 Miles
Yonkers 43.1 Miles
Philadelphia 51.9 Miles
Allentown 53.2 Miles
Stamford 62.9 Miles
Bridgeport 81.6 Miles
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Facts
Perceptions of peer drug use: The number of 11- to 12-year-olds who report having friends using marijuana increased from 7 to 13 percent between ’93 and ’96. Common heroin additives include relatively harmless substances such as sugar, powdered milk, quinine, and cocoa; however, varying amounts of highly toxic substances such as powdered soap and kitchen cleanser frequently appear in street heroin as well, and can cause death by poisoning. "Heroin," notes the Do It Now Foundation, "is the end product in an intricate chain of manufacture that spans continents and involves dozens of separate operations and uncounted greedy middlemen."Thus, it is virtually impossible to tell how pure street heroin is, or, for that matter, whether the substance contains any heroin at all, simply by looking at it. Additional risk of overdose lies in the inadvertent purchase of synthetic substances that are passed off as heroin. This so-called designer heroin contains no actual heroin whatsoever, but is in reality either fentanyl or meperidine—both synthetic drugs made in makeshift laboratories. Though indistinguishable from heroin in appearance and taste, fentanyl can be hundreds or even thousands of times stronger than pure heroin. The National Institute on Drug Abuse cautions that some fentanyl purchased on the street is so lethal in strength, "users have been found dead with the needle used to inject the drug still in their arms."In some instances, meperidine has caused brain damage and ultimately paralysis in users. Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. For all drugs included in the question, fewer 12th graders believe that use in private settings should be illegal than believe this about use in public. This is particularly true for getting drunk in private (for which only 21% think there should be a legal prohibition) and for using marijuana in private (for which only 39% think there should be a legal prohibition). |
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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".
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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