




South Belmar, New Jersey
South Belmar, NJ Profile
South Belmar, NJ, population 1,806 , is located
in New Jersey's Monmouth county,
about 35.4 miles from Elizabeth and 37.6 miles from New York.
In the 90's the population of South Belmar has grown by about 22%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of South Belmar has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the South Belmar area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
South Belmar Statistics
South Belmar Gender Information
Males in South Belmar: 913 (51%)
Females in South Belmar: 893 (49%)
As % of Population in South Belmar
Race Diversity in South Belmar
White: 82%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in South Belmar
Age Diversity in South Belmar
Median Age in South Belmar: 35.8 (Males in South Belmar: 34.5, Females in South Belmar: 36.8)
South Belmar Males Under 20: 13%
South Belmar Females Under 20: 11%
South Belmar Males 20 to 40: 17%
South Belmar Females 20 to 40: 17%
South Belmar Males 40 to 60: 14%
South Belmar Females 40 to 60: 12%
South Belmar Males Over 60: 6%
South Belmar Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in South Belmar
South Belmar Household Average Size: 2.19 people
South Belmar Median Household Income: $ 47,566
South Belmar Median Value of Homes: $ 126,600
Law Enforcement in South Belmar
Reported crimes in the South Belmar area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 386
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 14
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,377
South Belmar Location Information
Elevation: 14 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Belmar
West Belmar 0.4 Miles
Belmar 0.6 Miles
Spring Lake 1.2 Miles
Spring Lake Heights 1.4 Miles
Avon-by-the-Sea 1.6 Miles
Shark River Hills 2.0 Miles
Neptune City 2.0 Miles
Bradley Beach 2.3 Miles
Sea Girt 2.7 Miles
Ocean Grove 3.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Belmar
(Population 100,000+)
Elizabeth 35.4 Miles
New York 37.6 Miles
Jersey City 38.6 Miles
Newark 39.8 Miles
Paterson 52.1 Miles
Yonkers 53.0 Miles
Philadelphia 62.0 Miles
Stamford 66.2 Miles
Bridgeport 81.3 Miles
Allentown 82.8 Miles
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Facts
In addition to a fourth time Drunk Driving Offender permanently losing his or her license, the individual also faces a minimum of 60 consecutive days in jail and a maximum of one year. The fines for this offense can range from $750 to $10,000. The offender also runs into other costs, such as paying for drug or alcohol treatment. The same rules apply to drivers who are convicted of murder with a motor vehicle, regardless of their driving or criminal records. Residential treatment centers: If the teenager's drug problem has escalated to the third or fourth stage experts usually insist the individual be placed in a well-supervised recovery facility. Teenagers who reach this degree of drug dependence may be out of control and dangerous to themselves and others. They may not willingly agree to be placed in an inpatient treatment program but in most states parents can legally commit their children to such programs. These residential programs can last anywhere from two weeks to a year, depending on the individual's needs. Some treatments begin with an intense detoxification process where the body is physically cleansed of the drugs in the system over a period of a few days. Most doctors believe that it is best for teenagers to detoxify their bodies naturally with regular healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and large doses of vitamins. This may rid the body of its physical addiction to the drug, but the psychological addiction may still remain and additional therapy will be needed. Less social disapproval of drugs: Children are less likely to believe that “people on drugs act stupid” (71 percent in 1995 to 65 percent in 1996); children are significantly less likely to say that they “don’t want to hang around people who use drugs” (81 percent in 1993 to 75 percent in 1996). Non-prescription cough medicines with codeine are Schedule V drugs, which have a low potential for abuse compared to Schedule IV drugs, an accepted medical use in the United States, and the likelihood of limited physical or psychological dependence if abused. Federal trafficking penalties for a first offense of a Schedule V substance is not more than one year and fines of up to $100,000 for individuals and $250,000 for organizations. A second offense carries a maximum of 30 years to life if a death is involved and fines up to two and 10 million dollars. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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