




Washington Township, New Jersey
Washington Township, NJ Profile
Washington Township, NJ, population 8,938 , is located
about 29.0 miles from Allentown and 41 miles from Elizabeth.
In the 90's the population of Washington Township has declined by about 3%.
Washington Township Statistics
Washington Township Gender Information
Males in Washington Township: 4,291 (48%)
Females in Washington Township: 4,647 (52%)
As % of Population in Washington Township
Race Diversity in Washington Township
White: 92%
African American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Washington Township
Age Diversity in Washington Township
Median Age in Washington Township: 41.8 (Males in Washington Township: 41.0, Females in Washington Township: 42.5)
Washington Township Males Under 20: 12%
Washington Township Females Under 20: 12%
Washington Township Males 20 to 40: 11%
Washington Township Females 20 to 40: 12%
Washington Township Males 40 to 60: 14%
Washington Township Females 40 to 60: 16%
Washington Township Males Over 60: 11%
Washington Township Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Washington Township
Washington Township Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Washington Township Median Household Income: $ 83,694
Washington Township Median Value of Homes: $ 288,200
Washington Township Location Information
Land Area: 2.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Washington Township
Washington 0.2 Miles
Brass Castle 1.9 Miles
Oxford 3.1 Miles
Hampton 3.8 Miles
Glen Gardner 4.7 Miles
Belvidere 7.2 Miles
Beatyestown 7.5 Miles
High Bridge 7.6 Miles
Califon 7.8 Miles
Great Meadows-Vienna 8.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Washington Township
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 29.0 Miles
Elizabeth 40.6 Miles
Newark 42.1 Miles
Paterson 43.4 Miles
Jersey City 47.1 Miles
New York 50.9 Miles
Philadelphia 56.7 Miles
Yonkers 57.6 Miles
Stamford 77.8 Miles
Bridgeport 96.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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).
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