



Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ Profile
Wayne, NJ, population 54,069 , is located
in New Jersey's Passaic county,
about 5.5 miles from Paterson and 14.2 miles from Newark.
In the 90's the population of Wayne has grown by about 15%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wayne area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Wayne Statistics
Wayne Gender Information
Males in Wayne: 25,699 (48%)
Females in Wayne: 28,370 (52%)
As % of Population in Wayne
Race Diversity in Wayne
White: 90%
African American: 2%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Wayne
Age Diversity in Wayne
Median Age in Wayne: 40.0 (Males in Wayne: 39.0, Females in Wayne: 41.0)
Wayne Males Under 20: 13%
Wayne Females Under 20: 13%
Wayne Males 20 to 40: 12%
Wayne Females 20 to 40: 12%
Wayne Males 40 to 60: 14%
Wayne Females 40 to 60: 15%
Wayne Males Over 60: 9%
Wayne Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Wayne
Wayne Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Wayne Median Household Income: $ 83,651
Wayne Median Value of Homes: $ 278,200
Law Enforcement in Wayne
Reported crimes in the Wayne area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 71
Burglary: 105
Larceny-theft: 1,204
Motor vehicle theft: 171
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,679
Wayne Location Information
Elevation: 180 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 23.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wayne
Lincoln Park 1.3 Miles
Fairfield 3.3 Miles
Totowa 3.8 Miles
North Caldwell 4.3 Miles
Haledon 4.8 Miles
West Paterson 4.9 Miles
Riverdale 4.9 Miles
North Haledon 5.2 Miles
Little Falls 5.3 Miles
Prospect Park 5.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wayne
(Population 100,000+)
Paterson 5.5 Miles
Newark 14.2 Miles
Jersey City 17.2 Miles
Elizabeth 18.4 Miles
Yonkers 19.7 Miles
New York 20.3 Miles
Stamford 39.5 Miles
Bridgeport 58.3 Miles
Allentown 67.2 Miles
New Haven 75.1 Miles
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Facts
The perceived availability by students of amphetamines jumped 13 percentage points between 1977 and 1982 (to 71%), but then dropped back gradually by 14 percentage points between 1982 and 1991 (to 57%). Then, between 1991 and 1995, perceived availability increased steadily, reaching 63% in 1995, followed by a significant decrease to 59% in 1996. Since 1998, perceived availability of amphetamines has generally declined, reaching 50% in 2007, the lowest level since the study began in 1975. Many women with drug problems are afraid to seek treatment. Studies have found that more than 4 million women need treatment for drug abuse. Unfortunately, there are many important reasons why women do not seek help. Some women may not be able to find child care. Or they fear that the authorities may take away their children. Some women fear they will be punished if they admit their drug addiction. Many women fear violence from their husbands, boyfriends, or partners. While overall use of illegal drugs is down in the young adult population, the misuse of prescription painkillers is on the rise. National drug task forces and "risk management plans" seek to educate all users about the dangers of strong opiate medications and the harmful effects their misuse can have. Substance abuse may not be the presenting issue in a family. Initially, it may be hidden, only to become apparent during therapy. If any suspicion of substance abuse emerges, the counselor or therapist should evaluate the degree to which substance abuse has a bearing on other issues in the family and requires direct attention. |
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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.
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