




Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Woodcliff Lake, NJ Profile
Woodcliff Lake, NJ, population 5,745 , is located
in New Jersey's Bergen county,
about 9.2 miles from Paterson and 10.8 miles from Yonkers.
In the 90's the population of Woodcliff Lake has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Woodcliff Lake has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Woodcliff Lake area were lower than New Jersey's average.
Woodcliff Lake Statistics
Woodcliff Lake Gender Information
Males in Woodcliff Lake: 2,757 (48%)
Females in Woodcliff Lake: 2,988 (52%)
As % of Population in Woodcliff Lake
Race Diversity in Woodcliff Lake
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Woodcliff Lake
Age Diversity in Woodcliff Lake
Median Age in Woodcliff Lake: 40.7 (Males in Woodcliff Lake: 39.9, Females in Woodcliff Lake: 41.3)
Woodcliff Lake Males Under 20: 16%
Woodcliff Lake Females Under 20: 16%
Woodcliff Lake Males 20 to 40: 8%
Woodcliff Lake Females 20 to 40: 9%
Woodcliff Lake Males 40 to 60: 16%
Woodcliff Lake Females 40 to 60: 18%
Woodcliff Lake Males Over 60: 8%
Woodcliff Lake Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake Household Average Size: 3.08 people
Woodcliff Lake Median Household Income: $ 123,022
Woodcliff Lake Median Value of Homes: $ 445,800
Law Enforcement in Woodcliff Lake
Reported crimes in the Woodcliff Lake area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 4
Larceny-theft: 44
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 868
Woodcliff Lake Location Information
Elevation: 249 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Woodcliff Lake
Park Ridge 1.7 Miles
Saddle River 1.9 Miles
Hillsdale 2.0 Miles
Ho-Ho-Kus 2.6 Miles
Montvale 2.8 Miles
Waldwick 2.8 Miles
Westwood 2.8 Miles
Upper Saddle River 2.9 Miles
Pearl River 3.4 Miles
River Vale 3.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Woodcliff Lake
(Population 100,000+)
Paterson 9.2 Miles
Yonkers 10.8 Miles
Jersey City 20.4 Miles
Newark 20.7 Miles
New York 21.6 Miles
Elizabeth 26.0 Miles
Stamford 27.6 Miles
Bridgeport 46.0 Miles
New Haven 62.5 Miles
Waterbury 64.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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