




New Paltz, New York
New Paltz, NY Profile
New Paltz, NY, population 6,034 , is located
in New York's Ulster county,
about 55.1 miles from Waterbury and 55.8 miles from Stamford.
In the 90's the population of New Paltz has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of New Paltz has been growing at an annual rate of 2.0 percent.
New Paltz Statistics
New Paltz Gender Information
Males in New Paltz: 2,697 (45%)
Females in New Paltz: 3,337 (55%)
As % of Population in New Paltz
Race Diversity in New Paltz
White: 73%
African American: 8%
Asian: 7%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in New Paltz
Age Diversity in New Paltz
Median Age in New Paltz: 22.2 (Males in New Paltz: 22.8, Females in New Paltz: 21.7)
New Paltz Males Under 20: 11%
New Paltz Females Under 20: 16%
New Paltz Males 20 to 40: 25%
New Paltz Females 20 to 40: 29%
New Paltz Males 40 to 60: 6%
New Paltz Females 40 to 60: 6%
New Paltz Males Over 60: 3%
New Paltz Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in New Paltz
New Paltz Household Average Size: 2.03 people
New Paltz Median Household Income: $ 21,747
New Paltz Median Value of Homes: $ 124,300
New Paltz Location Information
Elevation: 236 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to New Paltz
Clintondale 4.1 Miles
Tillson 5.7 Miles
Gardiner 5.7 Miles
High Falls 5.8 Miles
Rosendale Village 6.5 Miles
Rifton 6.7 Miles
Highland 6.8 Miles
Stone Ridge 7.8 Miles
Accord 7.8 Miles
Fairview (Dutchess County) 8.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest New Paltz
(Population 100,000+)
Waterbury 55.1 Miles
Stamford 55.8 Miles
Yonkers 57.3 Miles
Paterson 57.6 Miles
Bridgeport 60.8 Miles
New Haven 67.3 Miles
Newark 70.1 Miles
Jersey City 70.5 Miles
New York 71.6 Miles
Hartford 72.3 Miles
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Facts
Driving under the influence of an illicit drug or alcohol was associated with age. Ignition interlocks are devices placed in cars that test sobriety before a car can be started. The driver breathes into the device, and if any alcohol is registered, the car will not start. Judges frequently order repeat offenders to install the devices in their cars for a period of time. Unfortunately, anyone who has a willing, sober accomplice can bypass an ignition interlock by just having the passenger breathe into the device. Several car companies are developing devices that would foil these cheaters. Possibilities include a detection system built into the steering wheel that could detect sobriety through the hands or an alcohol-sensing keychain. Anti-drunk driving organizations and insurance companies have been among the big supporters of such projects. The future of preventing drunk driving may be tied to technologies like these, but it is also in education and awareness. Some educators and lawyers complain that anti-drunk driving activism often turns into anti-alcohol activism. The key is drinking safely and in moderation -- remember that even one drink could lead to impairment while driving. Studies show that if drug users are going to progress into harder drugs after marijuana, they commonly try cocaine next. Eighty-nine percent of teenagers who use cocaine have previously used all three gateway drugs— tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana—and 99.9 percent previously used at least one of them. One of the world's most addictive drugs, cocaine is derived from the coca leaf and is usually snorted through the nose in the form of crystalline white powder. It is a stimulant that produces euphoria, alertness, and temporary increases in physical energy. The effects wear off quickly—if snorted they last between fifteen and thirty minutes, if smoked, only five to ten minutes —and the user is left depressed and listless, craving more. The central nervous system actions that result from taking even small amounts of methamphetamine, on the other hand, include extreme alertness, increased energy, decreased appetite, increased respiration, hyperthermia, and euphoria—generally the effects sought by users. But over time, side effects such as irritability, insomnia, confusion, tremors, convulsions, anxiety, paranoia, and aggressiveness begin to intrude. These symptoms are magnified by lack of sleep. Withdrawal often produces severe depression. |
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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