




Norfolk, New York
Norfolk, NY Profile
Norfolk, NY, population 1,334 , is located
in New York's St. Lawrence county,
about 134.2 miles from Syracuse and 173.3 miles from Rochester.
In the 90's the population of Norfolk has declined by about 6%.
Norfolk Statistics
Norfolk Gender Information
Males in Norfolk: 647 (49%)
Females in Norfolk: 687 (51%)
As % of Population in Norfolk
Race Diversity in Norfolk
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Norfolk
Age Diversity in Norfolk
Median Age in Norfolk: 39.5 (Males in Norfolk: 38.0, Females in Norfolk: 40.8)
Norfolk Males Under 20: 14%
Norfolk Females Under 20: 13%
Norfolk Males 20 to 40: 12%
Norfolk Females 20 to 40: 12%
Norfolk Males 40 to 60: 12%
Norfolk Females 40 to 60: 12%
Norfolk Males Over 60: 10%
Norfolk Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Norfolk
Norfolk Household Average Size: 2.38 people
Norfolk Median Household Income: $ 24,722
Norfolk Median Value of Homes: $ 52,800
Norfolk Location Information
Elevation: 257 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Norfolk
Norwood 3.4 Miles
Potsdam 9.1 Miles
Massena 10.1 Miles
Brasher Falls-Winthrop 10.6 Miles
Waddington 11.3 Miles
Canton 16.7 Miles
Rensselaer Falls 21.7 Miles
Brushton 23.5 Miles
Heuvelton 24.0 Miles
Ogdensburg 25.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Norfolk
(Population 100,000+)
Syracuse 134.2 Miles
Rochester 173.3 Miles
Manchester 216.0 Miles
Springfield 222.2 Miles
Buffalo 234.8 Miles
Lowell 237.1 Miles
Worcester 237.4 Miles
Hartford 240.0 Miles
Waterbury 244.7 Miles
Cambridge 256.9 Miles
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Facts
Studies such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, formally called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, indicate that some children are already abusing drugs at age 12 or 13, which likely means that some begin even earlier. Early abuse often includes such substances as tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, and prescription drugs such as sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medicines. If drug abuse persists into later adolescence, abusers typically become more heavily involved with marijuana and then advance to other drugs, while continuing their abuse of tobacco and alcohol. Studies have also shown that abuse of drugs in late childhood and early adolescence is associated with greater drug involvement. It is important to note that most youth, however, do not progress to abusing other drugs. When smoked, cocaine is sometimes combined with other drugs, such as cannabis, often rolled into a joint or blunt. These are some of the findings from research of heavy marijuana users in the workplace: Workers who smoke marijuana are more likely to experience increased absences, tardiness, accidents, workers' compensation claims, and job turnover. Workers who test positive for marijuana use have 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries, and a 75-percent increase in absenteeism compared to non-smokers. Heavy marijuana abusers self-report that their use of the drug had negative effects on their cognitive abilities, career status, social life, and physical and mental health. Even experienced users of ketamine can miscalculate the dosage and find themselves on the verge of slipping into unconsciousness. In non-clinical settings, this potentially life-threatening state is called a "K-hole" and may be accompanied by convulsions, vomiting, and respiratory depression. Researchers report that while most users recover within 72 hours after ketamine usage, language and some aspects of memory impairment linger. Visual flashbacks have been reported days or weeks after use. Amnesia, aggressive behavior, and paranoid or delusional thinking have been reported after high recreational ingestion of ketamine. |
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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.
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