




Port Chester, New York
Port Chester, NY Profile
Port Chester, NY, population 27,867 , is located
in New York's Westchester county,
about 7.5 miles from Stamford and 13.1 miles from Yonkers.
In the 90's the population of Port Chester has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Port Chester has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Port Chester area were lower than New York's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New York average.
Port Chester Statistics
Port Chester Gender Information
Males in Port Chester: 14,103 (51%)
Females in Port Chester: 13,764 (49%)
As % of Population in Port Chester
Race Diversity in Port Chester
White: 61%
African American: 7%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 30%
As % of Population in Port Chester
Age Diversity in Port Chester
Median Age in Port Chester: 34.0 (Males in Port Chester: 32.2, Females in Port Chester: 36.1)
Port Chester Males Under 20: 14%
Port Chester Females Under 20: 12%
Port Chester Males 20 to 40: 19%
Port Chester Females 20 to 40: 16%
Port Chester Males 40 to 60: 11%
Port Chester Females 40 to 60: 12%
Port Chester Males Over 60: 6%
Port Chester Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Port Chester
Port Chester Household Average Size: 2.89 people
Port Chester Median Household Income: $ 45,381
Port Chester Median Value of Homes: $ 252,100
Law Enforcement in Port Chester
Reported crimes in the Port Chester area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 48
Aggravated assault: 39
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 325
Burglary: 109
Larceny-theft: 617
Motor vehicle theft: 56
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,793
Port Chester Location Information
Elevation: 40 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Port Chester
Rye Brook 1.5 Miles
Rye 1.7 Miles
Harrison 3.3 Miles
Mamaroneck 5.1 Miles
White Plains 5.5 Miles
Scarsdale 6.2 Miles
Larchmont 6.8 Miles
Hartsdale 7.0 Miles
Fairview (Westchester County) 7.5 Miles
Stamford 7.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Port Chester
(Population 100,000+)
Stamford 7.5 Miles
Yonkers 13.1 Miles
Bridgeport 26.6 Miles
New York 26.7 Miles
Paterson 27.1 Miles
Jersey City 28.7 Miles
Newark 32.3 Miles
Elizabeth 36.9 Miles
New Haven 43.9 Miles
Waterbury 50.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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