




Shokan, New York
Shokan, NY Profile
Shokan, NY, population 1,252 , is located
in New York's Ulster county,
about 66.4 miles from Waterbury and 72.6 miles from Stamford.
Shokan Statistics
Shokan Gender Information
Males in Shokan: 641 (51%)
Females in Shokan: 611 (49%)
As % of Population in Shokan
Race Diversity in Shokan
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Shokan
Age Diversity in Shokan
Median Age in Shokan: 42.0 (Males in Shokan: 42.1, Females in Shokan: 42.0)
Shokan Males Under 20: 15%
Shokan Females Under 20: 13%
Shokan Males 20 to 40: 9%
Shokan Females 20 to 40: 9%
Shokan Males 40 to 60: 17%
Shokan Females 40 to 60: 18%
Shokan Males Over 60: 10%
Shokan Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Shokan
Shokan Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Shokan Median Household Income: $ 52,411
Shokan Median Value of Homes: $ 109,700
Shokan Location Information
Elevation: 700 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Shokan
West Hurley 5.8 Miles
Woodstock 6.7 Miles
Zena 7.6 Miles
Hurley 8.5 Miles
Stone Ridge 9.1 Miles
Phoenicia 9.4 Miles
Hillside 9.9 Miles
High Falls 11.1 Miles
Rosendale Village 11.2 Miles
Lincoln Park 11.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Shokan
(Population 100,000+)
Waterbury 66.4 Miles
Stamford 72.6 Miles
Paterson 73.1 Miles
Yonkers 73.9 Miles
Bridgeport 76.3 Miles
Hartford 80.0 Miles
New Haven 80.8 Miles
Springfield 83.8 Miles
Newark 85.6 Miles
Jersey City 86.4 Miles
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Facts
Meth has become the most dangerous drug problem of small-town America. Traffickers make and distribute the drug in some of our country’s most rural areas. Twelve to fourteen year olds that live in smaller towns are 104% more likely to use meth than those who live in larger cities. The dark side to benzodiazepines is that they are the most commonly implicated substances in drug overdoses, many of which are a result of combining benzodiazepines with other drugs, including alcohol. Two of the benzodiazepines commonly prescribed for sleep—flurazepam (Dalmane) and temazepam (Restoril)—were associated with the most deaths per million prescriptions. Hospital admissions due to benzodiazepine abuse have been studied as well. According to the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, tranquilizers such as the benzodiazepines were the primary substance of 0.3% of TEDS admissions in 1998. In addition, 39% of patients admitted for tranquilizer use reported abuse of alcohol as well as tranquilizers. Admissions for tranquilizer abuse were mostly female (48%) and white (90%). A full 61% of the hospital admissions were aged 35 and older. Interestingly, the data also show that 32% of tranquilizer admissions patients first used tranquilizers after the age of 30. This is consistent with other data and surveys, which also show that the use of tranquilizers, including benzodiazepines, increases with age. In some addiction cases, medical help is necessary and at this point, it is a good idea to have support from friends and family, as well as a place to stay. Depending on the personality of the addict, staying in a rehab center might be a good option. It's a controlled environment and there is a routine to follow, with therapy and group sessions to help make the withdrawal easier. Often, medications will be used to ease the transition and reduce the unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal or to eliminate the craving for a drug. These medications are most often prescribed for heavier drug use, particularly when dealing with heroin or meth addictions. From 1997 to 2000 cocaine was the most common drug reported in emergency room episodes. |
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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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