




Watervliet, New York
Watervliet, NY Profile
Watervliet, NY, population 10,207 , is located
in New York's Albany county,
about 71.5 miles from Springfield and 84.7 miles from Hartford.
In the 90's the population of Watervliet has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Watervliet has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Watervliet area were lower than New York's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New York average.
Watervliet Statistics
Watervliet Gender Information
Males in Watervliet: 4,781 (47%)
Females in Watervliet: 5,426 (53%)
As % of Population in Watervliet
Race Diversity in Watervliet
White: 92%
African American: 4%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Watervliet
Age Diversity in Watervliet
Median Age in Watervliet: 35.1 (Males in Watervliet: 33.0, Females in Watervliet: 37.4)
Watervliet Males Under 20: 13%
Watervliet Females Under 20: 13%
Watervliet Males 20 to 40: 15%
Watervliet Females 20 to 40: 16%
Watervliet Males 40 to 60: 11%
Watervliet Females 40 to 60: 12%
Watervliet Males Over 60: 7%
Watervliet Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Watervliet
Watervliet Household Average Size: 2.18 people
Watervliet Median Household Income: $ 32,910
Watervliet Median Value of Homes: $ 85,500
Law Enforcement in Watervliet
Reported crimes in the Watervliet area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 18
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 248
Burglary: 49
Larceny-theft: 151
Motor vehicle theft: 20
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,180
Watervliet Location Information
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Watervliet
Troy 0.5 Miles
Green Island 1.1 Miles
Menands 2.9 Miles
Cohoes 3.1 Miles
Wynantskill 3.7 Miles
Waterford 4.4 Miles
Albany 6.0 Miles
Rensselaer 6.4 Miles
Colonie 6.8 Miles
Poestenkill 7.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Watervliet
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 71.5 Miles
Hartford 84.7 Miles
Waterbury 87.6 Miles
Worcester 102.1 Miles
New Haven 106.1 Miles
Bridgeport 111.1 Miles
Manchester 115.4 Miles
Stamford 116.3 Miles
Lowell 121.5 Miles
Yonkers 124.8 Miles
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Facts
A number of studies have examined sociodemographic factors associated with women's binge drinking. Binge drinking is more common among younger women and binge drinking as a younger woman increases the odds of binge drinking in middle age. In addition, binge drinking is more likely among unmarried and less educated women, although studies of highly educated employees found binge drinking rates among women to be high. Binge drinking was more common among White and mixed-race than among Hispanic, Black, or Asian women. It is also known to be more common among American Indian women than women in other racial/ethnic groups. Rates of binge drinking were higher among non-pregnant than pregnant women. In the domain of mental health, higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression were associated with more binge drinking. In contrast, another study found that women with anxiety and depression had reduced odds of binge drinking. Paranoid delusions and aggressive behavior are sometimes followed by PCP-induced psychosis that may mimic symptoms of schizophrenia. Psychotic episodes can last several days, and it may take as long as two weeks for patients to return to normal. At toxic levels, or when interacting with alcohol or other depressant drugs, PCP can prove fatal, causing convulsions, coma, and respiratory arrest. There is a strong correlation between a BAC greater than 0.05 percent and risk of serious injury or death while operating a motor vehicle. After the BAC reaches .08 percent or more, the probability of a crash climbs rapidly. The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 1998, alcohol was involved in 39 percent of all fatal crashes (almost 16,000 fatalities) and 7 percent of all crashes. NHTSA estimates that three out of ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash sometime during their lives. Alcoholics spend four times the amount of time in a hospital as non-drinkers, mostly from drinking-related injuries. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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".
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.
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.
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