




Cambridge, Ohio
Cambridge, OH Profile
Cambridge, OH, population 11,520 , is located
in Ohio's Guernsey county,
about 72.7 miles from Akron and 74.9 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Cambridge has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cambridge has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cambridge area were higher than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Ohio average.
Cambridge Statistics
Cambridge Gender Information
Males in Cambridge: 5,321 (46%)
Females in Cambridge: 6,199 (54%)
As % of Population in Cambridge
Race Diversity in Cambridge
White: 93%
African American: 4%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Cambridge
Age Diversity in Cambridge
Median Age in Cambridge: 36.4 (Males in Cambridge: 33.8, Females in Cambridge: 39.1)
Cambridge Males Under 20: 15%
Cambridge Females Under 20: 14%
Cambridge Males 20 to 40: 13%
Cambridge Females 20 to 40: 13%
Cambridge Males 40 to 60: 11%
Cambridge Females 40 to 60: 12%
Cambridge Males Over 60: 8%
Cambridge Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Cambridge
Cambridge Household Average Size: 2.28 people
Cambridge Median Household Income: $ 24,102
Cambridge Median Value of Homes: $ 56,100
Law Enforcement in Cambridge
Reported crimes in the Cambridge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 39
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 504
Burglary: 137
Larceny-theft: 987
Motor vehicle theft: 59
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 10,271
Cambridge Location Information
Elevation: 806 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cambridge
Byesville 5.1 Miles
Lore City 7.6 Miles
Old Washington 7.6 Miles
New Concord 8.1 Miles
Kimbolton 8.5 Miles
Pleasant City 9.1 Miles
Senecaville 9.5 Miles
Norwich 11.2 Miles
Cumberland 12.9 Miles
Salesville 13.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cambridge
(Population 100,000+)
Akron 72.7 Miles
Columbus 74.9 Miles
Pittsburgh 88.7 Miles
Cleveland 101.7 Miles
Dayton 139.4 Miles
Toledo 152.8 Miles
Cincinnati 164.3 Miles
Erie 164.9 Miles
Detroit 176.3 Miles
Warren 185.0 Miles
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Facts
Raising the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) to 21 has produced significant reductions in traffic crashes among 18- to 20-year-olds, and it appears to have had a spillover effect on the drinking behavior of 21- to 25-year-olds. One study found that college students who had been high school seniors in States when the MLDA was 18 drank more while in college than their counterparts who had been high school seniors in States with an MLDA of 21. High school graduates of the same age who were not attending college also drank more on average if they had been seniors in States with an MLDA of 18. In calendar year 2000, an estimated 14.0 million Americans were current illicit drug users, meaning they had used an illicit drug during the month prior to interview. This estimate represents 6.3 percent of the population 12 years old and older. There were no statistically significant changes between 1999 and 2000 in the overall rates of current use of any of the major illicit drug categories tracked by the survey. All kinds of alcohol are other commonly abused drugs, although legal to use, obtain and possess. Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse manifests as drinking becomes increasingly important and takes priority over everything else of importance, including job, friends and family. It can present a danger to ones' self and others, as alcohol abuse increases. The physical and emotional effects of alcohol abuse can often impair judgement to a dangerous level. While some people are able to maintain this pattern for a long amount of time, alcohol abusers are at risk for progressing to alcoholism. Prior to 1910, the growth and trade of marijuana (and hashish—a resinous substance produced by the flowering parts of the plant) was fairly limited. However, following the conclusion of the Mexican Revolution, trafficking of the drug opened up, making growth and transport of the drug easier and more profitable. The business expanded to reach the ports of New Orleans where it was sold on the black market, alongside other strains of the plant, to sailors passing through, as well as local residents. It wasn't long before the trend of marijuana use began to overshadow the historic applications of cannabis as a medicine. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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