




Massillon, Ohio
Massillon, OH Profile
Massillon, OH, population 31,325 , is located
in Ohio's Stark county,
about 19.7 miles from Akron and 49.4 miles from Cleveland.
In the 90's the population of Massillon has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Massillon has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Massillon Statistics
Massillon Gender Information
Males in Massillon: 15,057 (48%)
Females in Massillon: 16,268 (52%)
As % of Population in Massillon
Race Diversity in Massillon
White: 88%
African American: 9%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Massillon
Age Diversity in Massillon
Median Age in Massillon: 37.6 (Males in Massillon: 34.8, Females in Massillon: 40.1)
Massillon Males Under 20: 15%
Massillon Females Under 20: 13%
Massillon Males 20 to 40: 13%
Massillon Females 20 to 40: 13%
Massillon Males 40 to 60: 12%
Massillon Females 40 to 60: 14%
Massillon Males Over 60: 8%
Massillon Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Massillon
Massillon Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Massillon Median Household Income: $ 32,734
Massillon Median Value of Homes: $ 80,900
Massillon Location Information
Elevation: 951 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Massillon
Perry Heights 2.5 Miles
Hills and Dales 4.6 Miles
Navarre 5.0 Miles
Meyers Lake 5.6 Miles
Brewster 7.4 Miles
Canton 7.5 Miles
Canal Fulton 7.6 Miles
North Canton 8.3 Miles
Dalton 9.1 Miles
New Franklin 10.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Massillon
(Population 100,000+)
Akron 19.7 Miles
Cleveland 49.4 Miles
Pittsburgh 83.8 Miles
Columbus 96.9 Miles
Erie 118.5 Miles
Toledo 121.6 Miles
Detroit 132.2 Miles
Warren 139.9 Miles
Livonia 144.2 Miles
Sterling Heights 145.9 Miles
|
Facts
Drug and alcohol dependence often go hand in hand. Research shows that people who are dependent on alcohol are much more likely than the general population to use drugs, and people with drug dependence are much more likely to drink alcohol. Virtually any performance test shows impairment if the doses of marijuana are large enough and the test is difficult enough, although no distinctive biochemical changes have been found in human beings. The parts played by family members lead to codependency. Members make decisions concerning what the other person needs. Codependency leads to aversion and lack of self orientation in a situation where an addiction is present. Ultimately people "become" the part they are playing. Narcotics are the oldest as well as the strongest analgesics , or pain-relieving drugs, known to humans. Ancient Sumerian and Egyptian medical texts dated as early as 4000 B.C. mention the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum ) as the source of a milky fluid (opium latex) that could be given to relieve coughs and insomnia as well as ease pain. Traditional Chinese medicine recommended the opium poppy, known to Chinese physicians as ying su ke, for the treatment of asthma , severe diarrhea , and dysentery as well as chronic pain and insomnia. Opium latex contains between 10 and 20 percent morphine, which in its purified form is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. Narcotics are central nervous system depressants that produce a stuporous state in the person who takes them. These drugs often induce a state of euphoria or feeling of extreme well-being, and they are powerfully addictive. The body quickly builds a tolerance to narcotics in as little as two to three days, so that greater doses are required to achieve the same effect. Because of the addictive qualities of these drugs, most countries in the twenty-first century have strict laws regarding the production and distribution of narcotics. These laws became necessary when opium addiction in the nineteenth century became a widespread social problem in the developed countries. Opium, which was the first of the opioids to be widely used, had been a common folk remedy for centuries that often led to addiction for the user; in fact, many popular Victorian patent medicines for "female complaints" actually contained opium. The invention of the hypodermic needle in the mid-nineteenth century, however, increased the number of addicts because it allowed opioids to be delivered directly into the bloodstream, thereby dramatically increasing their effect. |
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.
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Massillon
Call toll free


Massillon Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|