




North Ridgeville, Ohio
North Ridgeville, OH Profile
North Ridgeville, OH, population 22,338 , is located
in Ohio's Lorain county,
about 18.4 miles from Cleveland and 33.6 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of North Ridgeville has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of North Ridgeville has been growing at an annual rate of 2.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the North Ridgeville area were lower than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Ohio average.
North Ridgeville Statistics
North Ridgeville Gender Information
Males in North Ridgeville: 10,965 (49%)
Females in North Ridgeville: 11,373 (51%)
As % of Population in North Ridgeville
Race Diversity in North Ridgeville
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in North Ridgeville
Age Diversity in North Ridgeville
Median Age in North Ridgeville: 38.1 (Males in North Ridgeville: 37.3, Females in North Ridgeville: 38.9)
North Ridgeville Males Under 20: 14%
North Ridgeville Females Under 20: 13%
North Ridgeville Males 20 to 40: 13%
North Ridgeville Females 20 to 40: 13%
North Ridgeville Males 40 to 60: 15%
North Ridgeville Females 40 to 60: 16%
North Ridgeville Males Over 60: 7%
North Ridgeville Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville Household Average Size: 2.65 people
North Ridgeville Median Household Income: $ 54,482
North Ridgeville Median Value of Homes: $ 127,900
Law Enforcement in North Ridgeville
Reported crimes in the North Ridgeville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 28
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 158
Burglary: 90
Larceny-theft: 278
Motor vehicle theft: 38
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,733
North Ridgeville Location Information
Elevation: 725 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 23.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Ridgeville
Avon 4.4 Miles
Sheffield 4.6 Miles
Elyria 4.8 Miles
North Olmsted 5.3 Miles
Eaton Estates 5.6 Miles
Olmsted Falls 5.8 Miles
Westlake 6.9 Miles
Sheffield Lake 8.0 Miles
Avon Lake 8.0 Miles
Bay Village 8.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Ridgeville
(Population 100,000+)
Cleveland 18.4 Miles
Akron 33.6 Miles
Toledo 81.8 Miles
Detroit 83.9 Miles
Warren 91.4 Miles
Livonia 96.4 Miles
Sterling Heights 97.4 Miles
Ann Arbor 107.0 Miles
Columbus 111.4 Miles
Erie 112.1 Miles
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Facts
A large scale nation wide USA government study conducted by SAMHSA found that benzodiazepines in the USA are the most frequently abused pharmaceutical with 35% of drug related visits to the Emergency Department involved benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are more commonly abused than opiate pharmaceuticals which accounted for 32% of visits to the emergency department. No other pharmaceutical is more commonly abused than benzodiazepines. Males abuse benzodiazepines as commonly as women. Of drugs used in attempted suicide benzodiazepines are the most commonly used pharmaceutical drug with 26% of attempted suicides involving benzodiazepines. The most commonly abused benzodiazepine is however, alprazolam. Clonazepam is the 2nd most abused benzodiazepine. Lorazepam is the third most commonly abused benzodiazepine and diazepam the 4th most commonly abused benzodiazepine in the USA. Alprazolam is also commonly abused in combination with alcohol. Alcohol use has been associated with increased risk of injury in a wide variety of situations including motor vehicle crashes, bicycling accidents, incidents involving pedestrians, falls, fires, injuries in sports and recreational activities, interpersonal violence, and self-inflicted injuries. Some evidence from emergency room studies and police records also suggests that the presence of alcohol in the body at the time of injury may be associated with greater severity of injury and less positive outcomes. Overall, morbidity and mortality from traumatic injury is by far the most important health consequence of alcohol use in developed countries such as Canada or the United States. Between 1979 and 1984, the suicide rate was 9.7% greater among adolescents and young adults who could legally consume alcohol than among their peers who could not. We now know that age matters when it comes to drug abuse: exposure to drugs during adolescence or childhood may adversely affect brain development and increase vulnerability to drug effects and addiction. Yet, the inherent plasticity during this period of continued development might also present opportunities for receptivity to interventions that can alter the course of addiction and the course of a young life. Adolescents' involvement with the criminal justice system can provide opportunities to intervene and influence a cycle already in motion. For wherever they enter the system, juveniles often bring with them a number of serious issues - including substance abuse, academic failure, emotional disturbances, family problems, and physical or sexual abuse histories. |
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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