



Reading, Ohio
Reading, OH Profile
Reading, OH, population 11,292 , is located
in Ohio's Hamilton county,
about 4.3 miles from Cincinnati and 39.4 miles from Dayton.
In the 90's the population of Reading has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Reading has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Reading area were higher than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Ohio average.
Reading Statistics
Reading Gender Information
Males in Reading: 5,496 (49%)
Females in Reading: 5,796 (51%)
As % of Population in Reading
Race Diversity in Reading
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Reading
Age Diversity in Reading
Median Age in Reading: 37.6 (Males in Reading: 36.1, Females in Reading: 39.0)
Reading Males Under 20: 13%
Reading Females Under 20: 12%
Reading Males 20 to 40: 15%
Reading Females 20 to 40: 14%
Reading Males 40 to 60: 13%
Reading Females 40 to 60: 12%
Reading Males Over 60: 8%
Reading Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Reading
Reading Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Reading Median Household Income: $ 39,140
Reading Median Value of Homes: $ 96,400
Law Enforcement in Reading
Reported crimes in the Reading area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 27
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 390
Burglary: 76
Larceny-theft: 334
Motor vehicle theft: 53
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,199
Reading Location Information
Elevation: 560 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Reading
Lockland 0.9 Miles
Arlington Heights 0.9 Miles
Lincoln Heights 1.3 Miles
Wyoming 1.4 Miles
Amberley 1.5 Miles
Dillonvale 2.2 Miles
Woodlawn 2.5 Miles
Golf Manor 2.5 Miles
Evendale 2.6 Miles
Deer Park 2.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Reading
(Population 100,000+)
Cincinnati 4.3 Miles
Dayton 39.4 Miles
Lexington 81.2 Miles
Columbus 92.3 Miles
Louisville 97.7 Miles
Indianapolis 99.0 Miles
Ft Wayne 136.8 Miles
Toledo 175.1 Miles
Evansville 189.2 Miles
South Bend 194.9 Miles
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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