




Walbridge, Ohio
Walbridge, OH Profile
Walbridge, OH, population 2,546 , is located
in Ohio's Wood county,
about 6.2 miles from Toledo and 48.7 miles from Ann Arbor.
In the 90's the population of Walbridge has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Walbridge has been growing at an annual rate of 6.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Walbridge area were lower than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Ohio average.
Walbridge Statistics
Walbridge Gender Information
Males in Walbridge: 1,206 (47%)
Females in Walbridge: 1,340 (53%)
As % of Population in Walbridge
Race Diversity in Walbridge
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Walbridge
Age Diversity in Walbridge
Median Age in Walbridge: 39.5 (Males in Walbridge: 38.3, Females in Walbridge: 40.5)
Walbridge Males Under 20: 13%
Walbridge Females Under 20: 13%
Walbridge Males 20 to 40: 12%
Walbridge Females 20 to 40: 13%
Walbridge Males 40 to 60: 13%
Walbridge Females 40 to 60: 15%
Walbridge Males Over 60: 10%
Walbridge Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Walbridge
Walbridge Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Walbridge Median Household Income: $ 40,234
Walbridge Median Value of Homes: $ 98,600
Law Enforcement in Walbridge
Reported crimes in the Walbridge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 64
Burglary: 2
Larceny-theft: 63
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,243
Walbridge Location Information
Elevation: 617 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Walbridge
Northwood 1.8 Miles
Millbury 3.9 Miles
Oregon 3.9 Miles
Rossford 4.0 Miles
Toledo 6.2 Miles
Clay Center 7.0 Miles
Perrysburg 7.2 Miles
Harbor View 7.7 Miles
Genoa 8.5 Miles
Maumee 8.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Walbridge
(Population 100,000+)
Toledo 6.2 Miles
Ann Arbor 48.7 Miles
Livonia 54.5 Miles
Detroit 56.3 Miles
Warren 66.0 Miles
Sterling Heights 72.6 Miles
Ft Wayne 90.6 Miles
Cleveland 93.3 Miles
Lansing 96.1 Miles
Flint 99.0 Miles
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Facts
"Crack" cocaine became popular in the 1980's and 90's due to the inexpensive street price and the speed in which the drug entered the bloodstream via the lungs. In 1983 laws were passed in the United States prohibiting possession of precursors and equipment for methamphetamine production; this was followed a month later by a bill passed in Canada enacting similar laws. An international survey at the beginning of the 1980s showed that tranquilizers and sedatives of any type had been used at some time during the previous year by 12.9 percent of U.S. adults, 11.2 percent in the United Kingdom (U.K.), 7.4 percent in the Netherlands, and 15.9 percent in France. Persistent long-term users comprised 1.8 percent of all U.S. adults, 3.1 percent in the U.K., 1.7 percent in the Netherlands and 5.0 percent in France. The proportion of repeat prescriptions for tranquilizers has increased steadily since about 1970 in many countries, the U.K. in particular. This suggests that fewer people are being newly started on tranquilizers but that a large group of long-term users is accumulating. People starting tranquilizers have at least a 10 percent chance of going on to long-term use, that is for more than 6 months. Some of these chronic users have chronic medical or social problems, and the tranquilizer blunts the unpleasant feelings of tension, anxiety, insomnia and, to a lesser extent, depression. Tetanus and Malaria. Between 70 and 90 percent of all cases of tetanus are among drug abusers. Tetanus most often occurs from injecting drugs under the skin, also known as "skin-popping." Malaria has been spreading in the United States among injecting drug users who have been to areas where malaria is common, such as Africa or Asia. The spread of both these diseases among needle-sharing drug abusers (particularly on the East Coast and in Chicago) is generally contained because of the quinine added to heroin. (Dealers add quinine to stretch the heroin's profitability.) |
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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