




Bangor, Pennsylvania
Bangor, PA Profile
Bangor, PA, population 5,319 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Northampton county,
about 23.2 miles from Allentown and 54.0 miles from Elizabeth.
In the 90's the population of Bangor has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bangor has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bangor area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Bangor Statistics
Bangor Gender Information
Males in Bangor: 2,536 (48%)
Females in Bangor: 2,783 (52%)
As % of Population in Bangor
Race Diversity in Bangor
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Bangor
Age Diversity in Bangor
Median Age in Bangor: 35.6 (Males in Bangor: 34.6, Females in Bangor: 36.6)
Bangor Males Under 20: 15%
Bangor Females Under 20: 15%
Bangor Males 20 to 40: 13%
Bangor Females 20 to 40: 14%
Bangor Males 40 to 60: 12%
Bangor Females 40 to 60: 12%
Bangor Males Over 60: 7%
Bangor Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Bangor
Bangor Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Bangor Median Household Income: $ 36,382
Bangor Median Value of Homes: $ 90,500
Law Enforcement in Bangor
Reported crimes in the Bangor area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 132
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 129
Motor vehicle theft: 11
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,838
Bangor Location Information
Elevation: 600 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bangor
Roseto 1.1 Miles
Bangor">East Bangor 1.5 Miles
Pen Argyl 2.5 Miles
Wind Gap 4.6 Miles
Belfast 7.0 Miles
Portland 7.0 Miles
Belvidere 7.2 Miles
Stockertown 8.3 Miles
Stroudsburg 8.4 Miles
Delaware Water Gap 8.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bangor
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 23.2 Miles
Elizabeth 54.0 Miles
Paterson 54.2 Miles
Newark 54.9 Miles
Jersey City 59.9 Miles
Philadelphia 63.2 Miles
New York 63.7 Miles
Yonkers 68.5 Miles
Stamford 88.1 Miles
Bridgeport 106.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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