




Bellwood, Pennsylvania
Bellwood, PA Profile
Bellwood, PA, population 2,016 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Blair county,
about 88.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 128.4 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Bellwood has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bellwood has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bellwood area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Bellwood Statistics
Bellwood Gender Information
Males in Bellwood: 954 (47%)
Females in Bellwood: 1,062 (53%)
As % of Population in Bellwood
Race Diversity in Bellwood
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bellwood
Age Diversity in Bellwood
Median Age in Bellwood: 37.3 (Males in Bellwood: 35.4, Females in Bellwood: 39.4)
Bellwood Males Under 20: 14%
Bellwood Females Under 20: 13%
Bellwood Males 20 to 40: 13%
Bellwood Females 20 to 40: 13%
Bellwood Males 40 to 60: 11%
Bellwood Females 40 to 60: 13%
Bellwood Males Over 60: 8%
Bellwood Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Bellwood
Bellwood Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Bellwood Median Household Income: $ 34,595
Bellwood Median Value of Homes: $ 67,000
Law Enforcement in Bellwood
Reported crimes in the Bellwood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 101
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 7
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 355
Bellwood Location Information
Elevation: 1,020 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bellwood
Tipton 2.7 Miles
Tyrone 6.5 Miles
Altoona 6.9 Miles
Birmingham 7.5 Miles
Williamsburg 11.8 Miles
Ashville 12.1 Miles
Alexandria 12.4 Miles
Hollidaysburg 12.6 Miles
Duncansville 13.7 Miles
Ramey 14.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bellwood
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 88.6 Miles
Baltimore 128.4 Miles
Arlington 135.6 Miles
Washington 136.6 Miles
Erie 139.6 Miles
Alexandria 141.8 Miles
Allentown 148.8 Miles
Buffalo 160.5 Miles
Akron 170.4 Miles
Philadelphia 172.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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