




Bessemer, Pennsylvania
Bessemer, PA Profile
Bessemer, PA, population 1,172 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Lawrence county,
about 45.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 54.0 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Bessemer has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bessemer has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Bessemer Statistics
Bessemer Gender Information
Males in Bessemer: 553 (47%)
Females in Bessemer: 619 (53%)
As % of Population in Bessemer
Race Diversity in Bessemer
White: 99%
African American: 1%
As % of Population in Bessemer
Age Diversity in Bessemer
Median Age in Bessemer: 40.3 (Males in Bessemer: 38.9, Females in Bessemer: 42.0)
Bessemer Males Under 20: 12%
Bessemer Females Under 20: 12%
Bessemer Males 20 to 40: 13%
Bessemer Females 20 to 40: 13%
Bessemer Males 40 to 60: 12%
Bessemer Females 40 to 60: 12%
Bessemer Males Over 60: 10%
Bessemer Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Bessemer
Bessemer Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Bessemer Median Household Income: $ 30,781
Bessemer Median Value of Homes: $ 63,500
Bessemer Location Information
Elevation: 1,086 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bessemer
New Middletown 3.5 Miles
Lowellville 4.7 Miles
Oakwood 6.5 Miles
Oakland 6.6 Miles
Poland 7.2 Miles
South New Castle 7.8 Miles
New Castle 7.9 Miles
Struthers 8.0 Miles
Enon Valley 8.5 Miles
Campbell 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bessemer
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 45.2 Miles
Akron 54.0 Miles
Cleveland 72.3 Miles
Erie 82.6 Miles
Columbus 149.3 Miles
Buffalo 156.2 Miles
Detroit 161.8 Miles
Toledo 166.0 Miles
Warren 167.1 Miles
Sterling Heights 171.6 Miles
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Facts
Adolescence is often a confusing and stressful time, characterized by mood changes and deep insecurity, as teens struggle to figure out whom they are and how to fit in, while establishing their own identities. Parents may not realize that their young teens feel surrounded by drug use. Nearly 9 out of 10 teens agree "it seems like marijuana is everywhere these days." Teens are twice as likely to be using marijuana as parents believe they are, and teens are getting high in the places that parents think are safe havens, such as around school, at home, and at friend's houses. Cocaine. From 2004 to 2005 the number of cocaine users nationally held steady at approximately 2.4 million. There were 872,000 first time cocaine users in 2005. The number of cocaine related emergency department visits has spiked in recent years, from 193,034 emergency department mentions of cocaine in 2001, to 383,350 in 2004. Drug or alcohol detox can be a challenging process within the alcohol treatment program. Almost all quality alcohol addiction treatment programs will ensure that its medical detox program is designed to ensure your safety and prepare you for ongoing addiction treatment. A drug or alcohol detoxification program can be located within a drug rehab, alcohol rehab addiction treatment facility or hospital setting. Each of these addiction or alcohol treatment settings provides 24 hour nursing and medical support. In addition, marijuana impairs short-term memory and decreases motivation to accomplish tasks, even after the high is over. In one study, even small doses impaired the ability to recall words from a list seen 20 minutes earlier. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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