



Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Bethel Park, PA Profile
Bethel Park, PA, population 33,556 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Allegheny county,
about 8.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 93.5 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Bethel Park has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bethel Park has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bethel Park area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Bethel Park Statistics
Bethel Park Gender Information
Males in Bethel Park: 16,069 (48%)
Females in Bethel Park: 17,487 (52%)
As % of Population in Bethel Park
Race Diversity in Bethel Park
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bethel Park
Age Diversity in Bethel Park
Median Age in Bethel Park: 42.1 (Males in Bethel Park: 40.8, Females in Bethel Park: 43.3)
Bethel Park Males Under 20: 13%
Bethel Park Females Under 20: 12%
Bethel Park Males 20 to 40: 10%
Bethel Park Females 20 to 40: 11%
Bethel Park Males 40 to 60: 15%
Bethel Park Females 40 to 60: 16%
Bethel Park Males Over 60: 10%
Bethel Park Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Bethel Park
Bethel Park Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Bethel Park Median Household Income: $ 53,791
Bethel Park Median Value of Homes: $ 115,400
Law Enforcement in Bethel Park
Reported crimes in the Bethel Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 75
Burglary: 46
Larceny-theft: 257
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 966
Bethel Park Location Information
Elevation: 1,250 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bethel Park
Mt Lebanon 2.0 Miles
Upper St Clair 2.4 Miles
Castle Shannon 2.7 Miles
Baldwin 3.3 Miles
Whitehall 3.5 Miles
McMurray 4.2 Miles
Pleasant Hills 4.2 Miles
Bridgeville 4.2 Miles
Thompsonville 4.4 Miles
Brentwood 4.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bethel Park
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 8.2 Miles
Akron 93.5 Miles
Cleveland 118.6 Miles
Erie 124.6 Miles
Columbus 158.5 Miles
Arlington 186.2 Miles
Buffalo 186.9 Miles
Washington 188.2 Miles
Alexandria 191.2 Miles
Baltimore 195.7 Miles
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Facts
Heroin abuse can cause serious complications during pregnancy, including miscarriage and premature delivery. Children born to addicted mothers are at greater risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) as well. A number of factors seem to contribute to use of marijuana among young people. Being male, using cigarettes and alcohol, and becoming delinquent are predisposing factors. Coming from a broken home and performing poorly in school are also predictive factors. Among adolescents in Australia and New Zealand, use of stimulants, HALLUCINOGENS, NARCOTICS, and SEDATIVES was virtually limited to those young people who used marijuana. Overall, it appears that school factors are less predictive of Cannabis use than are other social factors. Parents’ ability to influence whether their children drink is well documented and is consistent across racial/ethnic groups. Setting clear rules against drinking, consistently enforcing those rules, and monitoring the child’s behavior all help to reduce the likelihood of underage drinking. The Iowa Strengthening Families Program (ISFP), delivered when students were in grade 6, is a program that has shown long-lasting preventive effects on alcohol use. There is a condition called marijuana burn-out. This affects people who have smoked marijuana entirely too often and are "burned-out". They are literally unable to function properly anymore. These burn-outs move slower than others, talk slower or not at all, and may space out from time to time. They also have trouble concentrating on anything and usually end up dropping out of school and have difficulties holding down a job. Marijuana is not as harmless as it seems. While the jury is still out on whether this is a truly physically addicting drug or just a psychological one, the fact remains that marijuana can do some serious damage to your brain cells and your health. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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