




Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
Brookhaven, PA Profile
Brookhaven, PA, population 7,985 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Delaware county,
about 12.9 miles from Philadelphia and 51.4 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Brookhaven has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Brookhaven has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Brookhaven area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Brookhaven Statistics
Brookhaven Gender Information
Males in Brookhaven: 3,727 (47%)
Females in Brookhaven: 4,258 (53%)
As % of Population in Brookhaven
Race Diversity in Brookhaven
White: 96%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Brookhaven
Age Diversity in Brookhaven
Median Age in Brookhaven: 40.0 (Males in Brookhaven: 38.1, Females in Brookhaven: 41.9)
Brookhaven Males Under 20: 11%
Brookhaven Females Under 20: 11%
Brookhaven Males 20 to 40: 14%
Brookhaven Females 20 to 40: 15%
Brookhaven Males 40 to 60: 12%
Brookhaven Females 40 to 60: 15%
Brookhaven Males Over 60: 9%
Brookhaven Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Brookhaven
Brookhaven Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Brookhaven Median Household Income: $ 48,289
Brookhaven Median Value of Homes: $ 115,300
Law Enforcement in Brookhaven
Reported crimes in the Brookhaven area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 176
Burglary: 18
Larceny-theft: 98
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,587
Brookhaven Location Information
Elevation: 119 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Brookhaven
Parkside 0.4 Miles
Upland 1.2 Miles
Rose Valley 1.9 Miles
Chester Township 1.9 Miles
Chester 2.0 Miles
Eddystone 2.1 Miles
Village Green-Green Ridge 2.3 Miles
Woodlyn 2.4 Miles
Swarthmore 2.8 Miles
Ridley Park 3.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Brookhaven
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 12.9 Miles
Allentown 51.4 Miles
Baltimore 76.8 Miles
Elizabeth 82.7 Miles
Newark 87.5 Miles
Jersey City 90.9 Miles
New York 93.2 Miles
Paterson 96.5 Miles
Yonkers 107.2 Miles
Washington 111.2 Miles
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Facts
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Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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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