




Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Bryn Athyn, PA Profile
Bryn Athyn, PA, population 1,351 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montgomery county,
about 13.4 miles from Philadelphia and 39.8 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Bryn Athyn has grown by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bryn Athyn has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bryn Athyn area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Bryn Athyn Statistics
Bryn Athyn Gender Information
Males in Bryn Athyn: 658 (49%)
Females in Bryn Athyn: 693 (51%)
As % of Population in Bryn Athyn
Race Diversity in Bryn Athyn
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bryn Athyn
Age Diversity in Bryn Athyn
Median Age in Bryn Athyn: 32.7 (Males in Bryn Athyn: 27.3, Females in Bryn Athyn: 35.1)
Bryn Athyn Males Under 20: 19%
Bryn Athyn Females Under 20: 17%
Bryn Athyn Males 20 to 40: 11%
Bryn Athyn Females 20 to 40: 11%
Bryn Athyn Males 40 to 60: 11%
Bryn Athyn Females 40 to 60: 11%
Bryn Athyn Males Over 60: 8%
Bryn Athyn Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Bryn Athyn
Bryn Athyn Household Average Size: 3.21 people
Bryn Athyn Median Household Income: $ 68,646
Bryn Athyn Median Value of Homes: $ 222,900
Law Enforcement in Bryn Athyn
Reported crimes in the Bryn Athyn area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 73
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 23
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,687
Bryn Athyn Location Information
Elevation: 287 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bryn Athyn
Willow Grove 2.7 Miles
Feasterville-Trevose 3.5 Miles
Hatboro 3.6 Miles
Rockledge 3.7 Miles
Warminster Heights 3.9 Miles
Jenkintown 3.9 Miles
Churchville 4.6 Miles
Horsham 4.6 Miles
Glenside 4.9 Miles
Wyncote 5.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bryn Athyn
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 13.4 Miles
Allentown 39.8 Miles
Elizabeth 58.2 Miles
Newark 63.0 Miles
Jersey City 66.5 Miles
New York 68.9 Miles
Paterson 71.9 Miles
Yonkers 82.7 Miles
Baltimore 100.7 Miles
Stamford 102.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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.
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