



Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania
Clifton Heights, PA Profile
Clifton Heights, PA, population 6,779 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Delaware county,
about 7.2 miles from Philadelphia and 48.1 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Clifton Heights has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Clifton Heights has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Clifton Heights area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Clifton Heights Statistics
Clifton Heights Gender Information
Males in Clifton Heights: 3,308 (49%)
Females in Clifton Heights: 3,471 (51%)
As % of Population in Clifton Heights
Race Diversity in Clifton Heights
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Clifton Heights
Age Diversity in Clifton Heights
Median Age in Clifton Heights: 35.5 (Males in Clifton Heights: 33.8, Females in Clifton Heights: 37.4)
Clifton Heights Males Under 20: 15%
Clifton Heights Females Under 20: 13%
Clifton Heights Males 20 to 40: 15%
Clifton Heights Females 20 to 40: 15%
Clifton Heights Males 40 to 60: 12%
Clifton Heights Females 40 to 60: 12%
Clifton Heights Males Over 60: 7%
Clifton Heights Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Clifton Heights
Clifton Heights Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Clifton Heights Median Household Income: $ 39,291
Clifton Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 84,400
Law Enforcement in Clifton Heights
Reported crimes in the Clifton Heights area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 49
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 803
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 166
Motor vehicle theft: 17
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,019
Clifton Heights Location Information
Elevation: 191 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Clifton Heights
Aldan 0.7 Miles
Drexel Hill 1.2 Miles
Springfield 1.3 Miles
Lansdowne 1.4 Miles
Collingdale 1.6 Miles
Morton 2.0 Miles
Sharon Hill 2.1 Miles
Glenolden 2.1 Miles
Darby Township 2.1 Miles
Darby 2.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Clifton Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 7.2 Miles
Allentown 48.1 Miles
Elizabeth 76.6 Miles
Newark 81.4 Miles
Baltimore 82.9 Miles
Jersey City 84.7 Miles
New York 87.0 Miles
Paterson 90.4 Miles
Yonkers 101.1 Miles
Washington 117.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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