




Colwyn, Pennsylvania
Colwyn, PA Profile
Colwyn, PA, population 2,453 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Delaware county,
about 5.5 miles from Philadelphia and 49.7 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Colwyn has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Colwyn has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Colwyn Statistics
Colwyn Gender Information
Males in Colwyn: 1,162 (47%)
Females in Colwyn: 1,291 (53%)
As % of Population in Colwyn
Race Diversity in Colwyn
White: 43%
African American: 52%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Colwyn
Age Diversity in Colwyn
Median Age in Colwyn: 31.2 (Males in Colwyn: 29.0, Females in Colwyn: 33.5)
Colwyn Males Under 20: 18%
Colwyn Females Under 20: 18%
Colwyn Males 20 to 40: 13%
Colwyn Females 20 to 40: 16%
Colwyn Males 40 to 60: 11%
Colwyn Females 40 to 60: 12%
Colwyn Males Over 60: 5%
Colwyn Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Colwyn
Colwyn Household Average Size: 2.89 people
Colwyn Median Household Income: $ 33,150
Colwyn Median Value of Homes: $ 52,700
Colwyn Location Information
Elevation: 44 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Colwyn
Darby 0.5 Miles
Darby Township 0.7 Miles
Sharon Hill 1.0 Miles
Collingdale 1.2 Miles
Yeadon 1.8 Miles
Aldan 1.9 Miles
Lansdowne 2.0 Miles
Glenolden 2.1 Miles
Folcroft 2.2 Miles
East Lansdowne 2.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Colwyn
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 5.5 Miles
Allentown 49.7 Miles
Elizabeth 75.7 Miles
Newark 80.6 Miles
Jersey City 83.9 Miles
Baltimore 84.2 Miles
New York 86.1 Miles
Paterson 89.8 Miles
Yonkers 100.3 Miles
Washington 118.4 Miles
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Facts
Studies show that the use of narcotics such as heroin leads to increases in property crime and robbery. The simplest explanation for this result is that addicts steal because they need cash to support their drug habits. In addition, many heroin addicts turn to crimes such as prostitution to support their habits. While this trend may not be reflected in increased prostitution rates, it is nevertheless an important link between heroin use, crime, and public health, since injecting drug use and HIV infection are involved. Most of the crime associated with heroin appears to be related not to heroin addicts but to drug trafficking—getting the drug into the country and distributing it to dealers and users. This is especially true of violent crime associated with heroin. Heroin addicts are less likely to commit violent crime than to commit property crime. Only a small percentage of all addict crime is violent crime (approximately 1 percent to 3 percent). However, the actual number of violent crimes is still relatively large because addicts commit so many crimes. Researchers have also suggested that heavy heroin use and, more recently, heavy cocaine abuse have contributed to record numbers of homicides in large cities in the United States. Some of this increase may be attributed to heroin users, but most of it is likely the result of drug trafficking. Violent competition between drug dealers has resulted in many murders and the deaths of innocent bystanders. Patients who needs help with their alcohol problems can be treated in detoxification programs, on an in or outpatient basis. Inpatients reside at the program�s facility and are treated and monitored 24 hours a day by medical professionals. Outpatient programs are best for people who work, have social support systems and are able to abstain from using for up to 72 hours. Outpatient programs work by allowing the patient to reside at home and attend program meetings several times a week. 43.7% of 8th grade students, 62.7% of 10th grade students, and 74.3% of 12th grade students report using alcohol in the past year. Denial: The "hallmark" of drug/Alcohol Abuse and addiction. All family members and close friends are affected by the actions of the user. The refusal to admit the truth is often part of the process and must be overcome before the healing can occur. |
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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