




Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Conshohocken, PA Profile
Conshohocken, PA, population 7,589 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montgomery county,
about 11.4 miles from Philadelphia and 37.9 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Conshohocken has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Conshohocken has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Conshohocken area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Conshohocken Statistics
Conshohocken Gender Information
Males in Conshohocken: 3,682 (49%)
Females in Conshohocken: 3,907 (51%)
As % of Population in Conshohocken
Race Diversity in Conshohocken
White: 90%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Conshohocken
Age Diversity in Conshohocken
Median Age in Conshohocken: 35.4 (Males in Conshohocken: 33.1, Females in Conshohocken: 37.5)
Conshohocken Males Under 20: 12%
Conshohocken Females Under 20: 11%
Conshohocken Males 20 to 40: 18%
Conshohocken Females 20 to 40: 17%
Conshohocken Males 40 to 60: 11%
Conshohocken Females 40 to 60: 12%
Conshohocken Males Over 60: 7%
Conshohocken Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Conshohocken
Conshohocken Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Conshohocken Median Household Income: $ 43,599
Conshohocken Median Value of Homes: $ 114,200
Law Enforcement in Conshohocken
Reported crimes in the Conshohocken area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 17
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 285
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 141
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,059
Conshohocken Location Information
Elevation: 95 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Conshohocken
Conshohocken">West Conshohocken 1.0 Miles
Plymouth Meeting 2.1 Miles
Bridgeport 2.9 Miles
Norristown 3.6 Miles
Radnor 3.8 Miles
Bryn Mawr 4.1 Miles
Flourtown 5.0 Miles
King of Prussia 5.0 Miles
Ardmore 5.1 Miles
East Norriton 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Conshohocken
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 11.4 Miles
Allentown 37.9 Miles
Elizabeth 70.3 Miles
Newark 74.8 Miles
Jersey City 78.5 Miles
New York 81.2 Miles
Paterson 83.0 Miles
Baltimore 88.6 Miles
Yonkers 94.4 Miles
Stamford 114.5 Miles
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Facts
Enabling: Due to shame and fear, significant family members often allow the drug/alcohol user to continue disruptive, irrational behavior patterns. This condition is established through a long history of deception, manipulation and control. Family members must learn to focus on their own needs. Cocaine affects the body both mentally and physically. Cocaine affects the body mentally because it causes depression, hallucinations and paranoia, and it also changes a persons behavior, most of the time for the worse. People using large amounts of cocaine frequently experience a hallucination known as "coke bugs." During this hallucination they feel and see bugs all over their bodies. One woman with "coke bugs" said she would pick bugs off of her arms and legs and put them in a glass of water besider her bed. When she woke up the next morning she found a glass of water filled with pieces of her own skin. That leads to the physical effects of cocaine. Cocaine affects the brain in many different ways. First, it narrows the blood vessels, so the supply of oxygen and nutrients, essential to the brains functioning and survival, are cut down. Seizures and major convulsions also result from cocaine's direct effect on the brain. Cocaine may also interfere with the hearts pumping action. This can cause disturbances in the hearts rhythm. The heart may beat irregularly or stop all together. Although Southeast Asian heroin dominates the Asian illicit drug markets, the Golden Crescent is increasingly a source of illicit drugs trafficked into western China, particularly Xingjian Province. As of 2004, there were 1.6 million registered drug addicts in China, double the number in 1995. Unofficial sources suggest the number of drug users in China may be as high as 7 million. Efforts to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States have long depended on work outside the United States. This involves the eradication of crops and the interdiction of shipments in international waters. During the 1980s, these efforts increased in response to a flood of cocaine, primarily from Colombia. Southern Florida, as a point of entry, became the leading battleground for the war on drugs. |
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.
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.
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.
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