




Cresson, Pennsylvania
Cresson, PA Profile
Cresson, PA, population 1,631 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Cambria county,
about 73.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 132.6 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Cresson has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cresson has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cresson area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Cresson Statistics
Cresson Gender Information
Males in Cresson: 750 (46%)
Females in Cresson: 881 (54%)
As % of Population in Cresson
Race Diversity in Cresson
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Cresson
Age Diversity in Cresson
Median Age in Cresson: 38.7 (Males in Cresson: 37.3, Females in Cresson: 40.4)
Cresson Males Under 20: 11%
Cresson Females Under 20: 12%
Cresson Males 20 to 40: 14%
Cresson Females 20 to 40: 15%
Cresson Males 40 to 60: 13%
Cresson Females 40 to 60: 13%
Cresson Males Over 60: 8%
Cresson Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Cresson
Cresson Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Cresson Median Household Income: $ 26,293
Cresson Median Value of Homes: $ 68,000
Law Enforcement in Cresson
Reported crimes in the Cresson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 503
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 37
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,830
Cresson Location Information
Elevation: 2,030 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cresson
Sankertown 0.7 Miles
Gallitzin 2.6 Miles
Lilly 2.8 Miles
Tunnelhill 3.0 Miles
Loretto 3.6 Miles
Cassandra 4.4 Miles
Portage 6.5 Miles
Spring Hill 7.1 Miles
Ebensburg 7.2 Miles
Ashville 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cresson
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 73.9 Miles
Baltimore 132.6 Miles
Arlington 135.0 Miles
Washington 136.3 Miles
Erie 139.1 Miles
Alexandria 141.0 Miles
Akron 159.2 Miles
Allentown 163.4 Miles
Buffalo 168.5 Miles
Cleveland 177.3 Miles
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Facts
Although most people use prescription medications responsibly, the nonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern in the United States. According to the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, an estimated 14 million Americans were current illicit drug users—6.3% of the population 12 years old and older. Although marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug (used by 76% of current illicit drug users), about 41% of current illicit drug users in 2000 (an estimated 5.7 million Americans) used illicit drugs other than, or in addition to, marijuana and hashish. Of the 5.7 million users of illicit drugs other than marijuana, 3.8 million used psychotherapeutic drugs nonmedically. Psychotherapeutics include pain relievers (2.8 million users), tranquilizers (1 million users), stimulants (0.8 million users), and sedatives (0.2 million users). According to the latest FBI crime data, released on October 13, 1996, the total number of arrests for drug abuse violations in 1995 were "7% above the 1994 level, 41% higher than in 1991, and 65% higher than in 1986." The total number of arrests for drug abuse violations by those under the age of 18 in 1995 were 17.8% above the 1994 level, 137.5% higher than in 1991, and 115.2% higher than in 1986. Drug Use Forecasting data for 1995, released June 1996, surveyed adult male arrestees at 23 sites nationwide. Survey data show that cocaine use among adult male arrestees continued to drop, while marijuana use for this group continued to rise. Data show that cocaine use among juvenile male arrestees dropped slightly, and show higher rates of marijuana use by this group. Even experienced users of ketamine can miscalculate the dosage and find themselves on the verge of slipping into unconsciousness. In non-clinical settings, this potentially life-threatening state is called a "K-hole" and may be accompanied by convulsions, vomiting, and respiratory depression. Researchers report that while most users recover within 72 hours after ketamine usage, language and some aspects of memory impairment linger. Visual flashbacks have been reported days or weeks after use. Amnesia, aggressive behavior, and paranoid or delusional thinking have been reported after high recreational ingestion of ketamine. The 1960s saw the start of significant use of clandestinely manufactured methamphetamine as well as methamphetamine created in users' own homes for personal use. |
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".
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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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