




East Norriton, Pennsylvania
East Norriton, PA Profile
East Norriton, PA, population 13,211 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montgomery county,
about 16.6 miles from Philadelphia and 32.6 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of East Norriton has declined by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the East Norriton area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
East Norriton Statistics
East Norriton Gender Information
Males in East Norriton: 6,287 (48%)
Females in East Norriton: 6,924 (52%)
As % of Population in East Norriton
Race Diversity in East Norriton
White: 89%
African American: 6%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in East Norriton
Age Diversity in East Norriton
Median Age in East Norriton: 42.2 (Males in East Norriton: 39.9, Females in East Norriton: 44.6)
East Norriton Males Under 20: 10%
East Norriton Females Under 20: 10%
East Norriton Males 20 to 40: 13%
East Norriton Females 20 to 40: 13%
East Norriton Males 40 to 60: 13%
East Norriton Females 40 to 60: 15%
East Norriton Males Over 60: 10%
East Norriton Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in East Norriton
East Norriton Household Average Size: 2.45 people
East Norriton Median Household Income: $ 60,536
East Norriton Median Value of Homes: $ 149,100
Law Enforcement in East Norriton
Reported crimes in the East Norriton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 51
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 291
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,471
East Norriton Location Information
Elevation: 250 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Norriton
Norristown 2.1 Miles
West Norriton 2.7 Miles
Bridgeport 3.3 Miles
Trooper 3.5 Miles
Blue Bell 3.7 Miles
Eagleville 3.8 Miles
Plymouth Meeting 4.7 Miles
North Wales 5.1 Miles
Evansburg 5.3 Miles
Audubon 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest East Norriton
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 16.6 Miles
Allentown 32.6 Miles
Elizabeth 69.1 Miles
Newark 73.4 Miles
Jersey City 77.3 Miles
New York 80.1 Miles
Paterson 80.9 Miles
Baltimore 90.3 Miles
Yonkers 92.8 Miles
Stamford 113.1 Miles
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Facts
Treatment does not have to be voluntary. People coerced into treatment by the legal system can be just as successful as those who enter treatment voluntarily. Sometimes they do better, as they are more likely to remain in treatment longer and to complete the program. In 1999, over half of adolescents admitted into treatment were directed to do so by the criminal justice system. If a regular user of Lortab stops taking Lortab, he or she will experience lortab withdrawal symptoms within six to twelve hours. Lortab withdrawal symptoms are usually not life-threatening. The intensity of the lortab withdrawal symptoms depend on the degree of the individuals addiction to Lortab. For example, lortab withdrawal symptoms may grow stronger for twenty-four to seventy-two hours and then gradually decline over a period of seven to fourteen days. Downers -- Valium, Quaaludes, Librium, Xanax -- also have appropriate medical uses, but are also abused by many users. "Barbs" cause slurred speech, disorientation and "drunken" behavior. They are physically and psychologically addictive. Injuries due to drivers running red lights are also a common occurrence in drunk driving. More than 900 deaths per year and almost 2,000 injuries are attributed to red light running. Half of those deaths are pedestrians or drivers and passengers of other vehicles. Alcohol is a depressant and may contribute to a person falling asleep at the wheel, especially if the driver has been up for long hours. In 2002, more than 100,000 accidents and approximately 1,500 deaths occurred because a driver dozed off while driving. |
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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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