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Elizabethtown, PA Profile
Elizabethtown, PA, population 11,887 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Lancaster county,
about 59.7 miles from Baltimore and 66.5 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Elizabethtown has grown by about 19%.
Elizabethtown Statistics
Elizabethtown Gender Information
Males in Elizabethtown: 5,362 (45%)
Females in Elizabethtown: 6,525 (55%)
As % of Population in Elizabethtown
Race Diversity in Elizabethtown
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Elizabethtown
Age Diversity in Elizabethtown
Median Age in Elizabethtown: 33.6 (Males in Elizabethtown: 32.7, Females in Elizabethtown: 34.4)
Elizabethtown Males Under 20: 12%
Elizabethtown Females Under 20: 14%
Elizabethtown Males 20 to 40: 15%
Elizabethtown Females 20 to 40: 17%
Elizabethtown Males 40 to 60: 10%
Elizabethtown Females 40 to 60: 11%
Elizabethtown Males Over 60: 8%
Elizabethtown Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Elizabethtown Median Household Income: $ 42,752
Elizabethtown Median Value of Homes: $ 111,000
Elizabethtown Location Information
Elevation: 456 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elizabethtown
Rheems 2.3 Miles
Maytown 5.5 Miles
Mt Joy 6.0 Miles
York Haven 6.6 Miles
Royalton 7.1 Miles
Marietta 7.1 Miles
Middletown Borough 7.5 Miles
Goldsboro 7.8 Miles
Mt Wolf 8.2 Miles
Campbelltown 8.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elizabethtown
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 59.7 Miles
Allentown 66.5 Miles
Philadelphia 77.4 Miles
Washington 90.0 Miles
Arlington 91.0 Miles
Alexandria 96.2 Miles
Elizabeth 130.8 Miles
Newark 134.1 Miles
Paterson 138.3 Miles
Jersey City 138.7 Miles
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Facts
Crack: "Slang" term for a smokable form of cocaine. 12th graders view even experimenting with most of the illicit drugs as risky. The percentages associating great risk with experimental use rank as follows: 60% for heroin without a needle and crystal methamphetamine (ice); 58% for ecstasy (MDMA) and heroin; 57% for steroids; 51% for cocaine; 48% for PCP; 47% for crack; 45% for cocaine powder; 41% for amphetamines; 37% for LSD; and 28% for sedatives (barbiturates). Methamphetamine has been traced to the production of amphetamine in 1867 and was first synthesized in Japan in 1893. In the 1930s, amphetamines were prescribed for a wide range of medical conditions, including asthma, epilepsy, obesity, schizophrenia, narcolepsy, and hyperactivity in children. These drugs were also used in World War II to help military personnel stay awake and productive, and later by truck drivers on long-haul operations. Following the War, the use of amphetamines became epidemic in Japan, as military supplies of the drug became available on the black market. Following the tightening of regulations to reduce the supply, many people turned to illicitly produced methamphetamine. At the same time, the addictive characteristics of methamphetamine were increasingly being recognized. Inpatient treatment can take place in a variety of locations. Many first think of hospitals or similar accommodations, however, this is not always the case. Inpatient treatment takes place in residential settings as well. In fact, the preferred treatment environment in a lot of inpatient situations would be one that was less restrictive than a hospital, but did have supervision and structure, such as residential inpatient treatment. These programs often offer supervised detoxification that may involve medication in a hospital setting or social detoxification (i.e. no medication) in a non-hospital setting. |
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.
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).
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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