




Elkland, Pennsylvania
Elkland, PA Profile
Elkland, PA, population 1,786 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Tioga county,
about 82.3 miles from Rochester and 94.4 miles from Syracuse.
In the 90's the population of Elkland has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elkland has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Elkland area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Elkland Statistics
Elkland Gender Information
Males in Elkland: 845 (47%)
Females in Elkland: 941 (53%)
As % of Population in Elkland
Race Diversity in Elkland
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Elkland
Age Diversity in Elkland
Median Age in Elkland: 39.2 (Males in Elkland: 37.1, Females in Elkland: 40.8)
Elkland Males Under 20: 14%
Elkland Females Under 20: 13%
Elkland Males 20 to 40: 12%
Elkland Females 20 to 40: 13%
Elkland Males 40 to 60: 11%
Elkland Females 40 to 60: 12%
Elkland Males Over 60: 10%
Elkland Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Elkland
Elkland Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Elkland Median Household Income: $ 26,034
Elkland Median Value of Homes: $ 53,300
Law Enforcement in Elkland
Reported crimes in the Elkland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 57
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 13
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,025
Elkland Location Information
Elevation: 1,135 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elkland
Knoxville 6.9 Miles
Addison 9.0 Miles
Lawrenceville 9.5 Miles
Tioga 10.6 Miles
Westfield 12.6 Miles
Gang Mills 15.1 Miles
Wellsboro 16.4 Miles
Painted Post 16.5 Miles
Riverside Village 16.6 Miles
South Corning 16.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elkland
(Population 100,000+)
Rochester 82.3 Miles
Syracuse 94.4 Miles
Buffalo 101.4 Miles
Allentown 134.3 Miles
Erie 142.8 Miles
Pittsburgh 175.9 Miles
Paterson 178.7 Miles
Philadelphia 179.9 Miles
Newark 184.4 Miles
Elizabeth 185.2 Miles
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Facts
Years of research have shown us that addiction to any drug (illicit or prescribed) can be treated effectively. No single type of treatment is appropriate for all individuals addicted to prescription drugs. Treatment must take into account the type of drug used and the needs of the individual. Successful treatment may need to incorporate several components, including detoxification counseling, education, and cognitive therapy to name a few. Multiple courses of treatment may be needed for the patient to make a full recovery. More people are treated in rehabilitation programs for marijuana use than for any other drug. This is partly because more people are arrested for marijuana possession and ordered into treatment by the courts. Whatever the case, marijuana users—even heavy marijuana users—can usually free themselves of the drug fairly easily if they have no history of other drug or alcohol abuse. The situation becomes more complicated when marijuana has been combined with other powerful drugs such as cocaine or an opiate, like heroin or morphine. Approximately 50,000 Canadians are arrested each year for marijuana related crimes. Alcohol is a depressant that affects the body's central nervous system. A person's judgment, vision, balance, and coordination, among other factors, are all affected. Impairment of these abilities increases the probability that a boater will cause an accident. The most common types of boating accidents involving alcohol include boat capsizing and people falling overboard. The Coast Guard reports that passengers commonly fall into the water because they are under the influence of alcohol. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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.
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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